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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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JuhZJun 20, 2008Amazing concept album.
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AndyJul 5, 2008This album is very good. Not quite their best(A Rush of Blood to the Head), but very good. The standout tracks for me include "viva la vida", "chinese sleep chant", "strawberry swing", and "death and all of his friends".
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VashaDDec 20, 2008Now add Prospekt March to the whole album
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JoshNJun 19, 2008Easily the best Coldplay album I've ever heard. Lost is an amazing track, and this album is definitely worth the money. Go get it!
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WilliamM.Jun 20, 2008Excellent album, interestingly different from their usuall style.
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SebHJul 2, 2008
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EdgeTriggerCoolCatSep 4, 2008This is a instant classic, at first listen it is different than Coldplay's previous work. Like any great band their style is improving over time, like U2, The Beatles. By the 3 listen of the entire CD, I can stop listening, it is a work of art.
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jimmyoJul 3, 2009Coldplay is one of those bands that truly brings the word "music" to a whole different level! There are people that do not get the greatness of this kind of music, but that is only a pitty for them. coldplay is, and will always be, the kings of alternative.
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jimyjimJun 17, 2008Excellent disc, a work mestra, is a beauty they are the gods of the humanity.
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DukeChallengerJun 17, 2008
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FelipeP.Jun 17, 2008Their best album yet, fantastic textures.
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JeffO.Jun 17, 2008Nearly perfect! Their best album to date.
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BusterBJun 18, 2008Majestic and beautiful. The best track is the title track, a nice little itunes jingle. The other tracks are absolutely breathtaking. Coldplay is successful in creating and blending a new sound that takes them away from the norm. Well done.
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JoseP.Jun 18, 2008Coldplay is absolutely amazing in this. I loved "A Rush of Blood To The Head" but was somewhat disappointed with "X & Y". This album however is thoroughly satisfying, from the upbeat and cheerful "Viva la Vida" to the inspiring and emotional "Lost!". Well done boys, a fantastic album.
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RathiR.Jul 14, 2008What da marvelous album....should be album of the year!
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AdamR.Jul 3, 2008Absolutely Stunning Album! It makes everything they've done previously seem so minute.
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DeborahS.Jul 4, 2008Addictive: can't wait for more!
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DanielR.Jun 16, 2008Coldplay is the best!!! I love the entire album, it has an instrumental music and melodies amazing. Love it!!
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DarkCloudJun 16, 2008
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StevieG.Jun 16, 2008After the disappointing X&Y this was a remarkable return to form for Coldplay. 'Viva la Vida', 'Lovers in Japan' and 'Strawberry Swing' are absolute classics. Because they are arguably now the biggest band in the world, people are quick to criticise anything they release. But make no mistake, this is a quality album, not one bad song on it.
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AhmadB.Jun 16, 2008Ok, so, first off, you need to know, that this is, by far, Coldplay's best effort by far, suffice to say that it is one of their best albums. if you didn't like their previous efforts, you won't like this one. But, its definitely worth a listen, for any rock fan. Give them a chance, its an album that will stick with you.
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WillH.Jun 21, 2008
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SteveOJun 27, 2008I'm guessing "Zia" is a girl... yeah don't listen to girls, pick up this cd. It's worth it. It isn't girl rock.
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LeandroC.Jul 11, 2008The best album of the year!
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angelJul 17, 2008I can't stop listening to it its beautiful and moving I haven't been a coldplay fan since Parachutes.
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PaulL.Jul 18, 2008Best album yet. Brilliant song writing and performance.
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ZachBFeb 12, 2009
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ColdplaymeCokdplaymeNov 12, 2008
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GabrielMNov 23, 2008Great album, the best of coldplay!
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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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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 11, 2011
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Sep 21, 2013Viva la Vida could be the most ambitious and impressive Coldplay album. Tracks such as Viva la Vida, Violet Hill, Yes, Lovers in Japan, 42, and Life in Technicolor prove that Coldplay can be new and inventive while still staying true to their previous records.
