Music of the Spheres
by Coldplay
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 15, 2021
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  1. Collywobble
    Nov 9, 2021
    3
    Four old men are sitting on stools, wearing baseball caps back to front.

    Chris: Hey homies, whaddup, I is thinking of changing my name to Harry Zayn Timberlake, hear me now. Guy: Big up, boss! Jonny: Sweet boss! The other one: Wicked boss! Chris: Now, bout the new album, I is writ some bangin new toons, trouble is there is only enough for fifteen minutes. Ideas? Jonny: I    Four old men are sitting on stools, wearing baseball caps back to front.

    Chris: Hey homies, whaddup, I is thinking of changing my name to Harry Zayn Timberlake, hear me now.

    Guy: Big up, boss!

    Jonny: Sweet boss!

    The other one: Wicked boss!

    Chris: Now, bout the new album, I is writ some bangin new toons, trouble is there is only enough for fifteen minutes. Ideas?

    Jonny: I could do a twenty minute guitar solo, only someone’s stolen all the strings off my axes.

    Chris: Ohhhh……..have they? No worries Jonny, I is got a machine that can do guitar solos.

    Guy: Can we do backing vocals this time, boss.

    Chris: No need Guy, I is got a machine that can make it sound like there is five of me.

    The other one: Can I play drums, boss?

    Chris: Machine.

    Guy: We could bag it out with some electronic ambient stuff, boss?

    Chris: For real! Maybe BMW can use them in an ad, I could do with another Beamer.

    Guy: Make sure it’s green though, boss.

    Chris: I is already got a green one Guy, I is finkin pure white?

    Jonny: Yeah boss, like your soul. Maybe we could bag it out into a double, boss. What you fink?

    Chris: No Jonny, we is already done that. Don’t wanna get predictable like.

    Guy: Is we goin ‘tronic like Radiohead then, boss?

    Chris: Official! This is our ‘KID A’

    Jonny: So that’s thirty minutes sorted, what we gonna do for the other fifteen?

    Chris: Well brovers, I is writ this massive toon , that got tossed from La La Land. I just need to streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetch it out a bit.

    The other one: What can I do, boss?

    Chris: A cuppa would be nice.

    The other one: We is out of condor milk, boss.

    Chris: Panda? Jonny: I didn’t know you could milk a panda, boss. Chris: Jonny, yous can milk anything, yous just needs to know how, innit. Ok, I’ll nip down the shops. Crew, jump up and down on that mat over there, I need to fire up the jet.    … Expand
  2. badshaped
    Oct 16, 2021
    8
    POP music - for sure. But it's one of the best pop music albums you will find this year.
  3. Loverdise
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    Since Coldplay turned towards pop music, I saw comments saying that Coldplay were trying so hard to have a hit single and that they were doing commercial stuff. I’m tired of pop music being patronized like this by people who think they’re superior because they listen to rock music. And let me say something, Coldplay do not need to make a hit single. Coldplay is a legendary band and at thisSince Coldplay turned towards pop music, I saw comments saying that Coldplay were trying so hard to have a hit single and that they were doing commercial stuff. I’m tired of pop music being patronized like this by people who think they’re superior because they listen to rock music. And let me say something, Coldplay do not need to make a hit single. Coldplay is a legendary band and at this point people will always come to their show. They don’t care about having a hit single, they’re just experimenting, having fun, do what they enjoy at the moment, they do collabs with artists they admire. This album is not their best but it’s a good, fun pop album which makes you feel like you’re on a journey to outer space. Let’s start with Higher Power. This song grew on me so much. The end of the song feels like a rush of endorphins. You can feel the joy radiating from Chris’ voice and it feels so good!

    Now, Humankind! 'My heart started glowin'
    I feel it inside, it is flowin’ ' sings Chris Martin and oh boy, we can feel the glow! I admit the lyrics are quite simple but they’re still so optimistic ('we're capable of kindness
    So they call us humankind'). I can already tell this song live will be absolutely amazing!

    Let Somebody Go. It feels like they turn the Milky Way into a song. 'When you love somebody (oh) Got to let somebody know' reminded me of Everglow 'So if you love someone You should let them know'. Such a wonderful pop-rock ballad and Selena’s soft and fragile vocals were perfect on this track.

    « ❤️ » not my fave musically speaking but the lyrics are absolutely beautiful 'Only got a human heart I wish it didn't run away I wish it didn't fall apart'

    People of the Pride, I am LIVING for the instrumental ! Such a fun song, and i can’t wait to hear it live ! I swear it feels like they collaborated with Muse!

