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70
Swaddled in synths and gilded by state-of-the-art production, but never too off-putting if you still insist that "real music" is played by men with guitars.
60
They're consistent, and for those who want another dose of warm, cosy fluff, this will do the trick.
60
Once more, they bust out a bracing, if slightly ineffective, concept that showcases them at their most idiosyncratic without losing sight of what their audience wants
50
It's not, on the whole, dislikable; it's just a bit of a mess.
50
Underneath all the jittery electronic production that on the surface might seem like the band is trying something new, it’s really just a facade for some of their most simplistic writing to date.
50
They’re attempting to breach their comfort zone, and they’re definitely drilling away here, but it’s questionable whether or not it’s in the right area.
40
This is the kind of sequel where nothing new is introduced, no great revelations are to be had, and the things that made the previous installment so great are nowhere to be found.
Mylo Xyloto is not Coldplay's best work by any means, but it provides a very enjoyable and nostalgic listen for me. This is my personal favorite Coldplay album. Mylo Xyloto is Coldplay's best attempt at kinda a dream pop style. It's got a lot of synths and studio production sounds. The music is typical of that of late 2000's - early 2010's pop. Martin's lyricism is fairly shallow at times, but the album's light-hearted tone redeems the entire quality.
Good
Although having a slow start, Coldplay’s attempt at a dream pop album is well worth the try! With its upbeat parts, and mellowed sections, this album is very fulfilling in its execution.
Color: Orange
FAV TRACKS: Paradise, UFO, Hurts Like Heaven, Up With the Birds, Major Minus, Up in Flames, Us Against the World, Princess of China, Don’t Let It Break Your Heart
LEAST FAV: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall, A Hopeful Transmission
Although having a slow start, Coldplay’s attempt at a dream pop album is well worth the try! With its upbeat parts, and mellowed sections, this album is very fulfilling in its execution.
Color: Orange
FAV TRACKS: Paradise, UFO, Hurts Like Heaven, Up With the Birds, Major Minus, Up in Flames, Us Against the World, Princess of China, Don’t Let It Break Your Heart
LEAST FAV: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall, A Hopeful Transmission
I'll always have a soft spot for this album. It was one of my first; I remember the first time I heard "Paradise" it was like a revelation to me. Naive as I was. Anyways, I don't think it's as good now. Definitely not...the production's a little overdone in places and not enough in others, the songwriting isn't always particularly impressive, and Martin's vocals, for the first time in their discography, grate on me a little. There are good things about it musically; it can be charming ... read more
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| #22 | / | NPR Listeners |
Track List
- Mylo Xyloto
- Hurts Like Heaven
- Paradise
- Charlie Brown
- Us Against the World
- M.M.I.X.
- Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
- Major Minus
- U.F.O.
- Princess of China
- Up in Flames
- A Hopeful Transmission
- Don't Let It Break Your Heart
- Up with the Birds
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consequenceofsound.net
Coldplay debut new songs “Orphans” and “Everyday Life” on SNL 
brooklynvegan.com
Coldplay share two songs off new album 
consequenceofsound.net
Coldplay announces new double album Everyday Life 
Added on: August 12, 2011
