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Track Listings
1 | Square One |
2 | What If |
3 | White Shadows |
4 | Fix You |
5 | Talk |
6 | X&Y |
7 | Speed of Sound |
8 | A Message |
9 | Low |
10 | The Hardest Part |
11 | Swallowed in the Sea |
12 | Twisted Logic |
13 | Til Kingdom Come |
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Product Description
Coldplay's massively anticipated new album, X&Y, is the follow-up to 2002's 16-million selling 'A Rush of Blood To The Head' and includes the single 'Speed of Sound'. X&Y was recorded at studios in the UK and has been produced by Danton Supple (Morrissey, Elbow), Ken Nelson (Badly Drawn Boy, Kings of Convenience) and the band themselves. US pressing features the hidden bonus track, 'Til Kingdom Come' which is available on all other pressings. EMI. 2005.
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Things have gone ridiculously well for Coldplay since 2002's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The group's global album sales have soared past the 10-million mark, putting it in the same stratosphere as megabands U2 and the Dave Matthews Band. People have offered up their bank accounts, cars, and even bodies for tickets to its shows. And, in a interesting twist, frontman Chris Martin married Gwyneth Paltrow and set the tabloid world aflame. Funny thing, then, that the British quartet's much-anticipated third album, X&Y, is all about staying grounded. In the powerful opener, "Square One," the singer insists people are fundamentally the same no matter what their stature: "You just want... Somebody listening to what you say," he sings. On "Fix You," Martin grapples with imperfection and missed opportunity: "When you love someone but it goes to waste... Could it be worse?" Meanwhile, the vibrant single, "Speed of Sound," is all about reconnecting with the spirit and soul in the face of the paparazzi's flashbulbs. Musically, the band has never sounded more adventurous, referencing everyone from Kraftwerk ("Talk") to the Pogues ("Swallowed in the Sea"), all the while sweeping aside those Radiohead-lite comparisons to embrace a massive, moving sound that makes simplicity seem sublime. --Aidin Vaziri
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By ratcheting up their guitars and still singing about everyday themes, Coldplay are recasting their nerdy-student Britpop as Important Rock Music without sacrificing the homespun vibe that allowed Martin's fans to believe that he wrote a song for each one of them and called it "Yellow." [Jun 2005, p.99] -- SPIN
Some may call it repetitious, but with songs so beautifully crafted, everyone should agree that X&Y equals A. -- E! Online
This is not easy listening; on the contrary, it requires a real commitment from the listener. But it's a commitment that'll be amply rewarded. -- Paste Magazine
Unusually accomplished, fresh, and emotional. -- Village Voice
[Coldplay] have made their masterpiece. [Jun 2005, p.112] -- Blender
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.12 x 5.71 x 0.39 inches; 3.6 ounces
- Manufacturer : Capitol
- Item model number : 2125648
- Original Release Date : 2005
- SPARS Code : DDD
- Date First Available : January 29, 2007
- Label : Capitol
- ASIN : B0006L16N8
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #24,927 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #38 in Britpop
- #465 in Adult Alternative (CDs & Vinyl)
- #645 in Indie & Lo-Fi (CDs & Vinyl)
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X&Y
Studio album by Coldplay
Released
6 June 2005
Recorded
January 2004 – April 2005 at
Air Lyndhurst, London
Parr Street, Liverpool
CRC, Chicago
Sarm West, London
Townhouse, London
The Hit Factory, NYC
Genre
Alternative rock, post-Britpop
Length
62:30
Label
Capitol, Parlophone
Producer
Danton Supple, Coldplay, Ken Nelson (4 tracks)
Coldplay chronology
Coldplay Live 2003
(2003) X&Y
(2005) The Singles 1999–2006
(2007)
Latin America Tour Edition
Singles from X&Y
1."Speed of Sound"
Released: 23 May 2005
2."Fix You"
Released: 5 September 2005
3."Talk"
Released: 19 December 2005
4."The Hardest Part"
Released: 3 April 2006
5."What If"
Released: 27 June 2006
6."White Shadows"
Released: 8 June 2007
X&Y is the third studio album by British alternative rock band Coldplay, released 6 June 2005 in the United Kingdom via the record label Parlophone. The album, which features influences of electronic music, was produced by the band and British record producer Danton Supple. Development of the album was often troubled; the album's original producer, British record producer Ken Nelson, was supposed to produce much of the album, however, many songs written during their sessions were ditched due to the band's dissatisfaction. The album's cover art is a combination of colours and blocks, which is a representation of the Baudot code.