    Biutyful already grew on me so much! At first, I wasn’t sure but now I love it! I just love the flow, the lyrics! It feels like the song could fit on the album « No song without you » by HONNE! Love it!

    My Universe! A really fun song! To be honest I’m not a huge fan of BTS but you can feel how much they enjoy collaborating together, another great song for live shows.

    Coloratura is one of the most ambitious songs by Coldplay and it became one of my favorites. I remember this feeling of calm and hope that washed over me when i first heard this song. The song feels like a whole journey on itself! Perfect way to end the album! ' In the end it's all about The love you're sending out '

    It’s not their best album but it’s still a great album, it’s fun, it’s hopeful, romantic, optimistic and after the years we’ve been through it just feels so good. Most importantly you can feel how much they enjoy making this album and isn’t that what music is all about?    … Expand
  4. RafaeIVebtura
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Music of the spheres is now my favorite thing from coldplay, they're always giving good music
  5. ColdplayerGabo
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Muy buen álbum. Coldplay se ha reinventado muy bien a través de los años. Music Of The Spheres tiene la misma vibra de Mylo Xyloto y A Head Full Of Dreams
  6. renatolf86
    Oct 15, 2021
    7
    Não é a maior obra-prima deles, mas também não é um desastre, como muitos atestam. De fato, incomoda essa busca excessiva por aceitação da turma mais nova, porém enxerguei evolução em relação a albuns anteriores. E um caminho que eles podem seguir, de um rock mais orgânico, coisa que eles até então só pescam em lampejos, como em People Of The Pride. Sintetizadores? Temos muito! E batidasNão é a maior obra-prima deles, mas também não é um desastre, como muitos atestam. De fato, incomoda essa busca excessiva por aceitação da turma mais nova, porém enxerguei evolução em relação a albuns anteriores. E um caminho que eles podem seguir, de um rock mais orgânico, coisa que eles até então só pescam em lampejos, como em People Of The Pride. Sintetizadores? Temos muito! E batidas cruas também. O clima meio etéreo, meio "mágico", deu a tônica do início ao fim, dando unidade ao trabalho. Acho que não precisaria de tantas interludes, sobretudo, a última (Infinity Sign), que lembra muito Chinese Sleep Chant, que vinha após Yes, do Viva La Vida. Ela poderia ser mais curta sem dar aquela impressão de desperdício. No mais, é um bom álbum, não é o mais marcante deles, mas dá pra se ouvir e tirar boas impressões dele a cada ouvida.… Expand
  7. RafaeIVentura
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This is perfect and easily one of the best albuns of the year. The songs are all so good and has a amazing vibe.
    I don't know if it's their best but it works for Coldplay right now... can't wait for listen this live.
  8. Whyhelder
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    An album which mixtures perfectly two of their latest albums: Mylo Xyloto and Ghost Stories - which means party and melancholy at the same time. This is exactly what Coldplay is about and it sounds exactly like "Coldplay's sound". Of course, it's pretty much different from their last album, mainly because that one was experimental and this one is clearly focused on commercial success -An album which mixtures perfectly two of their latest albums: Mylo Xyloto and Ghost Stories - which means party and melancholy at the same time. This is exactly what Coldplay is about and it sounds exactly like "Coldplay's sound". Of course, it's pretty much different from their last album, mainly because that one was experimental and this one is clearly focused on commercial success - still great though. I Love it!… Expand
  9. marinehriooo
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    I'm a Coldplay fan since the beginning, they still manage to surprise me. It's not their best album, but it´s really well-produced and catchy songs. cheers.
  10. nilet_ascano
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Worth the wait! Current fave My Universe and People of the Pride!!! Love the colaborations and the journey while listening to this album. I LOVE COLDPLAY!!’
  11. luketheyoda
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    Coldplay delivers they're most beautiful album since {Ghost Stories (2014)} My experience: The melodies on this album comfortably ebb and flow between a (newly expressed) hypnotic "Si-Fi" element with their stapled alternative rock sound. All the while combining the band's abstract, poetic, & personal lyrics with a vulnerably spiritual theme that has been polished up and carried over fromColdplay delivers they're most beautiful album since {Ghost Stories (2014)} My experience: The melodies on this album comfortably ebb and flow between a (newly expressed) hypnotic "Si-Fi" element with their stapled alternative rock sound. All the while combining the band's abstract, poetic, & personal lyrics with a vulnerably spiritual theme that has been polished up and carried over from their last Album {Everyday Life (2019)}. Favorite song in this set { ❤️ }.
    A close second being { Coloratura }. *Preface* I have rated all of Coldplay's prior projects between (6.8~9.7} Official Rating for {Music of the Spheres} ~ {9.2}    … Expand
  12. Marcos82919
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma obra de arte... Incrível o que a banda fez neste novo álbum. Espero ver essas músicas nos shows… Expand
  13. Mgalal
    Oct 17, 2021
    3
    The only good song is coloratura the rest are either meh or just straight bad
  14. cakeunicornman
    Oct 17, 2021
    3
    This album is filled with generic, basic, uninteresting pop hits masked in this "conceptualized, spacey," environment to make it seem more interesting than it actually is. Songs like "Let Somebody Go," and "My Universe," are prime examples of writing songs HOPING they will be hits and TikTok trends, it's not interesting, just lifeless.

