Everyday Life
by Coldplay
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2019
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 260 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 20 out of 260
  3. Negative: 16 out of 260
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  1. SolaireMengao
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Their most meaningful record, fully charged with political opinions and showed the beauty of faith.
  2. diegomartinez
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    No le había prestado demasiada atención cuando salió hace casi 2 años, pero ahora me he parado a escuchar este otro con más detenimiento, me atrevo a decir que me parece el mejor álbum que Coldplay ha lanzado desde "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends".
  3. VBSBazooka
    Nov 3, 2021
    7
    A perfect folk album and a callback to one of their earlier albums. Beautiful production and songwriting and I don't think there was a single "bad" song. Matter of fact, I'd go out on a limb and say that >50% of the album would be considered "great." it's perfectly balanced between their newer material and their first albums. A must-listen in my book.

    Favorite Songs: Daddy, When I Need    A perfect folk album and a callback to one of their earlier albums. Beautiful production and songwriting and I don't think there was a single "bad" song. Matter of fact, I'd go out on a limb and say that >50% of the album would be considered "great." it's perfectly balanced between their newer material and their first albums. A must-listen in my book.

    Favorite Songs: Daddy, When I Need a Friend, Old Friends, WOTW / POTP
    Least Favorite Songs: N/A    … Expand
  4. AustinfVermilli
    Dec 4, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably their 4th best album going to be hard to top A Rush Of Blood To The Head,Viva La Vida or Parachutes… Expand
  5. Whyhelder
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    Their most different album so far! It was definitely not made to be a comercial hit and it showed the world that Coldplay keeps their knowledge how to make good music. My favorite: Trouble in Town.
  6. Chris182
    Apr 25, 2021
    3
    Coldplay have been boring since 2011 but damn this thing is boring. Atleast the last 3 albums had atleast a couple of good songs on them but on this, there is nothing good in sight.
    Best Songs: All of them were forgettable so maybe there is 1 decent song on it but i cant remember.
    Worst Songs: All of them i guesse
  7. MARTINCARDENAS
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    The best Coldplay album to date. For its rich notes and varied sounds, it was nominated for album of the year, it is without any doubt one of the best albums out there.
  8. frankschepers24
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    This album is a return to the old Coldplay. Loved it since the first listen and I think this is my favorite Coldplay album tied with Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends.
    Incredible production, especially the track Arabesque with Stromae and legend Kuti and his band on the horns.
  9. noinguyen
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    "Everyday Life" is a well-produced record, and a great return of Coldplay.

    Favorite tracks: Trouble in Town, Arabesque, Champion of the World
    Least favorite tracks: BorkEn
  10. caioreidenikiti
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum intimista repleto de críticas sociais pertinentes no dia a dia da nossa sociedade atual.… Expand
  11. alexastersi
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    this album has a special meaning to me... every track is so good in their own way.
  12. gustavothehuman
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    To be honest I like everything they release, but I'm really happy they decided to favor experimentation with Everyday Life, it's definitely one of their best albums and I'm really excited for what comes next.
  13. KhangLe98
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Coldplay cameback with a deeper, spiritual, uplifting and reflective of real world issues with the message of love, peace, harmony and power to the people. An album that marked the true core of Coldplay, the music of the soul.
  14. Willugh
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Their best album yet. They showcase more of their instrumentals here and it becomes as powerful as the lyrics and vocal performances. Yes it has less lyrics than usual Coldplay album, but it's effective enough to make us understand the message they're trying to convey. The album is more about what's going on in the world, the good and the bad. Rather than preaching at us about what weTheir best album yet. They showcase more of their instrumentals here and it becomes as powerful as the lyrics and vocal performances. Yes it has less lyrics than usual Coldplay album, but it's effective enough to make us understand the message they're trying to convey. The album is more about what's going on in the world, the good and the bad. Rather than preaching at us about what we should've done, they give us a straightforward portrayals about what's going on so we can reflect it ourselves. The album covers so many general topics which makes it sound relatable and personal to listeners.… Expand
  15. Iam_guinunes
    May 8, 2020
    10
    The album is a completely work of Art! It shows how Coldplay became more mature over the 20 years of their career
  16. Macrofficial
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    Coldplay's 8th full length studio release! this is an album I put off listening too for a few months, and after listening too it now, I very much regret that. 'Sunrise' Is A Nice Song that sets the tone of the album, a strong start. 'Church' is a real nice song. Even if you don't like the political message, you can't deny that 'Trouble In Town' beautifully and powerfully delivers thatColdplay's 8th full length studio release! this is an album I put off listening too for a few months, and after listening too it now, I very much regret that. 'Sunrise' Is A Nice Song that sets the tone of the album, a strong start. 'Church' is a real nice song. Even if you don't like the political message, you can't deny that 'Trouble In Town' beautifully and powerfully delivers that message. 'BrokEn' is a gospel song, and I usually don't care for gospel music, but this piece added pretty well to the album. 'Daddy' has some of the most beautiful and amazing vocals coldplay has seen in a while, I love this song. 'WOTW / POTP' is an nice interlude and it sounds like Chris is sing a song I might know, but I can't put my finger on it. I love 'Arabesque', when the saxophone came in, I literally picked off a pen off my desk and pretended to play the saxophone, which is rare for me to do when listening to music, these kind of things. 'When I Need A Friend' is once again, one of those songs i don't normally listen too, but it some how has a nice touch too the album. 'Guns' is a great song that addresses a huge problem in US. 'Orphans' is the singable song on the album, good song. 'Eko' is a beautiful acoustic song. 'Cry Cry Cry' had me hooked with the piano, but other than that the song was just alright. 'Old Friends' is just great and emotional, I love this song. The song with the middle eastern characters, is another song that I probably won't listen outside of the album, but it fits so perfectly to the album, and i don't even know why. 'Champion Of The World' is a more relaxing song that would sound perfect in the middle night in a restaurant. 'Everyday Life' is another beautiful song which ends off the album. Overall, this album was amazing, and it was almost a 10/10. I never thought I would be saying this, but..this might be my favourite coldplay album out of all their current albums! It was hard too choose but, my top 3 songs on this album are: 'Trouble In Town', 'Daddy', and 'Arabesque'.… Expand
  17. IvanCriticKTC
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    Coldplay showed that they are not worse nowadays just because they move from rock to pop. This album showed the world their versatility, they showed how good they are at rock, pop, and other genres that I could find in this album. This is one of the best albums ever by Coldplay.
  18. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Everyday Life by Coldplay: 7.52