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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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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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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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Aug 21, 2012this is simply the best album of coldplay , i really really love the songs, it's lyrically thrilling and the music just amazing,. viva la vida is the song that made me love this band and discover their music, i can't get enough of this album, every single song is beautifull in every single way, long live the king (coldplay)
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Aug 22, 2012
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Nov 27, 2019Coldplay 4 is probably the best of their albums in terms of blending creativity and mainstream success into one cohesive album. It has hits (Lost!, Viva la Vida, Violet Hill) It has excellent deep cuts (Death and all his Friends, Lovers in Japan). It has different and out in left field success (Yes, Strawberry Swing). Arguably their best album, though I personally prefer Ghost Stories.
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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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May 24, 2014
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Aug 12, 2016Coldplay has so much changed on this album. But changed for good. I liked theirs new music direction. This album like book including so many chapter. Every song of this album is like chapter of one book. This album for me not just only music album. Viva la Vida is Death and All His Friends is most artistic album i have ever listen
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Jan 23, 2017
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Apr 8, 2018
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Nov 23, 2019I can say with complete certainty that Viva la Vida is hands down Coldplay's best album to date and one of the most ambitious album's of the last couple decades. Absolutely brilliant.
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Nov 26, 2019I needed to get used to this album, because it was completely different of what they made until that moment.
But after a couple of plays, it became clear.
The best Coldplay album made...
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Sep 28, 202110/10 *********************************************************************
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Aug 2, 2021Zenith of Coldplay's career, by far their best album, could only be improved if Prospekt's March songs were added
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Mar 17, 2022Beautiful and meaningful music which showed all of their creativity. One of the best alternative rock records of all time.
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Nov 2, 2022This is THE best song ever made. It is an absolute masterpiece and is probably going to be sung until the end of time. If you haven't listened to this you haven't like. This song seems like it was crafted by God himself. The lyrics, the vocals, the instrumentals are all superlative.
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ValJun 18, 2008This album is near perfect! An epic sonic journey with celestial music. You will be flying with every track. Superb!
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JordanF.Jun 20, 2008I 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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DavidS.Jun 20, 2008A very good album that I am enjoying more and more. I would probably rank Violent Hill the weakest song. A great album to listen to from start to end with some nice instrumental tracks. At the end of the day, this is a pop album that should appeal to their huge fan base.
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SamF.Jun 23, 2008Coldplay's best album to date sounds like a swirling mess of Brian Eno at first, but with repeated listens you can hear the greatness and you're left with easily;y the best album of the year so far...quite a masterpiece.
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SadafA.Jul 2, 2008
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MPSep 22, 2008
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MeganT.Oct 30, 2008My favorite of all their work. I think this is the best representation of how much they have grown as a group.
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DannyVanderSpekJun 17, 2008Viva La Vida has renewed my faith in the band that I loved with Parachutes and AROBTTH, but lost in X&Y. I think most publications and websites are trying to be extra cautious about their rating for Viva La Vida because of overinflated grades given to X&Y. Given some time, I think this album will prove to be a keeper.
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DarrenD.Jun 18, 2008
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PatrickS.Jun 28, 2008Great album that you need to listen minimum 3 times to hear how good it really is ! Looking forward tot the concert in Paris & Antwerp.
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SusieQJul 1, 2008I'm always surprised when people don't like Coldplay. I think this album is fantastic, I loved it right away (as opposed to X&Y which I didn't like right away and learned to love). Coldplay stays consistent, which some people might find a turnoff, but for me, makes me anticipate all their albums.
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DiegoM.Jul 25, 2008I recommend listen first to viva la vida track, it`s an excellent album, better than XY.
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DavidA.Jun 17, 2008Another good outing from Coldplay. Great from the first listen. If you like Coldplay, you will like this, if you don't like them, then you won't.
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MeganWJun 19, 2008A melodic ride and a wonderful album that takes us through varied lows and highs, before delivering us calmly back on silent shores.
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JeremiC.Jun 20, 2008I really started thinking bad things about the band when they released X&Y which was an overratted radio album and the fact that Chris Martin started tp remind me of Bono (which I hate). But this album is genuine, moving and very cheerful. With no doubt, this is their best album up to date!!