    Plus, the interludes like "
  15. marianodealba
    Oct 15, 2021
    7
    It intends to be a cohesive body of work to show the importance of putting yourself in other people's shoes, but it falls short mainly because the transition tracks fail to encapsulate the rest of the songs. Few, if any, songs here will stand the test of time. Perhaps the only one is Coloratura, which is an absolute masterpiece. Still, the boys confirm that they can still reinventIt intends to be a cohesive body of work to show the importance of putting yourself in other people's shoes, but it falls short mainly because the transition tracks fail to encapsulate the rest of the songs. Few, if any, songs here will stand the test of time. Perhaps the only one is Coloratura, which is an absolute masterpiece. Still, the boys confirm that they can still reinvent themselves and produce great albeit different tracks like People of the Pride and Biutyful.… Expand
  16. brunnossantos
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    The melodies are very deep and beautiful. For me, it's a masterpiece and a one of a kind album. There's no other album like this one
  17. Coloratura
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mais um Álbum onde eles decidem não ficar no "mesmo", eles arriscam sem medo de errar, esse novo disco do Coldplay é uma gostosa viagem pelo universo em busca de um amor.… Expand
  18. spacemeteora
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    aoty we love to see it Coldplay legends band of the century kings of everything fadga flopped
  19. JoNassHier
    Oct 17, 2021
    2
    If this is what this universe sounds like, I'd decide to live in another one.
  20. Dodser
    Oct 21, 2021
    3
    So sad to hear a talented band write football chants for a stadium tour rather than actual songs!!! (Remember Simple Minds?)
  21. DavidSG3
    Oct 28, 2021
    6
    Coldplay feels too generic in this job. While there are some interesting sounds like Humankind or People Of The Pride, there are other songs that spoil the album: Biutyful gets horrible to hear by that unnecessary squirrel voice, Let Somebody Go is too boring and feelingless, and all the interludes contribute nothing.
    Luckily the last two songs raise the rating of the album, because    Coldplay feels too generic in this job. While there are some interesting sounds like Humankind or People Of The Pride, there are other songs that spoil the album: Biutyful gets horrible to hear by that unnecessary squirrel voice, Let Somebody Go is too boring and feelingless, and all the interludes contribute nothing.
    Luckily the last two songs raise the rating of the album, because Infinity Sign sounds quite original and has an interesting melody. Moreover, Coloratura is the best song on the album and a 10-minute piece of art.

