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Viva La Vida

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Coldplay is in the running for most improved and inventive band of the year. "Viva La Vida" has been selected as the song to lead the charge on mainstream radio, and Coldplay expands on their new "cultured" sound. Gone are the melodic experiences that were "Clocks" and "Speed of Sound," and welcome to the string-based epic of "Viva La Vida." Is the new sound better? While most would say no, I think the song grows on you. And in the end it's nice to have a fine work of art worthy of Da Vinci, rather than the pumpkin carvings of Young Jeezy.

The sound is as I said a melodic epic with lots of strings. The music goes perfectly with the song, and it seems to hit all the right notes. Structurally, it is equally as brilliant, building to its epic climax complete with choirs and bells. Chris Martin can only add to the song with his ever-melodic vocals, which have never sounded better. You have to admit, Gwynth Paltrow and Chris Martin have only gotten better in their work, and they have seemed to hit new highs this summer.

Lyrically, it undeniably has a lot of Christian imagery, which would make sense since he's Catholic. But the overall meaning could be a myriad of things. But in either case, the lyrics, the music, the vocals, the atmosphere, all mesh together in one glorious tune. And amazingly, the song comes out a bit catchy.

Overall, Coldplay's best? It's epic. It's melodic. It's different. It's brilliant. It's Coldplay. I can't wait to listen to the whole album, but if it's anything like the two I've heard so far, it should be the best album of the past few years. A true work of art in the sea of tranquility. I can only hope it reaches #1 on the Hot 100.

I've rarely listened to Coldplay - I prefer Keane myself, but when I heard the groove and hook to Viva La Vida I was instantly converted. It's huge, and awesome in its wall-of-sound thickness. This is all I ask for from my summer music. And pretentious? Get out of here - exactly how many pop songs about Napoleon can you compare it to? Smart, hooky music - I'll take all I can get.

A song with a Spanish title ('Viva La Vida' is literally 'Live the Life' in English.) based on a Spanish painting of the same name.

It's accepted meanings range from Napoleon and the French Revolution to Jesus Christ. Quite a range.

This is one of those songs that I can listen to over and over again and not get sick of (very quickly) and is in my opinion the best song on the album and in my top 20.

As with the rest of the album it is a departure from Coldplay's other work and incorporates orchestral, sweeping themes and tells a story of an apparent loss of power and the lament that follows. The song utilizes a certain Imperial age military beat and when combined with stirring lyrics and voice work it has a semi-epic feel which lifts the spirit, despite the melancholy theme of the song.

I do like this song a lot! One of the songs I play a lot. Love coldplay, love this song. My favorite coldplay song for sure!!!! out of any album. The other song I like a lot right now if you click see my other reviews you can see my review on that song (The Warehouse Band). They are new on myspace, like em a lot.

I was not a fan of Coldplay in the past even though they had hit songs. But when this song came on the radio last week, I loved it. There are not many songs you will like in one shot and usually people like songs after listening to it twice or three times but this song wasn't. Great song.

It is so hard to believe that Coldplay is still making really good songs this past decade, heart and soul. After the mammoth success of songs like Speed Of Sound, and the recent haunting and dark Violet Hill, Chris Martin and the boys still know what they are doing, and this latest single shows no signs of slowing down. Their latest single, the title track from their 4th album Viva La Vida, really brings in a nice mix of orchestral and pop worlds, which blend in pretty nicely with the song. I really like the feeling of this song through Chris and the boys, because it is simple, and doesn't feel like it is honestly as flimsy as who is hot right now like Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers. While the song isn't as dominant as their earlier songs, it still shows that Coldplay is still on track. I hope their next single is as good, or even better than this.

Song: B 1/2-

But all the songs are excellent, and you are sure to fall in love with each and every one. Strawberry Swing was my favorite. I initially bought this after hearing Viva La Vida, which is one of the most powerful Coldplay songs ever written.

Viva la Vida is probably my favorite song ever.
Coldplay has plenty of talent (and a cool band-name too)
I hope they crank out more like Viva la Vida!!

The beat of this song was stuck in my head for weeks because I couldn't figure out who sang it or what the title of the song. When I found out the title it was a must buy song.

There's a reason this song was so popular. Not only does it have an incredibly memorable melody, it also has some danged fine lyrics. The song talks about being at the top of things and realizing what a weak foundation things were built on. Great song!