I haven't had internet for about 2 weeks now... mainly because Sky are shite... so I'm using the University internet to quickly post a couple of reviews I wrote for the Uni newspaper. Firstly, Coldplay's new single.
Since the release of their first album, Parachutes, in 2000, Coldplay have gone from strength to strength, constantly progressing their sound, regardless of what critics say. Mylo Xyloto (try pronouncing that one) is due to be released on 24th October this year, and promises to once again show why Coldplay are one of the world’s greatest bands.
Paradise is the second single to be released from the album, showcasing the band’s ability and willingness to experiment with different sounds and instruments to create something unexpected in all the right ways. From the moment the track starts, the synths are apparent, building to a kind-of second introduction that hits like a truck, in a good way. The track leaps to a new level, an anthemic level, that we know Coldplay are more that capable of reaching. This is echoed in the chorus of “para-para-paradise” that gives an indescribable feeling. There’s a sense of hope and euphoria, as it becomes pretty hard to resist singing along. Of course there are guitars and the like involved, as Coldplay haven’t forgotten their roots.
Experimenting suits the band well, as they roll out yet another obvious hit. There’s no doubt the album will be just as brilliant.
4/5
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