Between Hope and Desperation

This year Coldplay proved once again what an incredibly talented band they are. Once more their music is superb and Viva la Vida will go down in history as a masterpiece of musical influence. My opinion, of course. It is no secret that they are my most favourite band. Their lyrics and their melodies have always been inspirational to me. The funny thing is, they say, “Coldplay leaves a lot of people cold” and the band says they have music, so good, that they would never show it to anybody. I think this music is genius and those who dislike it are…downright idiots. To be polite.

And the newest album rocks the charts. Viva la Vida is, simply put, one masterpiece after another. Every song is revelational. It always took me a few hearings before I could really like any of their songs, but after that, I am hoked for life. The same things happens here. Starting with Violet Hill, which I  hated when I first heard, and know grew to love. Don’t look at the video, just listen. The melody lifts the spirit up and the lyrics talk to the soul. The same goes for Viva la Vida itself, especially the chorus part, where joy just springs up. One of my personal favourites on the album are A Message and Strawberry Swing. Also, Yes is really cool.

In my modest opinion, Coldplay have delivered. Viva la Vida will be a roaring success. Colourful, delicious, profound, touching, inspiring. Excellent. Coldplay style.∞