    Sunrise: 0.5 Church: 0.75 Trouble In Town: 1! BrokEn: 0.75 Daddy: 1! WOTW / POTP: 0.75 Arabesque: 1 When I Need A Friend: 0.5 Guns: 1 :) Orphans: 1 :) Èkó: 0.75 Cry Cry Cry: 1 Old Friends: 0.75 بنی آدم 0.5 Champion Of The World: 1 :) Everyday Life: 1 13/15 ~ .867 -> 7.52 Powerful and diverse, Everyday Life succeeds by giving    Everyday Life by Coldplay: 7.52

    Sunrise: 0.5
    Church: 0.75
    Trouble In Town: 1!
    BrokEn: 0.75
    Daddy: 1!
    WOTW / POTP: 0.75
    Arabesque: 1
    When I Need A Friend: 0.5
    Guns: 1 :)
    Orphans: 1 :)
    Èkó: 0.75
    Cry Cry Cry: 1
    Old Friends: 0.75
    بنی آدم 0.5
    Champion Of The World: 1 :)
    Everyday Life: 1

    13/15 ~ .867 -> 7.52

    Powerful and diverse, Everyday Life succeeds by giving Coldplay fans something that is unique from their other work. This album provides (much needed) commentary on problems like religious or racial injustice, along with the issue of guns. I really liked how this collection of songs is in multiple different languages. It adds to the central call to unity that Everyday Life poses. This is also the first time Coldplay has produced explicit music, and while I was shocked at first that Coldplay, a band I liked for their cleanness, would venture into this territory, I was relieved to find that all the profanity used was justifiable, so it wasn’t as big of a deal for me as I thought it might be. I originally gave Trouble In Town a bad score because I thought there was just too much harsh language and didn’t know why it was there or what purpose it served. In fact, I felt that way about a lot of these songs, like the use of different languages was fun but didn’t have any real meaning. Then I thought about those, and realized what Coldplay was actually trying to do: rouse attention for the problems of this world. I then saw what the purpose of Trouble In Town was. I was so shocked by the language that I didn’t stop to think why it was there. It was a realistic picture of police brutality towards minorities, and it hurt me deep down once I realized that this issue was at that level. While Everyday Life is certainly full of powerful songs, I was a little disappointed to see the quality of the actual musicality decrease. Of course, it was still good, but unfortunately not nearly as good as X&Y, for example. That being said, I still really liked Everyday Life and would definitely recommend it to Coldplay fans, if they are okay with a very different album than what they might expect. Highlights: Trouble In Town, Daddy, Arabesque, Guns, Orphans, Cry Cry Cry, Champion Of The World, and Everyday Life.    … Expand
  19. 29082002
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Beautiful like all Coldplay's albums. Songs that surround you and stay in your head!
  20. soundmate
    Dec 28, 2019
    7
    "I don't wanna know because everything is beautiful until you realise". This is what I've felt while listening to Coldplay's new album. Even though I've always disliked the band, I have been very interested in "Everyday Live" thanks to its concept.
    The ambition and passion for music and politics they've always had has resulted in this great album. Yeah, great. It isn't as good as their    "I don't wanna know because everything is beautiful until you realise". This is what I've felt while listening to Coldplay's new album. Even though I've always disliked the band, I have been very interested in "Everyday Live" thanks to its concept.
    The ambition and passion for music and politics they've always had has resulted in this great album. Yeah, great. It isn't as good as their previous albums and it isn't as bad as I expected. Separated in "volumes": Sunrise and Sunset, the band metaphorizes perfecty Western with "Sunrise" and the other side of the world with "Sunset". Just darkness and light, night and day; the most natural things in life. While most of the children in Europe and America are pacificaly playing in the back yard, some are fighting for their life in Somalia. While you are angry because your data has ended and there's no wi-fi, some are being payed $2/hour to create this electrodomestic in a dirty fabric. This album exposes all of the champagne problems we the Westerner have. It expresses the blindfold that covers our eyes and the smoke curtains the government and the media create. It reminds me when the main character of Netflix's "Tall Girl" thought that the biggest oppression in life was wearing men's size 13 Nikes.
    Anyway; even though the album's concept is amazing, the album isn't that good. Being a worldwide known band, for people outside the UK and the US, it will be difficult to understand what Coldplay are trying to express. The album isn't meant to be commercial, we know, but that doesn't mean that an album doesn't have to include any catchy song, does it? But that's ok since this album hasn't been made for the radio but for you.
    It is a deeply emotional, illuminating and melancholic album; definitely a smart one for Coldplay and a gift to politics lovers, not for the mediocre, which are most of the people in the world. This may be remembered as the band's smartest album for the critics but the least appreciated by the fans. Yes, the album is eye-opening but I hope Coldplay doesn't close itself in this world that only critics can understand. Forget all this metaphors and shout out a clear message to all the people who still don't know.    … Expand
  21. Mfgr
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    Far away from the very best of Coldplay, but still a great album to listen. The different rhythms during the whole experience surprised me and I enjoyed.
  22. eduardofmb
    Dec 18, 2019
    3
    You will miss the hits. You will miss "A Head Full of Dreams". This album is as confusing and uneasy listening as it gets. Sorry.
  23. Morio
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    The best album since Viva La Vida or Death and all his friends! I can't believe critics give it just 73 to this album!This deserve 78-80 from critics.Is one of their best Album.I love "old friends,daddy,Eko,trouble in town,Church,champion of the world!Great music!
  24. Emmanuel2088
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Un álbum diverso bien planeado de principio a fin. Desde su comienzo te lleva a una transición de distintas emociones, cada track te envuelve y te transporta de diferente manera. Un trabajo extraordinario y a su vez arriesgado, por fin tenemos un álbum sobresaliente de Coldplay después de Viva la vida.
  25. Ricko
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    I've been a fan of Coldplay from the early months of their career, from in and around the release of the single "Shiver". 3 of their first 4 albums are top table stuff. After album number 4 "Viva La Vida....", I felt the sky was the limit for the them. Commercially they continued on an upward trajectory however I think artistically, while you could never accuse them of playing it safe,I've been a fan of Coldplay from the early months of their career, from in and around the release of the single "Shiver". 3 of their first 4 albums are top table stuff. After album number 4 "Viva La Vida....", I felt the sky was the limit for the them. Commercially they continued on an upward trajectory however I think artistically, while you could never accuse them of playing it safe, they didn't quite roll the dice in the same manner. "Mylo Xyloto" has peaks but also has troughs and large parts of it are forgettable. "Ghost Stories" was a really good if far from classic album but the out of place hit single "Sky Full of Stars" definitely took from it. "A Head Full of Dreams" was decent in parts but was guilty of over production and was a bit like fast food, nice at the time but ultimately unsatisfying.