    Final rating: 6.3/10    … Expand
  22. alleafaR
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    It’s a very different style for a Coldplay album, but for me it’s amazing. I loved the storyline and concept, the transitions and the style of the album. They are very brave for trying so new things, and for me, it worked very well.
  23. Sunflowerbluexy
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album I've ever heard in my life. totally well built, and it's beautiful how one track fits into the other. it's a real work of art… Expand
  24. Normax42
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    AMAZING album! Coloratura is a masterpiece. One of the best releases this year.
  25. LiviaQuintela
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    A pure masterpiece of pop. Coloratura and People of the pride reminds me the old songs but also giving a new fresh vibe,
  26. Tom_Supreme
    Oct 15, 2021
    1
    It's really sad to see (and hear) what Coldplay has become. They sacrificed their original artistic direction for the sake of clicks and new listeners.
  27. Aghrr1
    Oct 15, 2021
    3
    I'm very disappointed. There is not a single good song on this album……. :( :/
  28. ariello1981
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    The title of the album shows very good what is inside it. Each song is from different planet. There are a couple of pop songs, a lyric ballad but there are also rock pieces.
    It won't be my favourite album but generally is OK. The biggest defect of the album is that the album is short. There are 12 tracks on the album but there are only 8 real songs.
  29. hamiltonng
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    Amazing album, lyrics and production. Highlight for the masterpiece track "Coloratura". It's a 9 for me!
  30. eusoufael
    Oct 15, 2021
    6
    Unfortunately this is Coldplay at their dullest, it bears the same downsides from 2015's A Head Full of Dreams, overblown and shallow music, but it lacks the catchy songwriting that holds most Coldplay albums together. Songs like Humankind and My Universe are probably among the worst things the band has done, both are loud and dumb and have really nothing to say. The worst part is that theUnfortunately this is Coldplay at their dullest, it bears the same downsides from 2015's A Head Full of Dreams, overblown and shallow music, but it lacks the catchy songwriting that holds most Coldplay albums together. Songs like Humankind and My Universe are probably among the worst things the band has done, both are loud and dumb and have really nothing to say. The worst part is that the concept actually seemed great and it's beautifully delivered in Coloratura, one of the best tracks the band has ever put out, but what should be the closer of a musical journey is just a proof of how good this record could be and isn't. The whole planet system idea is never fully realized, while albums like Mylo Xyloto and Viva La Vida can perfectly summon theire worlds, Music of the Spheres sounds more like just a collection of songs, and songs that are not even that good. There are some other highlights like Infinity Sign, an almost instrumental collaboration with Jon Hopkins, and People of the Pride, a reworked demo from the Viva La Vida sessions, which tells a lot about how disappointing the songwriting of this record is. Ballads Let Somebody Go, Human Heart and Biutyful are all ok, but fail to leave any impression.

    Overall it's a very disappointing album after the gem that was Everyday Life. Even when compared to other Coldplay pop albums like A Head Fulll of Dreams and the (actually excellent) Mylo Xyloto, Music of the Spheres fails to deliver songs that are actually exciting or even fun. Probably theire worst release to date.    … Expand
  31. filtoledo
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Eu curti demais o album. Dá para colocar e sentir muito a vibe, como fala no título.
  32. Guilherme25
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is a conceptual experience of the coldplay,with elements of space and experimental songs.… Expand
  33. chromaticah
    Oct 15, 2021
    4
    Sou um grande fã do Coldplay, mas esse álbum é tao ruim que chega a ser constrangedor. Em pensar que mesma banda lançou A Rush Of Blood To The Head, Mylo Xyloto, X&Y, etc. Vale um 4 somente por Coloratura e People Of The Pride.
  34. nkatz16
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    The Man Who Swears. Enough said. The teases of Life is Beautiful and Don Quixote made it slightly annoying, however, that isn't an indictment on the music itself.
  35. KMcGee
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    I know people are going to hate on this album just because its Coldplay and because of its pop influences but hating this album just for those reasons is quite childish. If Coldplay just put out variations of the songs they were releasing in the early 2000s, then they would have been forgotten years ago and who wants to listen to the same old stuff over and over? Also this isn't simply aI know people are going to hate on this album just because its Coldplay and because of its pop influences but hating this album just for those reasons is quite childish. If Coldplay just put out variations of the songs they were releasing in the early 2000s, then they would have been forgotten years ago and who wants to listen to the same old stuff over and over? Also this isn't simply a pop album as it has influences from many musical genres. People of the Pride is a Muse-style alternative rock track, Higher power is Synth-pop, Human Heart is a gospel-style track, Let Somebody go is a Ballad and the closing song Coloratura (Which is certainly the best song on the album) is a prog rock song. If they were only looking for clicks, then why release this song? Is this album perfect, no. Is it their best album, absolutely not, but it was still enjoyable to listen to, very catchy and I bet many of these songs will sound great when performed live especially with the space theme. My favorite songs were People of the Pride, Humankind, Let Somebody Go and of course Coloratura. This is a solid album, don't just base your opinion of it off what other people say, actually listen to it and enjoy the experience even if its not the deepest album out there.… Expand
  36. hereh
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    im a big coldplay fan from the begining and unfortunately i have to say that this album is more than a piece of **** ... what happend to coldplay . this album is not even a good pop album man... if you dont wanna do rock album its ok an least release good pop album!!!!!!!!!!!!
  37. Neon5
    Oct 15, 2021
    7
    Unfortunately, I have to admit that as far as Coldplay's albums go, this is by far one of the weakest. There are a couple of good songs IMO, for example Coloratura, Higher Power, and Let Somebody Go, but for the most part the rest of the songs seem a bit sloppy.

