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72 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 268 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the English band was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    The confident majesty of the music, however, belies how he and his bandmates have invigorated their rock-lite reign. [20 June 2008, p.65]
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  2. Spin
    90
    For all of Coldplay's experimentation, though, there's no doubting that Viva La Vida, with its sturdy melodies and universal themes--think love, war, and peace--is an album meant to connect with the masses.
  3. No Ripcord
    60
    What they've given us is an exquisitely polished blur, enjoyable at times, mildly challenging at others, but nothing that you couldn't feel comfortable piping in as background for the Sunday barbeque with the Petersons.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 112
  3. Negative: 16 out of 112
  1. TheDaveHimself
    9
    I still think this is their finest effort yet. First they wanted to be Radiohead and then they wanted to be U2 (the band said it themselves), but I believe they came into their own on this one. Sure, there are hints of Joshua Tree throughout. That doesn't need to be said. Well, maybe it does. I wonder if Chris Martin has ever written a song better than "Lovers in Japan"? I doubt it. Great album. Their best yet.… Expand
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  2. MusicMaven
    5
    If you're a fan, this is disappointing. If you're not, there's no reason to start here. Coldplay do nothing to counter arguments that they are all sound and fury signifying nothing.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JohanE.
    2
    Apart from Yes and the title track this album is the same old, bland coldplay. I'm not interested in love, peace and war. i just want coldplay to rock out with the amps on 11. I'm very disappointed. They are trying to be U2 and they will never be as good as them. I cant wait for the real best band in the world to return. OASIS - October 2008 - BEWARE.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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