The album contains twelve tracks and an additional hidden track, "Til Kingdom Come". It is omitted from the track listing on the album sleeve, but listed as "+" on the disc label and inside the album booklet. It was originally planned for American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash to record it with lead singer, Chris Martin, but Cash died before he was able to do so.[1] The song "Talk" appeared on the main track listing, although it was thought to have been downgraded to a B-side for the album's subsequent single releases, after it leaked online in early 2005.[2]
X&Y was released after a considerable amount of hype and was a significant commercial success, reaching the top spot of many charts worldwide, including the United Kingdom and United States, the latter being their first. With accumulated sales of 8.3 million units in 2005 alone, X&Y was the best-selling album released in 2005 worldwide. By 2011, the album had sold over 13 million copies worldwide.[3]
Overall reaction to the album has been generally positive, though some critics cited it as being inferior to its predecessors. The album spawned the singles "Speed of Sound", "Fix You", "Talk", "The Hardest Part", "What If" and "White Shadows".
Below I have rated the first 6 tracks, the numbering is unique on this CD, it consists of X1-X6, Y1-Y6 and + (13 tracks in all):
X1. "Square One" 4 of 5 - Although this song may start off wierd, as soon as the drums come in I could tell it was going to be a great song. The chorus is a psychedelic mixture of guitar riffs, piano sounds and Chris Martin's signiture vocals. The contrast between the verse and the chorus creates an altogether great song.
X2. "What If" 5 of 5 - A great piano song, reminiscent of "Everything's Not Lost" (from "Parachutes"). The lyrics are full of hypotheticals (most containing "what if..."). This is a nice laid back song that I find myself humming the chorus of this song quite often. I rate this one of the best songs on "X&Y".
X3. "White Shadows" 3 of 5 - This is a nice song but not the best. It is very similar to a Franz Ferdinand song. I am not very fond of the guitar riff that enters in the second verse as it conflicts with the vocals. But I do like the deep vocals in the chorus ("Maybe you get what you wanted/Maybe you stumble upon it"). Overall I enjoy this compisition, but it is one of the songs that I pass over occasionally while listening to the album.
X4. "Fix You" 5 of 5 - A good song, Chris Martin's voice sits well with the begining organs. Then instruments slowly join in as the song progresses, including piano, strings, guitar and drums. By the time the electric guitar and drums join in, the song has been built up to a masterpiece. The fullness and clarity of the instruments can be heard. Then the song gets quiet for the ending, giving it the rise and fall of an incredible song.
X5. "Talk" 3 of 5 - A nice song, that "contains elements of Kraftwerk's 'Computer Love'" (as the booklet puts it). The strumming of the electric guitar makes a cool sound which combines with a Coldplay-esque riff to create a decent sound. I do not like some of the guitar as it is very repetative and as we all know familiarity breeds contempt. Overall I find I don't enjoy listening to this song as much as the other songs.
X6. "X&Y" 4 of 5 - This song lives up to its expectations as the title track. A good song showing off the vocal talents of Chris and a nice psyedelic, slow guitar solo that is typical of Coldplay. Although it starts with only strings it builds up to a full orchestra of instruments before it suddenly reverts back to only violins, much like the middle of the Beatles' "I Am the Walrus". Again this displays their musical talents and has an overall good sound.
I would rate the others but I don't have alot of time so I'll just give you my recommendations:
Y1. "Speed of Sound" 5 of 5 (I enjoyed the music video as well)
Y2. "A Message" 4 of 5 (Good acoustic song to play)
Y4. "The Hardest Part" 5 of 5 (My favorite song)
Y5. "Swallowed in the Sea" 5 of 5 (Great Coldplay song)
+. "'Til Kingdom Come" 4 of 5 (Good Acoustic song)
I would recommend this CD to anyone who liked Coldplay's other CDs or even just the songs that they've heard around. This album does not have any pimped out rapperz with vulgar profanities, and therefore should not be recommended to people who are searching for such music. This is my first review and I hope you all found it helpful.