Seems like their worst album on first listen.
1. Mylo
2. Viva
I'm genuinely surprised at this album. After the obnoxious mess that was Mylo Xyloto, I didn't expect Coldplay to go back to a more non-commercialized sound.
The production is very strong on this album and sounds great. Aside from A Sky Full Of Stars, there's really no autotune. Oceans and Another's Arms sound great because of this. I also really love the sound of the electronic drums on this album. The tight clicks and pops on tracks like Always In My Head and Ink fit very well with the rest of the songs.
I love the atmosphere this album creates. Rather than that loud, annoying 'dayglo' thing Mylo Xyloto had going on, Ghost Stories is a dark, relaxing experience. The melodies of songs like True Love and O take me back to Coldplay's older albums.
I like Magic, however it's gotten old. A Sky Full Of Stars is probably the worst song on here, but hearing it in context makes me appreciate it a bit more. Would I have preferred a different song? Yes. ASFOS is the commercial hit of Ghost Stories. It's extremely catchy, features an impressive vocal performance by Martin, but is brought down by it's EDM and "wait for the drop" factor. Too much Avicii!
My favorites are True Love, Always In My Head, Midnight, and O. If you're a fan of Coldplay's first few albums, I think you'll enjoy it. Yeah, it's more electronic, but the production is great and the overall album ends up being very enjoyable. Recommended!
PS: I don't really understand the amount of hate that Coldplay gets.
I didn't give Mylo a lot of spins, but I'm about where you are and am enjoying this.Currently on my first listen through. Only listened to Always in my Head, Magic, Ink, and True Love so far and I already know I'm going to really enjoy this album. Such a nice change after Mylo.
Oh I see.
Mau ®;111755842 said:Viva La Vida is their best album and no goddamn nostalgic Parachutes/AROBTTH stan is gonna change my mind.
Mylo was very weak though. I listened to it fully recently and it wasnt as bad as I remembered but still not strong.
This might wind up my second fave album by them.
I'm a Parachutes/Viva La Vida supporter.
I don't listen to Mylo very much, and Rush of Blood has a few good songs but I don't like the album as a whole.
Parachutes has all kinds of nostalgia for me.
Rush of Cold Blood to the Head
Parachutes
Ghost Stories=X&Y
Viva La Vida
..
Mylo Xyloto
Best ranking right here. Don't get all the hate x and y got. I think it's leagues better than their albums after though ghost stories is a strong return to form
Dat spacey feel of "talk"
I'm a Parachutes/Viva La Vida supporter.
I don't listen to Mylo very much, and Rush of Blood has a few good songs but I don't like the album as a whole.
Parachutes has all kinds of nostalgia for me.
Mau ®;111910750 said:I felt X&Y is rather forgettable but "Talk" is so so so good. I hate the fact that they pay it dust at their shows.
Mau ®;111910003 said:So... the Target Deluxe edition has leaked, apparently.
That version has 3 more songs and they won't be available anywhere else until later this year.
Rankings:
1. AROBTH
2. Parachutes
3. X&Y
4. Ghost Stories
5. Viva
6. Mylo
Where are you listening to this?
My only music service is really Google Music...
Mau ®;112002787 said:Where's the love for "Ink", though?
I think it's my favorite after "Always in my head".
This is a really good album. It's exactly the sort of thing Coldplay needed after the mess that was Mylo Xyloto.
X&Y > AROBTTH = Viva La Vida = Ghost Stories > Parachutes > Mylo Xyloto
Man, that one two punch of True Love into Midnight is just so fantastic. This grows on me more every time I listen.
Damn, that's very interesting! Never seen someone love X&Y that much. I remember not liking it when it came out. But in recent years, I've been spinning it a lot and think it's a really good album.
I strongly disliked X&Y the first few times I listened to it but it's grown on me over the years and now it's my fave :3
O said:A flock of birds
Hovering above
Just a flock of birds
That's how you think of love
And I always
Look up to the sky
Pray before the dawn
'Cause they fly always
Sometimes they arrive
Sometimes they are gone
They fly on
A flock of birds
Hovering above
Into smoke I'm turned
And rise following them up
Still I always
Look up to the sky
Pray before the dawn
'Cause they fly away
One minute they arrive,
Next you know they're gone
They fly on
Fly on
So fly on
Ride through
Maybe one day I'll fly next to you
They fly on
Ride through
Maybe one day I come fly with you
Fly on
Fly on
Fly on