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THE REVIEW
EPs are never appreciated as they should be. And in this case, it's not even worth considering it as a complete work, as it lacks some homogeneity.
In fact, it's a collection of three songs, two of which are already included in the setlist the band is performing on their festival tour, which will likely become part of that mysterious LP5 that Chris Martin delays year after year. And so, instead of giving us another lousy Christmas song, the band (to kill time) aims for the big summer single: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall. This song, which takes elements from the 1976 track I Go to Rio by Peter Allen, is a poor dance imitation of Coldplay's worst moments, so I won't spend any more words on this track.
However, the songs that follow are interesting. The second, Major Minus, is as compelling and fresh as God Put a Smile Upon Your Face. The oh oh in the chorus is reminiscent of Sympathy for the Devil by the Stones, while the vocal part in the bridge makes it resemble a piece from U2 in the 90s, when (coincidentally) they were working with Brian Eno. Eno's work in the mixing phase is quite evident, making an otherwise lackluster track interesting over time. The guitar ahead of the vocals and an important solo toward the song's end put guitarist Buckland in the spotlight, giving him the right importance. Moving to Mars, on the other hand, is a ballad that initially differs a bit from Coldplay's previous work, but ends up recalling some tracks from the debut Parachutes in a more grandiose version with a more complex structure.
All in all, after several years of waiting, this EP that wraps up in a matter of minutes is a bit lacking and leaves a bitter taste for those who have been waiting for the follow-up to "Viva la Vida". Listen to it while you wait for the new album's release.
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This review critically assesses Coldplay's EP 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall.' While the lead track is seen as weak, the other two songs receive praise for their freshness and depth. The EP is viewed as a brief, somewhat uneven release that fans can enjoy while awaiting the full upcoming album.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The core members are Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. They are known for melodic, arena-scaled pop-rock and for alternating mainstream anthems with occasional experimental departures.51 Reviews
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