Kaleidoscope EP
by Coldplay
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 18, 2017
    80
    These five tracks climax with ‘Hypnotised’, a solemn country swooner resembling John Lennon’s ‘Mother’, easily their best barnstorming ballad since ‘Fix You’. It’s heartening evidence that Coldplay haven’t entirely been sucked into the machinery while trying to subvert pop music from within.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jul 26, 2017
    70
    Titled after a soothing interlude from the band's 2015 LP, A Head Full of Dreams, this five-song EP continues that album's mood of tranquil satisfaction.
  3. AllMusic
    Jul 21, 2017
    70
    Within these five tracks, Coldplay touch upon various contemporary trends in EDM, R&B, and rock without abandoning their identity, and thereby they are fleet and clever, not relics.
  5. Prefix Magazine
    Jul 18, 2017
    70
    It’s encouraging to hear Coldplay finally tackle something timely and weighty, even if’s taken 17 years for them to do so. Kaleidoscope’s other two offerings aren’t quite as essential, but are still worthy of taking a spot on one of the band’s seven studio efforts.

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 92
  3. Negative: 10 out of 92
  1. HyanHythalo
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    The EP is a true roller coaster of emotions, a beautiful complement of a head Full of Dreams (2015). But in the wrong way of other reviews, weThe EP is a true roller coaster of emotions, a beautiful complement of a head Full of Dreams (2015). But in the wrong way of other reviews, we must understand that Kaleidoscope is not a bad EP, it is simply an EP that understands its boundaries, but it makes it beautiful with the little it has.… Full Review »
  2. Ghost0012
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    excited for their next sound all/5 /5. I love how they are mixing the old complay with the new coldplay. It sounds refreshing yet similar atexcited for their next sound all/5 /5. I love how they are mixing the old complay with the new coldplay. It sounds refreshing yet similar at the same time. They need to explore more of a new fresh sound yet still sound like the coldlplay we all love… Full Review »
  3. sambuu
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    Amazing EP,

    Best track : All i Can Think About Is You. A L I E N S and All I Can Think About Is You are one of best Coldplay tracks.    Amazing EP,

    Best track : All i Can Think About Is You.

    A L I E N S and All I Can Think About Is You are one of best Coldplay tracks. Like old Coldplay.

    Miracles (Someone Special): They're featured with Big Sean. This collaboration is better than another track Something Just Like This

    Something Just Like This (Tokyo Remix) : This is not original Something Just Like This. This is live version of Something Just Like This. Original song is too much from The Chainsmokers. In this version Coldplay owned this song by own performance, fans, audience.

    Hypnotised: Another masterpiece track. EP mix has included opening intro. Feeling relaxing.    … Full Review »
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