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Mylo Xyloto (pronounced /ˈmaɪloʊ ˈzaɪlətoʊ/) is the upcoming fifth studio album by English alternative rock band Coldplay, set for release on 24 October 2011.[1]


Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Entertainment Cockatil [2]


Writing and recording

Chris Martin stated that he does not believe "bands should keep going past the age of 33,"[3] but later rephrased this to say that what he meant was that they must proceed "as if it's our last, because that's the only way to proceed" in December 2008, adding that he thought the band would never split.[4] Bassist Guy Berryman, who earlier wrote that the band will "just have to start work and see how it shapes up",[5] reported that the band would return to the studio:

"We've already got lists of song ideas. We never stop writing. We go into the studio with all the best laid plans then what we end up with is not what we intended. It's just exciting to wonder what will come out the speakers in a year's time. We have very exciting things lined up. It's time to take our music down different directions and really explore other avenues."[6]

In one interview, Chris Martin predicted the style of the incoming album as being less dominated by fanfare, and featuring a more "stripped-down" sound.[7] He also said that the title of the new album "will probably begin with an M."[8]

In 2008 Coldplay established a recording HQ at a disused bakery in Primrose Hill, North London, where they recorded Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.[9] However they relocated to a vacant church, also in north London, to begin work on their fifth album in collaboration with Brian Eno.[10][11][12]

After confirming several festival appearances, the band premiered new songs at their Rock im Park (Nuremberg, Germany) live performance. "There was a fair chunk of new material tonight - a whole six songs of it - only one tune of which anyone in the audience stood any chance of having heard before," said Roadie #42.[13] The names of the new songs coined by him were "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall", "Princess of China", "Major Minus", "Hurts Like Heaven", "Charlie Brown" (named after the Peanuts newspaper comic character of the same name), and "Us Against the World".

On 9 September 2011, the band announced that they had finished the album, posting a picture of the tracklisting on their website.[14]

Style

Mylo Xyloto will be a concept album. According to Chris Martin, the album is "based on a love story with a happy ending.", in which two protagonists: Mylo and Xyloto, who are living in an oppressive, dystopian urban environment, meet one another through a gang called "The Lost Boys", and fall in love. Lyrically, the album is inspired by "old school American graffiti" and "the White Rose Movement." Martin also said that the album was influenced by HBO TV series The Wire.[7] Coldplay have stated on several occasions that they want their next studio album to be "more acoustic" and "more intimate" than its predecessor, 2008's Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.

Release and promotion

The album was set to be released in December 2010 as a "decade-ender", but was postponed to 2011 since the album was far from finished as Coldplay concluded their Viva la Vida Tour. Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland mentioned that the album would be released in the latter year.

The album will be available on the 24th of October 2011 on CD and on vinyl. A special edition of the album that includes the CD, digital copy and LP disc along with copies of the bands studio notes, stencils, a poster, a pop up book and stickers will also be available on the 12th of December 2011.[15] The album was leaked online in its entirety on Oct. 17th.

Singles

On 31 May Coldplay announced that their new song "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" would be released on 3 June at 12 pm BST via download.[16] The single contains elements of "I Go to Rio" written by Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson.[17] On 21 June 2011, Coldplay's website announced that the band would release a digital EP containing the songs "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall", "Major Minus", and "Moving to Mars" on 26 June.[18]

The second single, "Paradise", was released on 12 September 2011.[1] That same day, Chris Martin announced that Rihanna would be featured on "Princess of China". [19]

Track listing

The track listing was announced on the band's website on 9 September 2011.[14][20] All tracks written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Brian Eno and Chris Martin, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Mylo Xyloto" 0:42
2."Hurts Like Heaven" 4:02
3."Paradise" 4:38
4."Charlie Brown" 4:45
5."Us Against the World" 4:00
6."M.M.I.X." 0:48
7."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Martin, Eno, Peter Allen, Adrienne Anderson4:01
8."Major Minus" 3:30
9."U.F.O." 2:18
10."Princess of China" (featuring Rihanna) 3:58
11."Up in Flames" 3:13
12."A Hopeful Transmission" 0:33
13."Don't Let It Break Your Heart" 3:54
14."Up with the Birds"Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Martin, Eno, Leonard Cohen3:46
Japanese bonus tracks – Live from Glastonbury 2011
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."Charlie Brown" 4:48
16."Life Is for Living"Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Martin2:30
17."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Eno, Martin, Peter Allen, Adrienne Anderson4:38

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
BBC Music(favorable)[21]
Mojo[22]
Rolling Stone[23]
Spin(7/10)[24]
The Upcoming[25]

Mylo Xyloto has received positive reviews from contemporary music critics. On Metacritic it currently has a score of 70/100 indicating "generally favorable reviews". Rolling Stone gave the album a positive review stating, "this time Coldplay have integrated the "Enoxification" (as they call it) into their own down-the-middle core: Check out the cascading choral vocals that augment Martin's soaring refrain on "Paradise." Prominent elements prop up the sonic cathedrals: Jonny Buckland's guitar, which is riffier and more muscular than ever, and Euro-house synths that wouldn't sound out of place at a nightclub in Ibiza."[23] The album has also appeared on the top 10 of several iTunes charts, such as Canada, the US, the UK and Australia, well ahead of its release date.