    "Everyday Life" is an unlikely follow up to "A Head Full of Dreams" and with its mostly somber and reflective tone, is more akin to something that might have followed "Ghost Stories". Whatever else, this is certainly Coldplay's most political album and is relatively hard hitting. I'm going to compare apples with oranges here but this is Coldplay's equivalent of The Beatles "White Album". A vast array of styles, songs and subject matter. I don't hear any classic tracks that will have a place in my heart or anything but as an album it is ambitious and is of high quality, consolidating the bands status as a giant and worthy of rubbing shoulders with the other giants of stadium rock.    … Expand
  26. Mavia
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El peor album que escucho sin duda .. no me gusto para nada ..................… Expand
  27. freeKade1ka
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. Their best album after A Rush Of Blood To The Head. This atmosphere, this sound, this voice are incredible!
  28. stezinha04
    Dec 6, 2019
    7
    é bacana, mas parece que é um estilo diferente do deles acho legal isso, muito bom
  29. Evildrporkchops
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This is quite simply their best work, even better than their early day albums. Just love it!
  30. denialsander
    Dec 2, 2019
    1
    If the album was the soundtrack to a movie I could understand it. But it is not. It is the most fragmented album I have heard in a long time. Some songs are quite ok, but as a whole, this 50+ minute album left me frustrated and disappointed. And the 2 minute orgy of saxophone solo should have been thrown on the Miami Vice boat...
  31. BrennanH
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Beautiful imagery through excellent writing and almost storytelling, it’s a hell of a ride, a trip through everyday life. Coldplay shows they can still make masterpieces like it’s 2008 again. Their best release since then. Props to you Coldplay. This album proves once more that Anthony Fantano is crazy
  32. Alex_Nevermind
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Coldplay's "Everyday Life" is easily one of the greatest musical triumphs of 2019. It is a flawless project from beginning to end. For me, THE track of choice is "Daddy"; a boy's earnest plea to his father to return to his life.

    The musical stylings of the album range for U2-influenced rock, gospel, r&b, and pop. This album has been so infectious that I haven't been able to stop    Coldplay's "Everyday Life" is easily one of the greatest musical triumphs of 2019. It is a flawless project from beginning to end. For me, THE track of choice is "Daddy"; a boy's earnest plea to his father to return to his life.

    The musical stylings of the album range for U2-influenced rock, gospel, r&b, and pop. This album has been so infectious that I haven't been able to stop listening to it. Coldplay hasn't sounded this great in years. "Everyday Life" is one tour de force of a musical masterpiece. An instant classic.

