Prospekt's March [EP]
by Coldplay
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Nov 25, 2008
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 123
  3. Negative: 6 out of 123

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  1. Steve
    Nov 26, 2008
    10
    Unbelievably good. Amazing for a collection of songs considered not to be used as A sides.
  2. mp
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    Prospekts March. Postcards from far away.
  3. MattA
    Dec 15, 2008
    8
    This is essential for Coldplay die-hards. I don't see why it's being rated so harshly by Critics when it's an EP of Coldplay releasing stuff that they feel weren't right for the album. Individually i think that each song is great. They each remind me of different points of Coldplay's career. Life in Technicolor ii is amazing and warrants the album's purchase This is essential for Coldplay die-hards. I don't see why it's being rated so harshly by Critics when it's an EP of Coldplay releasing stuff that they feel weren't right for the album. Individually i think that each song is great. They each remind me of different points of Coldplay's career. Life in Technicolor ii is amazing and warrants the album's purchase (it reflects Viva La Vida's style. Rainy Day reminds me of some of the best of X&Y as well as Glass of water. Prospekts March reminds me of AROBTTH. While "Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground" reflects parachutes. Great music. Love it.… Expand
  4. speedybill47
    Mar 17, 2011
    9
    For The small collection of Viva La Vida cut outs this EP fares pretty darn well. To be honest Viva la Vida made me finally go to point realizing Coldplay were losing their touch (not a positive sign as most bands dont begin to burn out until about their 8th, if at all). But the songs on here as a whole provide a far stronger experience and beauty that only the 2nd half of VLV began toFor The small collection of Viva La Vida cut outs this EP fares pretty darn well. To be honest Viva la Vida made me finally go to point realizing Coldplay were losing their touch (not a positive sign as most bands dont begin to burn out until about their 8th, if at all). But the songs on here as a whole provide a far stronger experience and beauty that only the 2nd half of VLV began to dive into. the title track is perhaps is one of the most emotional pieces they've ever made. the other main songs "rainy day"and "now my feet wont touch the ground" are the first truly "experimental" songs from an era of recording that Coldplay has claimed to be one. "Life in Technicolor II" a powerful opener that beats its instrumental conterpart on vlv and postcards form far away is also a good one. lovers in japan and jay-z-a-fied lost+ are forgettbale but the rest is fine... buy it… Expand
  5. Ricko
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    A nice EP complementing the bands Viva La Vida album. The highlights are all alternative versions of the album tracks. Surprising that the full version of Life in Technicolor (II) or Glass of Water didn't make the original album but I guess the band didn't feel the fit was right. One thing about this EP is that it doesn't flow too well - individual tracks are good but as a whole doesn'tA nice EP complementing the bands Viva La Vida album. The highlights are all alternative versions of the album tracks. Surprising that the full version of Life in Technicolor (II) or Glass of Water didn't make the original album but I guess the band didn't feel the fit was right. One thing about this EP is that it doesn't flow too well - individual tracks are good but as a whole doesn't come together as well as it could for me. Jay-Z's cameo on Lost + is interesting but think the band were right to keep this version off the album. Not sure how well the hip hop would have worked in the middle of the album.… Expand
  6. Skigropple_PS3
    Sep 11, 2012
    9
    I first heard Postcards from Far Away and Glass of Water on the LeftRightLeftRight live album. Since hearing Glass of Water on that, it has become one of my favorite songs of the Viva/Prospekt's March Album. Life in Technicolor ll is also a must-buy.
  7. sambuu
    Sep 29, 2016
    10
    Prospekt's March is really good EP. This album included many great songs where not included their 4th album Viva la Vida. Life In Technicolor, Glass of Water are one of best songs made by Coldplay
  8. Macrofficial
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This EP Honestly Surprised Me, I definitely expected a good listen..but I didn't expect something THIS good! The EP starts off with 'Life in Technicolor ii' which adds vocals too the original 'Life in Technicolor' and this vocal adding was definitely a great idea. 'Postcards from Far Away' is a nice little piano interlude type song. 'Glass Of Water' is a very upbeat song that I loved, IThis EP Honestly Surprised Me, I definitely expected a good listen..but I didn't expect something THIS good! The EP starts off with 'Life in Technicolor ii' which adds vocals too the original 'Life in Technicolor' and this vocal adding was definitely a great idea. 'Postcards from Far Away' is a nice little piano interlude type song. 'Glass Of Water' is a very upbeat song that I loved, I honestly believe it belongs on the Viva La Vida Album and I don't know why it isn't, It's literally a song that made me air guitar! 'Rainy Day' was a unique song that I really liked. 'Prospekt's March / Poppyfields' was a nice beautiful song to calm the listener down after some great upbeat music. 'Lost+' Is a song that benefitted off of the Jay-Z feature. the original 'Lost!' was an alright song for me but 'Lost+' has a Jay-Z verse that made the song a little better. 'Lovers in Japan - Osaka Sun Mix' may not sound that different too the original, but, it's actually more upbeat and uptempo than the original, by just little tweaks. I don't think it's better than the original because it doesn't have the hidden track like before that I loved, but I still think this is better than the first half of the original 'Lovers in Japan'. 'Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground' is a nice track that signifies the end of the EP. I love all the tracks on this EP! but if i had to pick a favourite it would be 'Glass Of Water'… Expand
  9. nkatz16
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing EP, beats out every other Coldplay album beside its parent album Viva la Vida or Death and all his Friends

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    70
    None of this is major but it is enjoyable, worthwhile for the devoted--and it's nice they can get it separately instead of plunking down cash yet again for a deluxe edition.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    Six tracks are leftovers from the Brian Eno-produced "Vida" sessions, many of which make noticeable, if not exactly terrifying, departures from the band's swelling rockery.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    In truth, of the eight previously unreleased tracks, one is a not-massively-adventurous reshuffle (the Osaka Sun mix of ‘Lovers In Japan’), another a 48-second long incidental piano piece, another the version of ‘Lost!’ that features Jay-Z on autopilot (ie, still quite amazing) but is on the flip of the single.
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