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 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Viva La Vida
Common Sense Media says
Darker album from emotionally charged band.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a generally dark album – much more so than Coldplay's previous ones. The songs (sometimes through complex double entendres) do cover the troubling subjects of death and suicide, but don't glorify them in any way.
What's the story?
Uber-producer Brian Eno (think U2) has transformed this larger-than-life band from mediocrity to musical supremacy. This 10-track collection (formally titled Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends) sonically expands from previously-labeled soft stadium rock and ventures in to unchartered waters with a striking fusion of contemplative piano, rhythmic guitars, and all-encompassing strings.
Is it any good?
The album's lyrical journey – sometimes haunting, sometimes suspenseful, and sometimes even campy – leaves you feeling like there's a lack of clarity in what the band wants the song to mean. The mysteriousness probably adds to Coldplay's allure, but may also leave some fans feeling like VIDA LA VIVA lacks direction. Either way, this fourth offering from this distinguished band is unpredictably gratifying.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Coldplay decided to go down a darker road musically. Do you think this will loose some fans? Also, families can discuss Coldplay's choice of cover art. What is the painting depicting? What do you think the band is trying to convey with their choice and how does it relate to their emotional music?
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Coldplay is actually pretty clean! Some songs (definately Viva la vida) may be hard for younger kids to understand because it's deep, but it's good music and appropriate enough for almost everyone!
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The music video is exceptional...
A very good song from a very good album... enough said...
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go coldplay
cold play has taste i think its their best song ever
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One of Coldplay's best albums, one of the best in alt. rock
Even though the album doesn't contain a song as catchy as Clocks, or as shimmeringly beautiful as Shiver, this album is still one of the best albums to come out this decade.
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Amazing lyrics, no bad messages being sent.
All of the songs are just... absolutely amazing. I mean, you listen to music to enjoy it, not to get some twisted message out of it, right? I think it's pretty stupid that parents won't let their kids listen to music like this because it is a generally dark album. Hey, this is better than them listening about Lady Gaga and some disco stick.. or whatever. (ew.) I recommend Strawberry Swing or Cemeteries Of London. Those are my favorites on the CD. Coldplay is legendary. no questions asked.
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Jack Johnson
The cover of the CD case has a woman on a horse whose shirt came off and her breasts are exposed.
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Rock on
I love dis song its great.I hve nthin bad to sat about dis one. atleast i can understand dis nt like sme songs and yea it has a meanin and smetimes i feel like sme songs dnt.Its nt a bad inflience.
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ANOTHER GREAT ALBUM FROM GREAT BAND
EXCELLENT VOCALS AND GREAT COMPOSITION OF MUSIC ESPECIALLY IN THE SONG " YES".
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