    My rating: 10+ out of 10 stars.    … Expand
  33. lulabymusic
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    ___ "Everyday Life" is an album with many surprises. It is quite unusual and looks like a musical kaleidoscope, in which there are very sharp pictures, moods and musical styles.
    :
    I can wait for you tomorrow. Today we have everything we need to hear everything we need, to hear everything we need, because it was acoustic orchestras, voice instruments Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage and Alice    ___ "Everyday Life" is an album with many surprises. It is quite unusual and looks like a musical kaleidoscope, in which there are very sharp pictures, moods and musical styles.
    :
    I can wait for you tomorrow. Today we have everything we need to hear everything we need, to hear everything we need, because it was acoustic orchestras, voice instruments Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage and Alice Coltrane, a Nigerian church choir, sounds 50s and typical "coldplay" tracks ...
    _______ However, throughout the listening experience, I don’t have a sense of illegality, as if the tracks break off, barely start or sound like potpourri at rehearsals ... I think this is a specially thought out move within the framework of a single concept ...
    :
    Someone will say that the musicians "signed up" while others will be delighted. All days are different, like the days of our lives. Precisely, no one will remain indifferent and found for themselves. But certainly no one will remain indifferent and will find for themselves that “their own” that they love in the Coldplay group.    … Expand
  34. retrofire_
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Has all genre elements in it. I had too many favourites in it. Very electrifying… Expand
  35. EddieHokie
    Nov 27, 2019
    7
    I appreciate this album more than I like it. It takes some relative cajones to tackle gospel, blues, choir music, hints of classical, acoustic demo’s, and the like. It’s also refreshing after listening to the prior records penchant for syrupy wet pop and love for parties. This album carries more lyrical weight and heft. It dabbles in all kinda of sounds and genres almost intentionallyI appreciate this album more than I like it. It takes some relative cajones to tackle gospel, blues, choir music, hints of classical, acoustic demo’s, and the like. It’s also refreshing after listening to the prior records penchant for syrupy wet pop and love for parties. This album carries more lyrical weight and heft. It dabbles in all kinda of sounds and genres almost intentionally challenging the main knock on the band—-that their music is “vanilla” or boring. It’s middle of the road Coldplay record. You can do better, you can do worse.… Expand
  36. lHarryl
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    It's probably Coldplay's most consistent work this decade, it shows how brave and determinate they are, after 20 years of a solid career, they do not want to slow down, they keep pushing and trying new things. Everyday Life opens up to be their own point of view of the world and what it needs to change.
  37. RafaeIVebtura
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Everyday Life is an amazing album! This is Coldplay's best work in this decade!
  38. Yoerik
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    Each song provides an unique view. Mixing powerfull messages with worldly genres, Coldplay likes to experiment. Some songs are unfinished, like WOTP/POTP, but this serves to give the idea that the unpolished album is a result of struggling with modern views. Others are beautifully simple, like the entirely acoustic guns and old friends, while others are complex, like the brass-filledEach song provides an unique view. Mixing powerfull messages with worldly genres, Coldplay likes to experiment. Some songs are unfinished, like WOTP/POTP, but this serves to give the idea that the unpolished album is a result of struggling with modern views. Others are beautifully simple, like the entirely acoustic guns and old friends, while others are complex, like the brass-filled arabesque and the full-out party song Orphans.

    The idea of separating it into Sunrise and Sunset was somewhat lost to me, I fear. The 'Orphan' song Daddy didn't feel like sunrise, while Orphans only becomes a Sunset song by lyrics, and not musically. Looking at the best band vibes, I adored Guy's bass lines on every track, while Will is at it's best on the drums in Church, Trouble in Town, and Champion of the World. Johnny is slightly softer on this album, but his work is at it's greatest in Trouble in town, Orphans, and Everyday Life.

    There were some flaws. The grotesque Gregorian choir on When I need a Friend is a weak point, and while Bani Adam shows Chris' incredible talent on the piano, it is missing the work of the other three.    … Expand
  39. CriticCode
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    Of course, Coldplay have tried to innovate with this album, not only to remember past albums age. They have combined different types of music. However, when I listen to this, I can't how forzed it sounds in some songs, like "Daddy", which try to describe a complex story, but with boring vocals and a repetitive harmony. There are much interesting songs, like "BrokEN" or "Arabesque", thatOf course, Coldplay have tried to innovate with this album, not only to remember past albums age. They have combined different types of music. However, when I listen to this, I can't how forzed it sounds in some songs, like "Daddy", which try to describe a complex story, but with boring vocals and a repetitive harmony. There are much interesting songs, like "BrokEN" or "Arabesque", that describe how much this record can surprise us. All the same, it seems that Coldplay wants to include a song for all pop fans, named "Orphans", song that takes back the hackneyed sound of "Mylo Xyloto" or "A Head Full of Dreams". With all those problema, Coldplay have made a great album. On the other hand, this is not their best récord. In my opinion, "Everyday life is better than "Mylo Xyloto" or "AHFOD", but it not beat "Ghost Stories" or the first four albums. By the way, this is my opinion, maybe you can think different. Sorry for my english, i'm spanish.… Expand
  40. That986
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    I can't say this is perfect but as a departure from Coldplay's normal sound this is pretty good.

    There's some great melodies in there, a lot of statements and intent all topped off with Chris being a bit angrier than usual. This isn't full of arena tracks so if that's your bag then you're probably going to be disappointed. But if you're open enough to properly LISTEN then this album    I can't say this is perfect but as a departure from Coldplay's normal sound this is pretty good.