    As everyone knows, Coldplay transferred from a melancholy pop group to a bouncy, pop group. Whether you prefer their music    Unfortunately, I have to admit that as far as Coldplay's albums go, this is by far one of the weakest. There are a couple of good songs IMO, for example Coloratura, Higher Power, and Let Somebody Go, but for the most part the rest of the songs seem a bit sloppy.

    As everyone knows, Coldplay transferred from a melancholy pop group to a bouncy, pop group. Whether you prefer their music before this change or after is for you to decide, however if Coldplay is going to be a pop group they should try a bit harder and make some more catchy, decent songs.

    I give this album a rating of 7/10 due to the fact that there are still a couple of good tracks in there and I do have to praise Coldplay for their originality and willingness to tackle different challenges and styles.    … Expand
  38. digbiggly
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    A wonderful album. Dazzling and catchy hooks throughout. Humankind, People of the Pride and Coloratura are among the band's greatest songs. Will get a lot of unjust hate "bEcAuSe iT's tOo pOp"
  39. DaviOliveira97
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    I simply can't understand the hate toward this album. It isn't as great as their first four albuns, but it's not a tragedy, that'a a pretty damn good album. Humankind, People of the pride and Coloratura are really great songs and MOTS deserves some love
  40. smaylonsilva
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    great album, let somebody go is a amazing song, congratulations for the album guys
  41. stuartosborne22
    Oct 15, 2021
    3
    Unfortunately, Music of the Spheres turned out to be exactly what I thought it would be. A less than cohesive and unoriginal body of work that is smothered in uninteresting features, a multitude of interludes that do nothing but bolster the tracklisting (the band confirms this in the record's Spotify Stories), and stale anthems. All wrapped up in glitzy production, and matched with some ofUnfortunately, Music of the Spheres turned out to be exactly what I thought it would be. A less than cohesive and unoriginal body of work that is smothered in uninteresting features, a multitude of interludes that do nothing but bolster the tracklisting (the band confirms this in the record's Spotify Stories), and stale anthems. All wrapped up in glitzy production, and matched with some of the most mundane lyricism I've heard from the band in a while.

    Higher Power is a fine track in the context of the record, but it's still a terribly weak song in comparison to their overall catalogue. It's last 45 or so seconds really elevate the track and get me going. It's just a shame the rest of the track just doesn't bring the same energy. Great chorus, head scratching verses, lyrically terrible.

    Humankind isn't bad per se. It just doesn't make me feel anything at all. It feels manufactured. Like if you asked a computer to write a Coldplay dance/pop song. It feels lifeless to me, despite the fact that I can almost tell that there's a good track in there somewhere.

    Let Somebody Go is the first feature on the record, bringing Selena Gomez into the fray. It starts strong, but the moment she enters, the song comes to a grinding halt and only helps to highlight the cringey, wishy-washy lyrics. It's a skip.

    Human Heart features We Are KING and Jacob Collier. The vocal production and harmonies are excellent, but I gotta disagree with the choice to leave it as an acapella number. It's begging for some sort of instrumentation to me. It's needs a climax. Instead, it feels repetitive and half-baked.

    People of the Pride is a reworking of an old Viva-era demo. I honestly don't get the hype for this song. It's alright, but the overblown instrumentation is just far too distracting (and not in a good way). Lyrically it's not bad, but I think it could've definitely used a workshop or two because they feel awkward when paired with the main melody. Then there's the bridge which goes absolutely nowhere for some reason. In the end it feels like a Muse outtake that was shelved for a reason.

    Biutyful... yeah, no this song is just annoying. The chipmunk vocals didn't work on Cry Cry Cry, they don't work here.

    My Universe features K-Pop legends BTS. It is what it is. Catchy, annoying, cringey, and an immediate skip.

    Infinity Sign is an instrumental track. I like instrumentals a lot, but this one go absolutely nowhere. It sits on the same sound for about half the track, before building a tiny bit, and then just kinda sitting there for the latter half. They don't capitalize on anything with this one. A real head scratcher for sure.

    Finally, we have Coloratura, the track Coldplay fans swear is the savior of the record, and the universe as a whole. It's a good track and easily the best on the whole record. It's got a good melody, and like Higher Power, the ending vocal climax where Chris Martin lists his favourite colours really gets me into the moment despite it being a lyrical eye-roll. But ultimately, it suffers from it's runtime. This song does not need to be 10 minutes long.

