Coldplay - Prospekt's March
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Artist: ColdplayEdition: Music CD
Format: EP, Limited Edition
CD Release Date: 2008-11-24
Music Label: Capitol
Soundtracks:
- Life In Technicolor ii
- Postcards From Far Away
- Glass Of Water
- Rainy Day
- Prospekt's March / Poppyfields
- Lost+ (Jay-Z remix)
- Lovers In Japan (Osaka Sun mix)
- Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground
Free Music Notes for Prospekt's March
Free Music Review: Viva La Coldplay
Hit: 5 Stars
Coldplay's new release "Prospekt's March," is a collection of b-sides from Viva La Vida and is simply fantastic. From the very first track, "Life in Technicolor ii," Coldplay shines. I thought Viva was on of their best albums to date (tough call between it and X&Y for my favorite) and its wonderful to have a nice collection of songs in a similar musical style. If you liked Viva, you will probably love this album.
These songs are definitely b-sides. They are less polished, but still beautiful.
"Postcards From Far Away," is a more of a musical interlude between track 1 and 3; sort of a musical 'pallet cleanser.' It is short, sweet, and a little haunting.
"Glass of Water," is driving, rhythmic, and hopeful, and probably my favorite track. It could easily have made its way onto Viva, and likely will see some air play (or at least it should!).
"Rainy Day," is a fun song with a sort of "Brown Eyed Girl," rhythm to it. It captures something of early sixties pop, but with understated singing and a lovely combination of base, piano and strings.
"Prospekt's March/Poppyfields," is a slower song, similar to some of the tracks on A Rush of Blood to the Head in sound. It is haunting and has interesting lyrics that have caused me to listen to it more than any other song on this album. I'm looking forward to understanding it better.
The next two tracks, "Lost", and "Lovers in Japan," are remixes that are enjoyable alternatives to the originals on Viva. I'm not as excited about remixes as some, so while I enjoyed these versions, I was not as engaged with them as the completely new songs.
"Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground," which is full acoustic, has fantastic lyrics and competes with the 'hidden track,' on X&Y for being one of the most intimate songs Coldplay has ever sung. You feel like you're just hanging with the band while they pick out some chords and write some lyrics. For a band that usually has such tightly wound songs, it feels fantastic. My only complaint is that it is fairly short.
One of the things I've always enjoyed about Coldplay is their ability to balance melancholy ("The Scientist," "In My Place,") with joy ("Speed of Sound," "Yellow"). Rarely do they over do things, and this album is no exception. It is well balanced with songs both simple and complex, melancholy and hopefully, always carefully nuanced. Lyrical, and with phrasing as good as bands like the Beatles or U2 (I would contend that in another 10-15 years Coldplay will have the reputation of those legendary bands) their music is powerful and beautiful and amazing.
It's been fascinating and enjoyable to watch Coldplay grow and transform as a band in the years since Parachutes was released in 2000. I can't wait to see where they go from here with their next studio album.
5/5 stars. A must have for any music fan.
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UK LP pressing. A special EP/Mini Album only available for a limited time, featuring new artwork with a special EP Booklet. 8 tracks of new material including 5 brand new songs, a special guest appearance from Jay Z on the new version of Lost+, plus a vocal version of the now-classic Life in Technicolor ii and alternative mix of Lovers in Japan. Tracks, Life In Technicolor II, Postcards From Far Away, Glass Of Water, Rainy Day, Prospekt's March/Poppyfields, Lost+, Lovers In Japan (Osaka Sun Mix), Now My Feet and Won't Touch The Ground. EMI. 2008.Alternative Rock Music CDs
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