    There's some great melodies in there, a lot of statements and intent all topped off with Chris being a bit angrier than usual.

    This isn't full of arena tracks so if that's your bag then you're probably going to be disappointed. But if you're open enough to properly LISTEN then this album will take you on a great journey of tales about modern times.    … Expand
  41. cyanide88
    Nov 26, 2019
    7
    Totally great effort. None of the song is wasteful to fill the time. Clearly Album has it's own colour. But not enough to inspire.
  42. Kopje13
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    A bigger contrast with A Head Full of Dreams wasn't possible.
    From the flat commercial world to a journey around the world.
    Getting back to the Music.
    Not like any other Coldplay album, but their 2nd best since Viva.
    Thank God they proved they still can deliver!
  43. joetxy
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Coldplay once again impress with an album that is unfiltered and raw, with instrumentation that is similar to that of their earlier records, such as Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. Overall the mood is relaxing, with outbursts of speed and criticism in tracks like 'Guns'. My favourite tracks from this album are: 'Church', 'Arabesque', 'Trouble in Town', 'Champion Of The World'Coldplay once again impress with an album that is unfiltered and raw, with instrumentation that is similar to that of their earlier records, such as Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. Overall the mood is relaxing, with outbursts of speed and criticism in tracks like 'Guns'. My favourite tracks from this album are: 'Church', 'Arabesque', 'Trouble in Town', 'Champion Of The World' and 'Everyday Life'. This album is an extremely important part of Coldplay's discography and will (hopefully) be recognised as one of their most ambitious and rewarding releases for some time.… Expand
  44. EmmeKira
    Nov 25, 2019
    8
    It's legitimately since Viva la Vida that I didn't enjoy a Coldplay album this much. Pleasantly surprised.
  45. elison
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    A incredible and differently experience listening this new album of Coldplay. Everybody should listen and enjoy this album. My favorite one is Arabesque. An amazing work of Coldplay, given us the album so creative, humanity and beautiful.
  46. diegrafico
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    This album has the right balance between the old Coldplay and the new Coldplay. I prefer the old Coldplay and this album has plenty of it.
  47. eusoufael
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    An experimental effort to be praised. Coldplay goes from gospel to folk, doo-wop, religious hymns and afrobeat in just 53 minutes. The "double-album" label is a bit dull when you think about the running time, but it actually works in practice. The lyrics are more political and religious, a breath of fresh air after A Head Full Of Dreams staying in their comfort zone (although that's aAn experimental effort to be praised. Coldplay goes from gospel to folk, doo-wop, religious hymns and afrobeat in just 53 minutes. The "double-album" label is a bit dull when you think about the running time, but it actually works in practice. The lyrics are more political and religious, a breath of fresh air after A Head Full Of Dreams staying in their comfort zone (although that's a pretty ok album). It's not a 10 because sometimes it does feel a bit all over the place and lost, it's a very raw album for Coldplay's standards, which in an era of very calculated releases doesn't feel so bad either.

    Stand out tracks: Church, Arabesque and Trouble in Town    … Expand
  48. CriticalMan15
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has some of Coldplay's most deep and powerful music as well as some of the most powerful music I've ever heard.… Expand
  49. ataa1977
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Out of the gate, I should say that I am in the bag for Coldplay. I bought all of their albums, and I listen to them all the time, and while I can't critique them on technical terms, I can write about how they make me feel. The previous three albums (Mylo Xyloto, Ghost Stories, and A Head Full of Dreams) were not immediate hits with me, but they grow on me slowly. It is not the case withOut of the gate, I should say that I am in the bag for Coldplay. I bought all of their albums, and I listen to them all the time, and while I can't critique them on technical terms, I can write about how they make me feel. The previous three albums (Mylo Xyloto, Ghost Stories, and A Head Full of Dreams) were not immediate hits with me, but they grow on me slowly. It is not the case with this one, as I embraced it immediately and I can't stop humming its songs especially Chruch whicih reminded me of their older ballads, but that is not the only song I loved. Orphans for instance managed to sneak very sad lyrics in an upbeat melodies and memorable chorus. Arabisque is as experimental as Coldplay got, and Daddy is the new Fix You. While the album is all over the place genre wise, it still feels and sounds cohesive.
    I know they said they would not tour for this one, but I hope they would and I hope they come to my nick of the woods so I can attend one more Coldplay concert.    … Expand
  50. Usman2001
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Perfect album. Explores various themes backed up with a variety of wonderful songs. Beatiful melodies. So positive but aware at the same time.
  51. sumenties
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    I'm not the only one who's getting old school Coldplay vibes listening to this album. Every element in this album so well put together. Just the thought process behind this album sounds daring let's be honest. They are known for taking risks with their experiments and this time they just took it to another level. And the message they're trying to convey through music is beyond any rating.
  52. Jeffwith2fs
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Kings of music
  53. Jbeezi
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    There has been something great in all their albums, but A Head Full of Dreams was, for me, their weakest in terms of artistry and musicianship. Everyday Life moves consciously away from the pop genre with a rich tapestry of world music and genre experimentation. There are many awesome moments in the album and many of them come from small unexpected moments. The end of trouble in town isThere has been something great in all their albums, but A Head Full of Dreams was, for me, their weakest in terms of artistry and musicianship. Everyday Life moves consciously away from the pop genre with a rich tapestry of world music and genre experimentation. There are many awesome moments in the album and many of them come from small unexpected moments. The end of trouble in town is incredible and when I need a friend may bring you to tears A great album.… Expand
  54. camila_moon
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Everyday Life is easily their best work since Viva la Vida; absolutely stunning :)
  55. MeeranQureshi
    Nov 23, 2019
    0
    Boring record as always.Everything in their discography sounds the same.
  56. Humanoid
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing. 대단한 작품입니다. 상당히 실험적인 앨범임에도 음악성이 좋으며, 콜드플레이 만의 느낌이 살아있습니다. 콜드플레이 노래 중에는 처음으로 욕설이 들어가는데, 이러한 사회비판도 신선했습니다.
  57. Mycoldpatrol
    Nov 23, 2019
    7
    It's good, but not great, better than AHFOD, I would give it a 6.5, trouble in town is by far the best track, orphans is the worst cause it's basically any AHFOD song.
  58. Emanuelcfc10
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Un que es un tobogán de principio a fin..es un cd que si eres fan o no tienes que escuchar. Sin duda de lo mejor e la drcada de la banda y sale fuera de todo parametro o norma en el ambito musical muy consagratorio
  59. musicreviews7
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    I wouldn't be surprised if this album, in years to come, will be regarded as Coldplay's finest work.