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ColinT.Jun 27, 2008It's just short of "rush of blood to the head" but that aside it's superb. They have grown since "x&y". Time will show this to be a classic. Stand out tracks for me, 42, yes and viva la Vida. Ive read about soldiers having to soldier, critics having a go. "I used to roll the dice, feel the fear in my enemies eyes". Go figure!!.
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[Anonymous]Jun 29, 2008Not a 'rock' album by any means. It is a 45 minute long dream state that is highly entertaining within the correct state of mind.
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stevenpDec 1, 2008This is a really great album, it shows alot of style that coldplay lovers aren't used to, but oh so good! live the life!
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ChrisJun 17, 2008This is a very good album. There are few misfires, but many of the tracks are excellent.
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DavidPJun 19, 2008Brilliant and a new direction for an already talented band.
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EmilyW.Jun 24, 2008
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ChrisC.Jan 18, 2009This is proof that Coldplay are worth the hype and the fame. The album is adventurous, experimental, and emotional. It's nice to hear an album of songs that take you on a journey. I think they are one album away from making an actual classic...
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DJCMar 29, 2009I till don't get why everyone hates coldplay all of a sudden is it because it's unfashionable to like great music. I think that this record is one of the best of 2008 and anyone who disagrees is obviously not listening properly.
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Jul 15, 2011
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Aug 17, 2011Viva la Vida is a paradox, a collection of catchy yet graceful, deep yet entertaining, thoroughly enjoyable yet mentally stimulating songs that elevates Coldplay even higher into the titans of alternative rock. The title song is one of my all-time favorites; it along with the harder-sounding Violet Hill and the flowing, graceful all-instrumental Life in Technicolor make up the best of the album.
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Sep 5, 2011
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Oct 2, 2011A great album, full of surprises. You can feel yourself in french revolution once more. It has a nice sense of continuation and a lot of experimentation
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Dec 7, 2017
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Sep 18, 2012Also I've only got three single songs that are a 10 for me, the album is really fantastic. One of the best in my iTunes library and also Coldplay's best work yet. Their music is a work of art and so is this album. Chilling, diversified and also airplay capable. Very nice job!
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May 18, 2013
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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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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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Aug 8, 2017An overall mediocre album was saved with such bangers as Lost!, Violet Hill and, of course, single Viva La Vida. One of the most experemintal Coldplay's records - flawed at some places, but still rewarding.
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Aug 8, 2017Classic! This band is uniqe and Chris Martin have unique voice - one of the best of our generation. Favorite tracks: Viva La Vida, Violet Hill and DEFINETELY Cemetries of London! That song is from another planet.
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Oct 4, 2019
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Jan 9, 2020Coldplay's darkest, strongest, and most epic performance since A Rush of Blood to the Head and perhaps even finer as well, but that is up for debate. "Death and all his Friends" concludes an amazing orchestra of compositions that Martin provides with Eno.
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ErikM.Jun 18, 2008
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MattGJun 30, 2008I'm 40, not a dad, and think Arcade Fire the most brilliant band this decade. And whilst this album doesn't match the greatness of AF, it has many moments of pure pop bliss. I feel sorry for those who can't find at least some enjoyment within, and for the morons who give it 0 - no doubt without even listening to it - just go put on your no name records and stop wasting our time.
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AaronGNov 13, 2008
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IanCDec 2, 2008I usually listen to older music, but this honestly isn't bad. 4/5 for quality melodies, delicious production and instrumentation on most songs. Eno helps them take a more mature turn, and although they have always been good, this is perhaps their best. Not amazing. Not incredible. Not OMG TTLY AWSOME. But good. Which is rare in todays music realm.
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StephenM.Jun 17, 2008Surprisingly interesting.
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DamianA.Jun 24, 2008Pretty good album, I have to say their best since A Rush Of Blood To The Head, all of their songs are great from beginning to the end, definely one of the albums of the entire year
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LyleSJul 11, 2008Much better than x&y.
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ColinB.Jun 17, 2008
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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.