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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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Jul 15, 2011
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Nov 13, 2011fantastic work,war,peace,love,hate,darkest coldplay album and the most experimental album since parachute.I would argue this is Coldplay's finest album aside from Rush of blood to the head. A much more relaxed, soothing vibe that is sharply contrasted from their other albums. Feels like they aren't trying to stand out with any of their songs but just create great sounding music.
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Oct 24, 2013Their best album yet, not one song on it was bad. Each song complimented the other songs really well. Although my initial reaction after listening to it for the first time was pretty negative. I thought it was one of their weaker albums, but after a few more listens it really grew on me. Excellent album.
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Oct 28, 2011I think this album is a masterpiece and is definitely underrated. Some really beautiful songs like "Death and All His Friends", "42", "Cemeteries of London" and "Lost". I really could name any song. There are no weak ones that stand out. Coldplay strikes again
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Sep 5, 2011
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Sep 7, 2012
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Dec 15, 2012This album is amazing! It's pretty much the epitome of variety. Also the songs aren't "typical Coldplay" They're all really different than previous albums yet they still retain the feel of Coldplay songs that we know and love. It's a must buy!
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May 3, 2013Everyone gives so much praise to A Rush of Blood to the Head, but in my opinion it's only second best when compared the other albums of Coldplay. Viva la Vida has more great songs and the entire theme is more in depth and complete. I don't think their is a single song on this album I don't like. Their future albums will have a pretty tough time matching the great talent shown in this one.
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Oct 15, 2011Perfection: one of the best albums released in the past few years. Coldplay teamed up with Brian Eno and came out with something they have never showed us before. An album with a story-like feeling, left in the dark, slowly transitioning to the light. Brilliant.
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Apr 30, 2016
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Feb 16, 2015I love this album, and Coldplay seriously benefitted from the production of geniuses like Brian Eno and Jon Hopkins. Every track is good in some way. Best Coldplay album.
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Jun 11, 2015
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Feb 8, 2011Experimentation pays off. I wish more mainstream bands would try new things like coldplay do here. Beautiful album from start to finish. Coldplay have officially secured their spot as one of my favourite bands.
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Aug 9, 20167.0
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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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hasinurrMar 3, 2009They are increasingly getting worse.
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JohnG.Jun 27, 2008Joy division > u2 radiohead > coldplay let's celebrate mediocrity!
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StuartMApr 11, 2009
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DaveMNov 23, 2008Average album I would say. Sounds like a poor mans U2.
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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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Oct 8, 2010While some songs are wonderful (Lovers in Japan, Violet Hill) there's something incomplete about Viva La Vida. It seems as though the bulk are mere album fillers, as though Coldplay are depending on Viva La Vida and Violet Hill to carry it. The engineering and production are fine, this is just lacking the oomph of A Rush of Blood to the Head and Parachutes.
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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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Jul 17, 2016This album is really boring. Only "Viva La Vida" is the only best on this album. The other songs are unbearably boring. I pretty much prefer the old Coldplay very much.
Awards & Rankings
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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.