    Yes I am a fan of the band and yes there's just been one day since the release of this album. But before writing this review, I've tried my best to look upon the worst sides of this 16-track double album. Maybe it's a bit unfinished? No, it's a very deep and urgent album dealing with    I wouldn't be surprised if this album, in years to come, will be regarded as Coldplay's finest work.

    Yes I am a fan of the band and yes there's just been one day since the release of this album. But before writing this review, I've tried my best to look upon the worst sides of this 16-track double album.
    Maybe it's a bit unfinished? No, it's a very deep and urgent album dealing with heavy issues in a very elegant way.
    Maybe Chris shouldn't sing doo-wop? Well, no. Cry Cry Cry is great tune.
    Maybe it's a bit uneven? No, this is the first time I'd listen to Coldplay-album and felt that no track was dull.

    This album offers a contemplative and thoughtful yet still very focused and intelligent view at the state of the world. It holds different genres, styles and ways to speak. It's grand, but not over ambitious. It's as dynamic as organic.

    In a four star review of A rush of blood tho the head The Guardian critic Alexis Petridis once wrote "it's an album ready to take on the world – and win". I think he's right – if only he'd written it about this album.

    It's a ten.

    Best tracks: Trouble in town (one of their career highlights), Church, Daddy, Broken, Arabesque, Cry Cry Cry and Champion of the world.    … Expand
  60. Viniicius17
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Another perfect album by Coldplay. The best songs are Orphans, Church, Trouble and Cry Cry Cry.
  61. RodrigoMilanezz
    Nov 23, 2019
    6
    Não é ruim, mas acho que eles tentaram fazer um álbum experimental demais, muita coisa sai do contexto da banda, eles tentaram misturar coisas que simplesmente não faz sentido. Tive o sentimento que em "Everyday Life" aconteceu a mesma coisa que "Humanz" do Gorillaz, aonde a banda tentou ser experimental demais no seu som, e algumas faixas acabaram por serem simplesmente desnecessárias noNão é ruim, mas acho que eles tentaram fazer um álbum experimental demais, muita coisa sai do contexto da banda, eles tentaram misturar coisas que simplesmente não faz sentido. Tive o sentimento que em "Everyday Life" aconteceu a mesma coisa que "Humanz" do Gorillaz, aonde a banda tentou ser experimental demais no seu som, e algumas faixas acabaram por serem simplesmente desnecessárias no álbum, em alguns momentos tirando a atenção das faixas realmente boas. Faz menos sentido ainda quando lembramos que os membros do Coldplay lançaram a faixa E-Lo sob o nome de "Los Unidades" pois eles queriam trazer uma sonoridade diferente, sendo que a faixa não foge tanto do contexto da banda quanto muitas faixas de "Everyday Life".… Expand
  62. lucaasm
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Grande álbum , que nos faz viajar pelas canções . Bastante diversificado e com a qualidade de sempre do Coldplay.
  63. alejoarenas15
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Their ability to reinvent themselves amazes me. This experimental album reminds me of Viva la Vida (which is their best for me), the cohesion between songs makes such a great experience to utterly listening to them and proves they're not trying to like anybody but themselves.
  64. ISJ
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    In Everyday Life, Coldplay dares to venture into the concepts that made them great to begin with whilst still maintaining a unique sound. This makes the album perhaps their most interesting to date as they'll be facing the large mainstream pop-audiance head on with little production on most songs. This is an album that will come to embody Coldplay's impact on a music industry where mostIn Everyday Life, Coldplay dares to venture into the concepts that made them great to begin with whilst still maintaining a unique sound. This makes the album perhaps their most interesting to date as they'll be facing the large mainstream pop-audiance head on with little production on most songs. This is an album that will come to embody Coldplay's impact on a music industry where most artists stay within their comfort zone. Can a wholehearted fan have asked for more than what this album offers?… Collapse
  65. Matheusfrs
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! It is the band's best work since Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The album features the sound of the first albums, organic, experimental sounds and simple songs. Highlights: Arabesque, Church, Trouble in Town, Old Friends and Champion of the world.… Expand
  66. ftomaz
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Viajar o mundo em busca de si e de suas melodias, fez o Coldplay materializar a sensação de ser tudo em busca do concreto e do belo. Do desconhecido trouxe a verdade em notas e acordes.
  67. Solanin
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Coldplay ha demostrado con este álbum que después de andar jugando 8 años, desde el lanzamiento de Mylo Xyloto hasta AHFOD, pueden seguir haciendo buena música
  68. Bruneiro
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    This album is the best coldplay has ever been since Viva la Vida. This is their only album in which I found myself not skipping any song. They’re all amazing
  69. rickyasfos20
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Uno de sus mejores álbumes desde el VLV. Un puñado de canciones que prevalecen dentro de un ciclo de más de 20 años de carrera, sumado a un nivel de experimentación que no muchos se atreven. Si buscas algo delX&Y hacia atrás o algo del Mylo hacia adelante, no lo busques, porque no lo encontrarás. Bienvenidos a la nueva era del Everyday Life, que de por cierto, será breve como el GS.
  70. fayeadvert
    Nov 22, 2019
    5
    This album takes a step for the band and strays away from Coldplay’s usual sound, but close enough that it’s still in reach. Some tracks like “Arabesque” and “Orphans” manage to reach the goal of this album, but other tracks flounder such as “Trouble In Town’s” attempt at social commentary and “Church’s” insignificant choir vocals. The overall political tone of the album is best describedThis album takes a step for the band and strays away from Coldplay’s usual sound, but close enough that it’s still in reach. Some tracks like “Arabesque” and “Orphans” manage to reach the goal of this album, but other tracks flounder such as “Trouble In Town’s” attempt at social commentary and “Church’s” insignificant choir vocals. The overall political tone of the album is best described by one word: safe. They try to take on topics like racism, environmental awareness, and mix in different cultural sounds, but the whole album seems like a very light summary of the various issues the world has faced in recent years to prove they haven’t been ignoring it and they definitely care. It doesn’t blend the sounds or issues in a very innovative approach. It’s careful enough to not ruffle any feathers, but is too vague to be praised for its efforts. Coldplay has been criticized throughout the years, listeners often citing their newest releases as weaker than the previous and in this case, I think that formula stands true. It’s not horrible, but it’s very forgettable. None of the tracks hit as hard as even the previous album’s “Adventure of a Lifetime” or “Hymn for the Weekend” featuring Beyoncé, and it’s definitely overshadowed by their classic melancholic stadium-rock ballads.… Expand
