Viva La Vida

The album is full of depth and melody, and offers a more available and complete set of songs than Coldplay's last album. Worth every penny.

After many years of loathing Coldplay to the uttermost, and letting it be known by quoting the "40 Year Old Virgin" line of "you know how I know you're gay..." to various fans, I now find myself in unison with those who adore this band. Viva La Vida is an awesome concept album. It is definitely a departure from their previous outings, but still just as sweet. The experimentation with new sounds and styles shows considerable growth and awareness of themselves and their abilities to make solid, meaningful music. At no time while listening to this album did I feel like they were employing their standard "Coldplay formula". This edition to their already stellar discography is fresh, imaginative, and considerably enjoyable to listen to. Whether just sitting around the house, or cruising down the highway one can't help but be pleased with what it is coming from the speakers. This one gets an A+ from me.

When a group goes mainstream in a significant way, it always seems like a deathwatch begins for their music to turn safe or derivative because they've simply run out of ideas or are attempting to appeal to the widest possible audience. Fortunately, Coldplay hasn't (yet?) gotten to that point with their latest album.

Yawn! What a snoozefest of an album. Whoever likes this album is a total dork. And some of you have the nerve to give this 5 stars and call it a "masterpiece"! Yikes. I'd take good 'ol St.Anger or Staind over this "artistic" garbage.

This is a super and magnificent album from coldplay. Everybody should have it and cheer with the world. VIVA COLDPLAY!!!!....