Speed of Sound [SINGLE] [IMPORT]

Coldplay

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2005)
• Original Release Date: July 19, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: EMI Int'l
• ASIN: B000983WK8
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,621 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
UK digi-pack pressing of their first single from their 2005 album, 'X & Y'. The album version of the title track is scheduled to be b/w two non-album tracks, 'Things I Don't Understand' and 'Proof'. EMI. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You need the single, even if you bought the album!, June 6, 2005

By	Aaron K (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speed of Sound (Audio CD)

If you're a Coldplay fan, you were probably as excited as I was to hear the first outstanding single from X&Y. "Speed Of Sound" is as good as Coldplay gets, sounding like an updated version of "Clocks."

What makes this release essential, though, are the b-sides. Sure, you may have already picked up the album, but you'll need "Things I Don't Understand" and "Proof." Both songs, without question, could have made the track list for X&Y.

"Things I Don't Understand" is an uptempo jam, very reminiscent of New Order's "Regret." In fact, it's probably one of their strongest b-sides to date, along with "One I Love" from the "In My Place" single. According to Coldplay.com, the track was scheduled to be on X&Y, but it was pulled at the last minute.

"Proof" is another ballad, and although it's not the best song they've ever recorded, it would probably be album material for most other bands.

If you're new to collecting Coldplay singles, this is one of the best to start with. "Things I Don't Understand" alone makes it a worthy purchase. I would also recommend checking out the singles from A Rush Of Blood To The Head, which all have excellent b-sides.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice, July 11, 2005

By	Winter Gold "Wendy" (Central California, USA) - See all my reviews

This is the Single for "Speed of Sound." I purchased it primarily for the other two songs, "Things that I Don't Understand" and "Proof." Both of these songs make this CD more than worth the price of admission. Of course, "Speed of Sound" is a "get you moving" kind of tune.
If you are a fan of Coldplay, I cannot imagine your not enjoying this CD.
One more thing, depending which country this CD is sourced from, it may not be playable on your computer's regular software and therefore not transferrable onto your MP3 (iPod). It is playable on your computer as long as you load the supplied software. This will allow the listener to play the CD on the computer, but not download it to your hard drive.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It may not play, December 31, 2005

By	D. Smith "Just another user" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought the CD, but unfortunately it will not play on my house player - due to the copy protection format being used. BE AWARE - you may not be able to play this cd. IF you play it on your PC, disable autorun first or it will attempt to install copy protection software on your pc.