  71. Juan42
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The lyrics, the message , the melodies, this album is their best one since Viva la Vida.
    Coldplay are brave and they have a huge message for the world in this album!    … Expand
  72. Jare
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just see how complex this album is, you can feel them trying to make an album that want to reach you whenever you are, and whatever you are going through, this is an album that we didn't know we need, still they make it happen.… Expand
  73. mgodin21
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    Very solid release. Their most interesting effort since Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends.
  74. JXI
    Nov 22, 2019
    8
    Coldplay was always music for middle aged white women. This is great, but it's for middle aged white women who are going out on the town with some gospel and horns.
  75. marianodealba
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    After A Head Full of Dreams, Coldplay delivers a stunning stripped-back double album about the current state of the world. Partly evoking their first album Parachutes on some tracks, the band demonstrates an underrated ability to reinvent themselves with gorgeous music. It is already one of Coldplay's best albums. Just listen to Trouble in Town, Daddy, Arabesque, Eko, and Champion of the World.
  76. laurosouza11
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Everyday Life exceeded all of my expectations for Coldplay boldness. A visionary album that got it right in experimentalism, easily becoming Coldplay's best album of the decade (in my opinion). I wouldn't be surprised if he was nominated (or winner) of any Grammy. Highlight for the songs "Cry Cry Cry", "Everyday Life", "Broken", "Old Friends", "Daddy" and "Champion of the World".
  77. ViniBRMeta
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    With Everyday Life Coldplay releases their most eclectic album that seeks influence on Middle Eastern musical sounds mixed with the alternative rock of the British band. The result is the band's best work since Mylo Xyloto, something that appeals to fans who asked the band to set aside their pop side as well as those who prefer the more colorful phase of the band. It is one of the biggestWith Everyday Life Coldplay releases their most eclectic album that seeks influence on Middle Eastern musical sounds mixed with the alternative rock of the British band. The result is the band's best work since Mylo Xyloto, something that appeals to fans who asked the band to set aside their pop side as well as those who prefer the more colorful phase of the band. It is one of the biggest albums of the season and deserves recognition. Arabesque is simply phenomenal… Expand
  78. Chiago
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    The proof that Coldplay is still capable of doing amazing music. The songs are so different from each other, but all of them, amazing in their way.
  79. kennethkarthik
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    It’s really hard being popular and trying to capture the magic of your indie roots. Coldplay’s 4 year hiatus shows just how much they’ve evolved from the pop giants they were after their last album and the Chainsmokers collaboration. It takes guts to refrain from falling into the trap of making popular generic music especially when you’re at the verge of it. And this very choice ofIt’s really hard being popular and trying to capture the magic of your indie roots. Coldplay’s 4 year hiatus shows just how much they’ve evolved from the pop giants they were after their last album and the Chainsmokers collaboration. It takes guts to refrain from falling into the trap of making popular generic music especially when you’re at the verge of it. And this very choice of Coldplay’s is complemented with their choice of subject matter for this record. War, crime, racism, police brutality, parental issues, religion, language, love and living itself. This really is Everyday Life. The record has a universal sound, a little taste of everything, a 2.5 minute violin piece, a Mozart like piano melody, the longest saxophone solo I’ve heard on a song in a while, a couple iPhone recordings, samples of violence, ambient city sounds, rain, church choirs, Arabic, Persian, French, you name it. To do all of this and yet still sound like Coldplay is truly something to appreciate. This could be their best since Viva La Vida, they seem to have identified how to bring experimentation to their sound again.… Expand
  80. ColdplayerGabo
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores albums de Coldplay, esas partes experimentales las sacan perfectamente bien. COTW, TIT y Daddy son Joyas.
  81. jeffer21
    Nov 22, 2019
    8
    this album is so eclectic, melancholy, emotional, unlike any other album in the band, literally art in the form of music, more than necessary nowadays.
  82. kadoka
    Nov 22, 2019
    6
    It takes a long while to get into a more Coldplay-like stride, and goes on a long experimental (not always fitting) journey to get there, but it is all the better when it finally arrives. But no sooner has it arrived, the album ends. I am not knocking the band for trying something different and there are moments of melodious bliss that sometimes exceed anything they have every producedIt takes a long while to get into a more Coldplay-like stride, and goes on a long experimental (not always fitting) journey to get there, but it is all the better when it finally arrives. But no sooner has it arrived, the album ends. I am not knocking the band for trying something different and there are moments of melodious bliss that sometimes exceed anything they have every produced before, but sadly these are fleeting moments, and there are also plenty of dodgy, somewhat peculiar miss steps. Some tracks just feel rushed and incomplete. I really don't understand why bands have to shoehorn weird politically charged spoken bits into their songs to get a message across. Surely the message is more powerful when it feels like a natural piece of the music. Sadly they don't. My favourite tracks are probably Champion of the World, Everyday Life, Orphans and Arabesque; the opening instrumental is an honorable mention. This is when the band finally enters their stride. If only there had been more tracks like this and less of the bizarre gospel-infused god-chanting numbers in the middle. If you have already heard the singes, I would say that is about as good as Everyday Life gets. Definitely worth a listen but not one you are going to have on repeat for too long. Certainly not my favourite in their catalogue but also not their worst.… Expand
  83. sambuu
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Hands down, Best Coldplay album in last 10 years. Arabesque and Trouble in Town are highlight tracks of the album.
  84. skypala
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    A cohesive yet widely varied collection of stories drawing from humanity and all the hardship and beauty that comes with it.