    The instrumental interludes strewn throughout overstay their welcome and have me begging for a single edit, while the guitar solo just sounds like a worse version of the one from Moving To Mars (which is basically what this song reminds me of as a whole... a lesser Moving to Mars). Lyrically it's nothing special. A couple cool refrains, but a lot of it sounds like Chris Martin reading from a high school textbook glossary (and again, don't get me started on him naming his favourite colours). I enjoy listening to this song, but, just like this review, it's simply too long. I'll playlist it, but it's not one I see myself picking out on its own very often.

    If this album is truly part of a trilogy, I hope they can redeem themselves by forging their own identities with 2+3, rather than relying on, and borrowing, almost entirely from others. I don't think I'm alone in saying that this radio-pop era of Coldplay appears to have overstayed its welcome with what is easily the weakest record in their entire discography.

    3.5/10    … Expand
  42. MusicWhizz
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    Coldplay revert back to their pop loving money making selves in a selfless attempt to earn a payday and stay relevant. Avoid
  43. mrpowpow
    Oct 15, 2021
    3
    As a lifelong Coldplay fan, this is easily their weakest album. Its no secret, the band has transitioned towards pop as their status rose, but Music of Spheres is just a pile of space junk. A real let down from a nice bounce back to form with Everyday Life...
  44. PallavMakil1
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    The album is soooo good. It's extremely vibey and does really well in having a very extraterrestrial feel to it
  45. Fosho
    Oct 15, 2021
    1
    I used to be a fan but I can't take a BTS featuring. Coldplay is a huge name, don't need to appeal to b0ts
  46. laurosouza11
    Oct 15, 2021
    5
    It's not a bad album, but it's extremely inferior to its predecessor. And that's sad.
  47. SupaRookieBoy
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    This is exactly what I thought they would drop after AHFOD and that's not a good thing at all
  48. Nissi3344
    Oct 16, 2021
    7
    Not a typical Coldplay album, but as usual they are always trying something new while trying to retain their OG vibe, which I think this album is fine with. But I still think Everyday life was a better album and A head full of dreams was far, far better.

    But a lot of admiration for trying to do something new and it isn't a total snooze fest. Far from it. It's groovy and quite palatable    Not a typical Coldplay album, but as usual they are always trying something new while trying to retain their OG vibe, which I think this album is fine with. But I still think Everyday life was a better album and A head full of dreams was far, far better.

