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CRITIC REVIEWS
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.
This is starting become bloated territory for the band. Chris Martin's vocals are also a lot more exposed on this album, and his weaknesses are much more apparent. Outside of a few listenable tracks, this album is quite the mess.
Lyrics & Themes: 5/10
Performance: 5/10
Arrangement: 5/10
Sonic Palette: 6/10
Lyrics & Themes: 5/10
Performance: 5/10
Arrangement: 5/10
Sonic Palette: 6/10
Favorite Tracks: Hurts Like Heaven, Charlie Brown, Paradise, Princess of China, Up With the Birds
END OF YEAR LISTS
| #5 | / | Q Magazine |
| #35 | / | Amazon |
| #42 | / | The Fly |
MISC LISTS
| #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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Added on: August 12, 2011