Release history

Region Date Label Format
Worldwide[26][1] 24 October 2011 Parlophone CD, Download, Vinyl
Japan[27] 19 October 2011 EMI Music Japan
Germany[28] 21 October 2011 Parlophone
Australia[28]
Poland[29] 24 October 2011 EMI Music Poland CD
Italy[30] EMI Music Italy Download
25 October 2011[31] CD
North America[26] Capitol Records CD, Download, Vinyl
Brazil[32] 28 October 2011 EMI Music Brazil CD
Chile[33] 31 October 2011 CD

References

  1. ^ a b c "New album, Mylo Xyloto, out on October 24". Coldplay.com. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  2. ^ {{http://www.entertainmentcocktail.com/2011/10/17/coldplay-mylo-xyloto/
  3. ^ Sean, Michaels. "Coldplay to call it quits in 2009?". www.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 5/10/2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ Michaels, Sean (3 December 2008). "Coldplay will never split up". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 12 August 2009.
  5. ^ Coldplay to begin recording follow-up to Viva la Vida | STV Entertainment. News.stv.tv (2009-01-06). Retrieved on 2011-01-27.
  6. ^ Coldplay's next album set to reflect the band's close bond :: COLDPLAY. Coldplaying.Com. Retrieved on 2011-01-27.
  7. ^ a b Dan DeLuca, Philadelphia Inquirer (May 24, 2009) "Comedy, confidence, and Coldplay" Cite error: The named reference "Philadelphia Inquirer Coldplay May 24, 2009" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  8. ^ "Coldplay to unveil new single, Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall :: COLDPLAY". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  9. ^ "Coldplay move into London bakery". www.tourdates.co.uk. Retrieved 5/10/2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Coldplay work on new album in church". The Sun, December 2009. Retrieved July 1st, 2010
  11. ^ The Times: COLDPLAY are holed up in a dilapidated north London church crafting a new album. 7 Dec 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  12. ^ The Sun: 2010: a look ahead at the year in pop. January 1, 2010 . Retrieved 11 January 2010.
  13. ^ "Coldplay Blog". Roadie #42 - Blog #132. coldplay.com. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  14. ^ a b "We've finished the album". coldplay.com. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  15. ^ New album, Mylo Xyloto, Out on October 24. Coldplay.com (2011-08-12). Retrieved on 2011-09-25.
  16. ^ "Every Teardop Is A Waterfall". 31 May 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
  17. ^ "Every Teardop Is A Waterfall lyrics". 3 June 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
  18. ^ "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" EP. coldplay (2011-06-21). Retrieved on 2011-06-22.
  19. ^ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3808583/Rihannas-amazing-on-our-new-album-but-it-took-me-ages-to-dare-ask-her.html
  20. ^ "Mylo Xyloto - Coldplay". Retrieved 23 September 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "AllMusic" ignored (help)
  21. ^ Martin Aston (14 October 2011). "A triumphant fifth LP which reveals familiar strengths in all the right places". BBC. Retrieved 14 Ocotber 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  22. ^ "Reviews of Mylo Xyloto". Any Decent Music?. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  23. ^ a b Eels, Josh (17 October 2011). "Coldplay: Mylo Xyloto". RollingStone. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  24. ^ Mikael Wood (6 October 2011). "Coldplay: Mylo Xyloto". Spin. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
  25. ^ "Album review: Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto". Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  26. ^ a b Waddell, Ray (12 August 2011). "Coldplay: The Billboard Cover Story". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  27. ^ "Mylo Xyloto COLDPLAY [CD]". CDJapan.co.jp. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  28. ^ a b "Mylo Xyloto - Coldplay". jbhifionline.com. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  29. ^ "Muzyka - Mylo Xyloto - Coldplay - CD". empik.com. Retrieved 12/10/2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  30. ^ ""Mylo Xyloto" - Coldplay - Preordina". iTunes Store Italy. Retrieved 12/10/2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  31. ^ "Mylo Xyloto, disco (CD) di Coldplay su laFeltrinelli.it 5099908755322". LaFeltrinelli : online store. Retrieved 12/10/2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  32. ^ http://www.livrariacultura.com.br/scripts/resenha/resenha.asp?nitem=22940640&sid=912153145131015608808315081
  33. ^ http://www.feriamix.cl/cgi-bin/wspd_cgi.sh/WService=wsPFDD/ficha_musica.p?codigo=000000525846
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