    But a lot of admiration for trying to do something new and it isn't a total snooze fest. Far from it. It's groovy and quite palatable when heard as a whole. And the individual songs are more than decent for lazy listening sessions and won't seem out of place for the rock-pop audience.    … Expand
  49. Jhonnata
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    For fear of being forgotten, coldplay decided to go all out for 1, even if it means releasing empty songs with generic beats. Extremely confusing concept and participations that only serves one purpose, getting #1. To think that the same band has released 4 albums and 2 wonderful Eps in the past, would end up in decline.
  50. Estoniantoad
    Oct 15, 2021
    0
    Coldplay now is an ultimate bad taste and the reason this world is turning into trash. Oh yeah, they also contribute to climate change by releasing empty tunes into the sky !
  51. scottyboi08
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    Not enough tracks to be considered a really good album. Some strong ones on here though. Probably sits alongside AHFOD, but is definitely better than their previous Everyday Life
  52. Alex7113
    Oct 15, 2021
    6
    Music Of The Spheres is a well executed pop record. Not less, not more. Coldplay claim to experiment but they are actually sticking to their usual formula. Just like in A Head Full Of Dreams and Everyday Life instrumentals are too many, but this time the real problem is that the songs feel empty and don’t convey any emotions. Well produced, will surely be heard a lot on the radio, but thisMusic Of The Spheres is a well executed pop record. Not less, not more. Coldplay claim to experiment but they are actually sticking to their usual formula. Just like in A Head Full Of Dreams and Everyday Life instrumentals are too many, but this time the real problem is that the songs feel empty and don’t convey any emotions. Well produced, will surely be heard a lot on the radio, but this is just not enough for Coldplay standards.… Expand
  53. Tovar29
    Oct 16, 2021
    0
    I like it but sounds flopped, so, idk why this group always gets bad score haja
  54. DramaManiac
    Oct 15, 2021
    4
    It doesn't change even with harsh criticism, and it's a sloppy album with similar concepts and sounds.
  55. Mellowry
    Oct 15, 2021
    6
    I was really hyped about the concept of the album, because i'm also into X&Y and the spacy notes in that record, therefore i had sort of great expectations. The opening tracks are quite fine for me. Also the successful singles "Higher Power" and "My Universe" were okay, "People of the Pride" was interesting, them going into more of a The Black Keys direction. Though i gotta note that thereI was really hyped about the concept of the album, because i'm also into X&Y and the spacy notes in that record, therefore i had sort of great expectations. The opening tracks are quite fine for me. Also the successful singles "Higher Power" and "My Universe" were okay, "People of the Pride" was interesting, them going into more of a The Black Keys direction. Though i gotta note that there are also some tracks on here, like "Biutyful", which is definitely one of Coldplays most obnoxious songs period, because of the annoyingly high pitched voice reminding me of Akon's "Lonely". And i know it is a concept album, but the interludes sometimes don't really add anything, in fact most of the tracks are quite forgettable, where i'm kind of debating over buying a 17$ copy only for 7 tracks, 4 interludes and a 10 Minute closure track. Speaking of the closure track, "Coloratura" is definitely my favorite on this one, mostly because of the guitar solo in the end, reminding me of the early Coldplay. Overall kind of a waste of some really creative ideas, but also not the worst in my opinion. Just a bit confusing and disappointing.… Expand
  56. Davidwv97
    Oct 16, 2021
    2
    Coldplay used to be one of my favourite bands. Coldplay's decline set in a decade ago, after the release of their (in my opinion) last good album: Mylo Xyloto. Somehow they are still somewhat relevant in 2021, mainly because their music is like the Emperor's new clothes: the name Coldplay means people will listen to it regardless of quality. Music of the Spheres is the definitive lowpoint.Coldplay used to be one of my favourite bands. Coldplay's decline set in a decade ago, after the release of their (in my opinion) last good album: Mylo Xyloto. Somehow they are still somewhat relevant in 2021, mainly because their music is like the Emperor's new clothes: the name Coldplay means people will listen to it regardless of quality. Music of the Spheres is the definitive lowpoint. Empty, superficial songs with average pop beats. The lyrics are poor and the collaborations are just attempts to stay relevant. The only positive on this album is People of the Pride, a song that was left on the shelf after the Viva la Vida sessions. They finished the song by ripping off Marilyn Manson's The Beautiful People and Nothing but Thieves to mask the poor lyrics. The end product is an alright song. You won't miss a thing by not listening to this album. It's below par. Coldplay need to realise they're over 40 and they simply do not have the longevity that others, such as Radiohead, have. Time to call it a day and quit. It was fun while it lasted.… Expand
  57. DiegoMarzuca
    Oct 15, 2021
    1
    After Everyday Life I hoped the band would go back on the right track again and make awesome music, but this new album is just weak, and superficial. I think is the worst they’ve ever done. So sad.
  58. franciscojvr
    Oct 15, 2021
    2
    This is the worst album they've ever done. Actually, they never released a bad album until today. Coloratura is the only song that sounds like the old Coldplay. I think they're going to lose a lot of old fans because of this catchy pop music stage. It's just a shame in what they've become.
  59. taniasu266
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Coldplay always surprises everyone with his music, his lyrics, simply surprising
  60. caiquebello
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    é sobre isso. -----------------------------------------------------------------
  61. Tool46x2
    Oct 20, 2021
    0
    Coldplay once used their talents to take the listener deep beneath the surface. Now they optimize profits with pop stars.

