VIMTV Album Review #408: Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto

Jake: 62/100

Tom: 59/100

Verdict: Not recommended.

Overview: Coldplay’s newest may be produced to the shiniest extent that today’s technology has to offer, but that doesn’t prevent it from coming off as the band’s most uninspired songwriting. The few saving graces of this album are terrific– however, it’s difficult to tell if they don’t just seem that way compared to the fluff around it. This album isn’t completely awful by any means, but relative to a lot of music coming out, it simply isn’t worth the listener’s time.

Jake’s Track Picks: 

• 8. Major Minus
• 9. U.F.O.

Tom’s Track Picks: 

• 4. Charlie Brown
• 5. Us Against The World
• 8. Major Minus

VIMTV Research Links:

• Coldplay Band Website
• Wikipedia – Coldplay
• Coldplay Myspace
• Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto reviews at Metacritic
• Lyrics – Coldplay

Major Minus

U.F.O.

Coldplay Interview

VIMTV Episode #39: Coldplay – Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends

Jake: Highly Recommended, 99/100

Tom: Highly Recommended, 94/100

Overview: Coldplay’s fourth album, produced by Brian Eno, finds them being less atmospheric than “X&Y,” but more flowing and album based than “Rush Of Blood To The Head.” Jake and Tom both love this album. ‘Nuff said, watch the video!

Recommended Similar Artists: Radiohead, U2, Doves

Jake’s Track Picks: 

• 3. Lost!
• 9. Strawberry Swing
• 10. Death And All His Friends

Tom’s Track Picks: 

• 4. 42
• 9. Strawberry Swing

VIMTV Research Links:

• Coldplay Band Website
• Wikipedia – Coldplay
• Coldplay Myspace
• Coldplay – Viva La Vida reviews at Metacritic
• Lyrics – Coldplay