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Universal acclaim- based on 605 Ratings
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Positive: 534 out of 605
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Mixed: 36 out of 605
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Negative: 35 out of 605
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thehamsterJan 18, 2009
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ChrisM.Jul 3, 2008Who wants a quiet revolution! how about throw a little Genesis in the bag?
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LGF.Oct 25, 2008this album is horrible! having 1 and only ONE hit-single/very catchy tune does not translate into a quality album, as a whole, this album flops, such a shame because Coldplay had a streak of good record going, doubt they care since they have sold millions but hey, im just saying.
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PetrK.Jun 17, 2008Coldplay for several years clearlly struggling with writing a simple, strong, understandable song - where they are best. They made second album, boring with giutar layers and complicated melodies. Its oveproduced as well. Just wasting of their tallent and listeners time.
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AndrewP.Jun 26, 2008I'm a dad, I'm 42 and wouldn't even listen two tracks of this album son.
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JohanE.Jul 7, 2008Apart 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.
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KateB.Aug 4, 2008
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JohnG.Jun 27, 2008Joy division > u2 radiohead > coldplay let's celebrate mediocrity!
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n.s.Nov 27, 2008I hate Coldplay.
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Aug 17, 2010I have zero respect for reviewers who would give this anything higher than a 4/10 and that's being generous. There isn't a single honest emotion on this album. It's not as if Coldplay have ever been good, but they actually sound like a tacky U2 tribute act now. This is strictly for the sorts of people who buy one album a year from Tesco.
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Nov 26, 2011Boring and lame, Coldplay doesn't deserve to even be called rock. Their boring impossible hard to comprehend lyrics and stupid slow paced music and sound with no sign or root or any form of rock. I was completely pissed when they won a grammy over other talented rock artists who actually play rock, overall terrible album, boring, and who do I recommend this album to?.......Old People
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WichoP.Oct 28, 2008
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JosephAJun 27, 2008Overrated. I Cant believe the stuff people like.
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DeclanM.Jul 7, 2008This is the most disappointing album of the year 1 good song the rest is complete rubbish go buy radiohead in rainbows instead if you want real music coldplay have left me cold.
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RobertRJun 24, 2008I'm sure that 40 year old dad's around the world are overjoyed with this album as they mow the front lawn. If you want adventurous, listen to Eno and Arcade Fire - you'll find it there.
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CezarM.Jun 30, 2008
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Aug 10, 2018The album has it all: The feeling of epic euphoria in "Viva La Vida", somberness in "Death and All His Friends", this album felt extremely complete. Coldplay definitely provided some of their greatest work in this album.
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Given Eno’s quarter-century of Bono-fides, this isn’t surprising. Martin’s interests are frequently vague--on 'Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love' he sings about soldiers who must soldier on and runners who must run until the race is won. Seriously?
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The greatest thing Coldplay may have learned from Eno is his work ethic, as they demonstrate a focused concentration throughout this tight album--it's only 47 minutes yet covers more ground than "X&Y" and arguably "A Rush of Blood to the Head"--that turns Viva la Vida into something quietly satisfying.
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They try hard, Coldplay, but it just isn't enough; their fourth album might just be their best yet, but it's still a long way from being the epochal classic that Chris Martin is desperate to create.