Hurts Like Heaven

Coldplay has always been poppy, where the hell have you been? They've never had deep lyrics either lol. They are just trying something different and to me it seems like they're having fun with it. Maybe fun isn't your thing. Maybe you find it too shallow and unartistic ;)

@grimangelix...coldplay lyrics have never been deep? excuse me, but where have YOU been? and Coldplay has not always been "poppy". Please, do your research and make sure you know the band before making idiotic comments like that. I agree, this album is slightly more upbeat than others and has a different sound, but that's not a bad thing, it is bound to happen as a band matures. Go back and listen to the albums X&Y, Parachutes, and even A Rush Of Blood To The Head. Don't try to tell me that's 'poppy'.

@Hero of the Day<br /> You will not find a "new" Coldplay.<br /> People change. <br /> I know its not easy that this Awesome Band change but we all change.

Look at the stars<br /> Look how they shine for you<br /> And everything you do<br /> Yeah, they were all yellow<br /> <br /> I came along<br /> I wrote a song for you<br /> And all the things you do<br /> And it was called "Yellow"<br /> <br /> oh god the the deepness.....im drowning in it :p<br /> <br /> Did I drive you away?<br /> I know what you'll say,<br /> You say, "Oh, sing one we know,"<br /> But I promise you this;<br /> I'll always look out for you,<br /> That's what I'll do.<br /> <br /> I say "ohhhhhhhh,"<br /> I say "ohhhhhhhh.<br /> <br /> loooooooooooooooooooooooool pop<br /> parachutes was extremely pop rock <br /> This isn't the first time coldplay have done pop. I do think this is the first time they've done bouncy synthy stuff though.<br /> <br /> <br />

well, i've got to say yellow has slightly more substance then 'caaaliiforniaaaa gurlss we're unforrgettable daisy duukes bikiniss on top!" thats what i'm assuming is being suggested my 'poppy'. you seem to be the shallow and unartistic one

There're different shades of pop. What I mean by saying that coldplay was always pop is that their songs are pretty simple and safe both lyrically and musically. lately theyve tried some new stuff with viva and mylo but its still in the safe pop zone where the general audience will still like them. Im not saying that coldplay are a bad band or anything but they are sure as hell not deep and artistic lol. They just make pretty music. I dont want this to degrade into a name calling thing so sorry if I offended anyone.

Guys, who gives a rip how "artistic" or "deep" something is? Let people have their taste in music.. Differences, kids. They're what make us unique.<br /> @sarerra Why does it bother you so much that other people like "shallow" music? It's their life, their decision. And what makes you qualified to decide what's artistic or not? (That's a genuine question; I would really like to know. It's not a snarky rhetorical question.)<br /> People need to learn to be tolerant. Goodness.

I actually agree with grimangelix on this one. Does that mean that you can't enjoy Coldplay for who they are? Absolutely not. But I mean, take a look at the lyrics from Paradise: "When she was just a girl She expected the world But it flew away from her reach so She ran away in her sleep and dreamed of Para-para-paradise". To me, at least, this is just like saying "once upon a time there was a boy who really wanted to reach his goal but he didn't make it, what a shame!". I don't know, maybe it does it for some people, but not myself personally. That being said, Paradise is by far my favourite song on the album, love the bass drop leading into the hook, and the simple but powerful guitar solo. Great song writers.<br /> <br /> Coldplay definitely does have some deeper songs as stated above, but for the most part I have to agree with grimangelix. <br /> <br /> Also you can notice on this album they are using alot more electronic kicks, synths and autotune (specifically on hurts like heaven). Still great music, but not what they used to do.<br />

My first impression of the album was that they had gone poppy.The album has begun to grow on me, it is not as deep or non-mainstream as viva la vida but it is still good. Not what i expected but still i like it. Change is ok, accept it.

I kind of agree with both sides. In the end music is music and if it makes you happy then that's all that should matter.<br /> I read in an article (or maybe it was on Ellen) that Chris Martin admitted the lyrics in Mylo Xyloto were a little less deep and he was kind of embarrassed. Granted, they're all very humble. But I think regardless of how "poppy" they sound I think they have the fantastic ability to display real emotions, even through simple lyrics, which is hard to find in most main stream music these days.

I just don't get this.. ok, previous songs were full of acoustic sounds, but i m happy coldplay changing a bit.. its all about melody, and when u tune on mylo xyloto u start to feel excited... I think you like songs like parachutes, amsterdam, a message, what if, til kingdom come, trouble etc. but u hv to admit that as band grows up they r bound to sound differently.. man! he got gwyneth in this journey of 15 years of coldplay, having cute babies, how can u want to him to write songs about never ending solitude and so on.. If u truly love coldplay, u must have trust for them, as long as they are alive, they will be amusing us.. ^_^