Ever have a moment where the song you were listening to matched perfectly with the setting you were in? Like a perfect song for that moment of life? I was sitting on the Baltimore light rail and it was overcast and raining mist. I was listening to Coldplay's Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends. Everything matched perfectly, even the Asian instrument (the shamisen?) synchronizing with the clicks of the rail.
I realized I never gave Coldplay's newest album that much of a chance, still too disappointed from X&Y. I actually liked their music quite a bit before then. Anyway, they've got it right this time around--Viva flows incredibly well and has some very solid songs. My favorites are "Life in Technicolor," "Lost!," "Yes," and of course "Viva La Vida," most of which I've played on Asian BBQ.
Bottom line: take off your Coldplay blockers and give Viva a chance. Their title song has been in the midst of plagarism charges from many other artists, including the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens. I guess it's that good of a song. Right now, Coldplay is giving out a free downloadable album. Free music is always good music, right?
