Coldplay - Prospekt's March
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Free Music Review: Coldplay Continue to Rise
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been an avid fan of Coldplay since A Rush of Blood to the Head, but never did I think they would become something too beautiful for words. Truly, if you haven't heard any of their music after X&Y, you will be completely surprised.
As a historian, musician, and rather open-minded person, I've found both Viva La Vida and Prospekt's March to be absolutely fantastic works of art. There's a story here. Listen to Violet Hill, and then listen to Prospekt's March. Take in the music, but don't forget the history behind it. Figuring out exactly what they're talking about is one of the most exciting things in the world. I won't spoil it here.
As for the new tracks on Prospekt's March, well, they're not new. They're leftovers from Viva La Vida, which is actually a great thing. These songs won't be left to the depths of history and never heard again.
1. Life in Technicolor ii is perhaps even better than the original. Why Chris axed it is a mystery to me.
2. Postcards from Far Away: A short piano session, but beautiful in its sound. It really reminds you of a postcard or connection from a distant place.
3. Glass of Water: Epic. The buildup is fantastic. I won't even try to explain it here.
4. Rainy Day: Somewhat similar to Viva la Vida in its use of some orchestral instruments. Very varied. It's like a hundred things are happening at once, and the lyrics go well.
5. Prospekt's March: In sound, opposite of Violet Hill. In lyrics, possibly one of the most beautiful songs in recent times.
6. Lost+: Nothing new here, you could've gotten this weeks ago from the Lost EP. It's the remix with Jay-Z; while it doesn't sound that bad, it's not crazy or anything. Good effort by them to branch out, though.
7. Lovers in Japan (Osaka Mix): Basically, Lovers in Japan without the ending piano session. Also, this song was mastered slightly differently, as Chris's voice is further and various instruments are closer. If anything, it sounds more like the music video.
8. Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground: Somewhat reminds me of Til Kingdom Come, but still an amazing song nonetheless. A good finish for an EP.
Overall, it's not a completely different beast. It's just a great addition to an already amazing line.
Heartily recommended.
Free Music Review: Coldplay's March
Hit: 5 Stars
After their massively successful, and amazingly good, "Viva La Vida," Coldplay found themselves with leftovers from their recording sessions. So, just in time for the holidays, Coldplay gives us their musical gifts in this tight EP, complete with new tracks, remixes, and new versions of old favorites.
But let me first say that this album cannot be compared to "Viva La Vida" in quality with the new tracks. The great production values are still there, but they simply don't match up to the standards of 'Viva.' It wasn't until the third listen that the quality of the songs really started to shine on their own. They're still not 'Viva,' and it's probably best that they were left off, but they're still great songs in their own right. From the completed "Life In Technicolor," or the new "Glass of Water," each new track has something to give. Coldplay also goes purely acoustic on "Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground," which surprisingly works from the sometimes over-produced band.
However, there are some questionable tracks on here. Mainly the "Lost" remix, featuring Jay-Z, which sounds like Justin Timberlake's "Until the End of Time," with Beyonce just implanted over the song. It adds absolutely nothing, and the rapping is bad. Sorry Jay-Z, you got lost in there somewhere. "Lovers in Japan" is also supposed to be a remix, but there is no noticeable difference between it and the original. It's placement on the album therefore is rather mystifying.
Overall, if you loved "Viva La Vida," or you're just a fan of Coldplay, then pick the album up. Clocking in at a little under half an hour, the EP has songs that shine apart from the main album, which is what the best EPs do; provide a home for good songs that don't really fit anywhere else. And that's exactly what this EP does, even with a couple of misfires.
Real Score: 4.5
Free Music Review: A creative addition to a burgeoning legacy..
Hit: 5 Stars
'Viva La Vida' was an album that took many different angles towards Coldplay's musical attitudes. They experimented with different instruments, beats, and all the while the lyrics stayed the same. The album as a whole was a genius move by the band as they knew they had to challenge themselves and channel a different thought. 'Prospekt's March' is the rest of the tracks that didn't make it onto 'Viva la Vida' for one reason or another. However, the tracks on this EP are done with the same careful planning and unique production as everything else this band does. Throughout this EP, the general vibe is that Coldplay took the same musical liberties it did on 'Viva la Vida', and it did nothing but engross me further into the music.
For example, putting words to 'Life in Technicolor', in my opinion, makes the song that much better; Although I'm not a fan of rap, bringing in Jay-Z to do a cameo on 'Lost+' is the creative push of a button that really works for the song. The all-acoustic 'Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground' brings the tone of 'Til Kingdom Come' but is a stable avenue that they use with good success; Every song on this EP brings something different with touches of what has become Coldplay at its best.
My overall verdict is that this is a must-have as the band is still progressing while they remain at the top. The one thing that I have finally realized about this band is that there's nothing they won't try. And in my opinion, I don't think there's anybody that can pinpoint what they're going to do/try next. That's the surfacing mystique of this band, and it's simply awesome to see.
Free Music Review: A Bookend to "Viva la Vida"
Hit: 5 Stars
Like many other Coldplay fans, I enjoyed "Viva la Vida" - but it felt like something was missing. What was missing was the second half of the album, now released as an EP called "Prospekt's March". While some of the songs are the same, the new releases far surpass anything on "Viva la Vida", including that album's title track.
Both records open with 'Life in Technicolor', but the new version of the song is finished with lyrics. Another highlight is 'Glass of Water', a brilliantly crafted piece about optimism. 'Rainy Day' is a bit quirkier, with a Beatles' vibe to it. 'Prospekt's March/Poppyfields' could have come off of U2's "All That You Can't Leave Behind", though that certainly doesn't detract from its feel. And 'Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground' is a near-acoustic masterpiece.
Any downsides to the EP? Sure. As others have said, Jay-Z's vocals on 'Lost+' are offensive, and don't really add to the song. And while the new remix of 'Lovers in Japan' is nice, it's not a whole lot different from the original. Still, the album is far and above anything Coldplay has ever produced.
If "Viva la Vida" was autumn leading into a cold winter, "Prospekt's March" represents spring after the snow melts. The two records are great bookends to each other, though this one is the better of the two. If you have "Viva la Vida", you really need to hear "Prospekt's March" to understand the brilliance of Coldplay's latest masterpiece.
Free Music Review: Prospekt's March - Perfectly seperated from Viva La Vida, yet still somehow fits...
Hit: 5 Stars
Prospekt's March, the EP released shortly after Viva La Vida, is an excellent addition to the list of music off of Coldplay's fourth album. Life In Technicolor II, Postcards From Far Away, Glass of Water, Rainy Day, Prospekt's March, and Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground are the six new songs on this CD. I personally LOVE LiTii (Life in Technicolor ii) and Glass of Water for the faster songs. My favorite slow song is Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground, although Prospekt's March does come pretty close. Lost+ and Lovers In Japan (Osaka Sun Mix) are the two remixes from Viva La Vida. Lost+ contains a section of Jay-Z doing his thing in the middle of the song (which I personally don't care to listen to, but I suppose if you like it than more power to you...) and Lovers In Japan is nothing more than a ever-so-slightly sped up version of the original with a few extra vocals in the chorus parts.
Final opinion: It's not meant to stand on it's own with only eight tracks, and only five or six of them only really being new... but this CD is an excellent addition to Viva La Vida. It rounds it out nicely with some incredible tracks, which we've come to expect from Coldplay. If anything, this CD makes me anticipate even more what they'll come out with next.