    The album starts calm and almost melancholy, in the opener Sunrise, which in it's own somber way perfectly encapsulates all the emotion that is to follow. Within the instrumental string track, all of the problems and beauty of yesterday and tomorrow are felt in    A cohesive yet widely varied collection of stories drawing from humanity and all the hardship and beauty that comes with it.

    The album starts calm and almost melancholy, in the opener Sunrise, which in it's own somber way perfectly encapsulates all the emotion that is to follow. Within the instrumental string track, all of the problems and beauty of yesterday and tomorrow are felt in just the span of 2 minutes. This transforms into a wave of euphoria in the dreamy and ambient track Church but turns into a sort of dread with the slow burning and socially charged Trouble in Town which explodes into a groggy climax filled with detuned strings and raging guitar. The mood then dissolves into further sorrow until building into explosive anger with the 6 minute grandiose arabesque, before simmering into solemn contemplation in the choral When I Need a Friend track to close off the Sunrise half of the LP.

    Then in sunset, each song is kind of like a different emotional release for everything we felt in sunrise. An angry satirical rant in guns, speaks to the frustrations of political deadlock in America. Joyous yearning in orphans of lost innocence in the shimmer Orphans. Nostalgic appreciation and genuine optimism in the soft yet touching eko. Cry Cry Cry takes a 50s Doo-Wop and turns it into warm embrace for someone who needs it. And finally, Martin reflects on the life of an old companion, speaking to platonic friendships that have the ability to outlast lifetimes in the bitter sweet finger-style guitar song Old Friends.

    It all culminates in a feeling of peace of assurance in the instrumental track Bani Adam, which begins as a classical piano solo before coming to life in a spacey arrangement in which a poem eloquently states "if you don't hurt when you see others hurting, you do not deserve to call yourself human". Then, with a seamless transition, the band explodes into optimistic euphoria in penultimate track Champion of the World, which tells a story of perseverance amongst adversity. The LP draws to an emotional close by recollecting the ups and downs of everyday life in the closing track, aptly named Everyday Life with the line "Got to keep dancing when the lights go out".    … Expand
  85. Amrsalah
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Coldplay are back and ambitious as ever... One of their best albums in years..

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Dec 11, 2019
    60
    And musically, at least, that journey paid off. ... Martin can be awfully simplistic in these songs — a problem in any context but especially on an album otherwise marked by some of his most nuanced words.
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  2. Consequence
    Dec 11, 2019
    75
    Everyday Life mixes the magic of “old” Coldplay with their smash hits that have kept them at the top for so long. And it works.
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  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 10, 2019
    50
    There is the occasional flash of pop brilliance - notably desert-rock nugget Arabesque - but for non-fans Coldplay this dose of Everyday Life will be one they can easily do without. [Jan 2019, p.87]
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