    Closing walls and ticking clocks.
  62. Ricko
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    It's not terrible but its certainly the weakest entry in their back catalog. After the genuinely interesting "Everyday Life", "Music of the Spheres" consists of a couple of well formed tracks aimed for maximum streaming numbers padded out by unsubstantial ambience. Too often, it sounds like what it is, a group of mega wealthy white men half heartedly messing around in the studio to passIt's not terrible but its certainly the weakest entry in their back catalog. After the genuinely interesting "Everyday Life", "Music of the Spheres" consists of a couple of well formed tracks aimed for maximum streaming numbers padded out by unsubstantial ambience. Too often, it sounds like what it is, a group of mega wealthy white men half heartedly messing around in the studio to pass the time. The biggest complain is that it frequently sounds lifeless. It's as if they had an EP worth of decent material and decided to build around those songs but found they only had crepe paper to build with. There are some good moments to be fair but they are buried in amongst the fluff.… Expand
  63. elras
    Oct 20, 2021
    0
    Horrible, soporifero. Coldplay se convirtió en una banda totalmente pop, pero una muy mala banda de pop, que ni si quiera tiene la gracia de sacar melodias pegajosas. Asco total, van como el cangrejo definitivamente.
  64. Menios
    Oct 29, 2021
    5
    So disappointed in them. Most of their tracks are so boring and uninteresting, except for a few ones, such as "My Universe" and "Biutyful".
  65. MessIsMine
    Oct 24, 2021
    8
    Great album. Humankind is a banger for stadiums, Let Somebody Go is really emotional. People of the Pride has so much power and Coloratura is just impeccable.
  66. AJKolevsohn
    Oct 20, 2021
    5
    Not their best work. They seem to be playing on the typical pop models without creating anything new, along with trying to collaborate with artists that are flooding the market with generic tunes. Quite disappointing considering the phenomenal start to their music careers with Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head. Only two songs stands out to me and they are People of the Pride andNot their best work. They seem to be playing on the typical pop models without creating anything new, along with trying to collaborate with artists that are flooding the market with generic tunes. Quite disappointing considering the phenomenal start to their music careers with Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head. Only two songs stands out to me and they are People of the Pride and Coloratura. People of the Pride boasts a powerful riff and keeps you going through its upbeat tempo. Coloratura is a beautiful end to the album with its very calming yet triumphant melody, almost reminding that they still have some quality to their work.… Expand
  67. joe_m6
    Nov 11, 2021
    1
    Selena Gomez is the only reason I listened in the first place, and their collab was the only one I remembered after. 1/10, one point for the collab happening (would be 2 but the song itself is clunky and reminiscent of their collab with Tove Lo yet somehow worse)
  68. AustinfVermilli
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only about 9 songs on in it 5 good-great/4 average to bad in don't include interludes that are 10-50 seconds long as songs… Expand
  69. NolanLundgaard
    Nov 4, 2021
    7
    Music Of The Spheres by Coldplay: 6.61

    Music of the Spheres: 1 Higher Power: 1 :) Humankind: 1 Alien Choir: 0.5 Let Somebody Go: 0.75 Human Heart: 1 People of the Pride: 0.75 Biutyful: 0.75 Music of the Spheres II: 0.75 My Universe: 1 :) Infinity Sign: 0.5 Coloratura: 0.75 9.75/12 ~ .813 -> 6.61 Everyday Life was an entertaining album for its diversity, since Coldplay    Music Of The Spheres by Coldplay: 6.61

    Music of the Spheres: 1
    Higher Power: 1 :)
    Humankind: 1
    Alien Choir: 0.5
    Let Somebody Go: 0.75
    Human Heart: 1
    People of the Pride: 0.75
    Biutyful: 0.75
    Music of the Spheres II: 0.75
    My Universe: 1 :)
    Infinity Sign: 0.5
    Coloratura: 0.75

    9.75/12 ~ .813 -> 6.61

    Everyday Life was an entertaining album for its diversity, since Coldplay had not made anything like it before. Music of the Spheres, their latest, brings the band back to what I would describe as their “essence” present in their more upbeat hits such as Yellow or Viva La Vida. I think however that the uneven Music of the Spheres is also a bit self-indulgent with its chosen sound effects and multiple (and perhaps unneeded) instrumental tracks. Plus, while I’m not necessarily disappointed, there are a few songs that I expected a bit more out of. That being said, I did really enjoy how united the album felt in its “space age” theme.

    I would love to provide my entire song-by-song commentary, but that would push my review past the character limit.

    All in all, while Music of the Spheres isn’t the best album Coldplay has ever released, it’s fun to see them get back into their groove after the experimental Everyday Life. I enjoyed many tracks within this album but there were only a couple that I wouldn’t change anything about. Thematically, I loved how consistent yet balanced it was, somehow retaining its “space age” feel throughout among more electronic, acoustic, and rock tracks. Fans of Coldplay may like this album, depending on how they feel about the direction this went and if they don’t mind a somewhat uneven album. I look forward to seeing how Coldplay moves forward after this interesting (in a good way) new direction. Highlights: Music of the Spheres, Higher Power, Humankind, Human Heart, and My Universe.    … Expand
  70. dannymira
    Nov 25, 2021
    4
    it's a shame that Coldplay went back to over-elaborated pop song when "Everyday Life" was a breath of fresh air leaving me hoping for the future's band. This album just simply doesn't have that magic that was present in first ones or the previous one
  71. diegomartinez
    Nov 5, 2021
    5
    Este álbum representa un bajón notable de creatividad comparado con su álbum "Everyday Life" del 2019, aunque le habría puesto una nota más baja de no haber sido por "Coloratura".
  72. MusicGuyMack
    Oct 26, 2021
    5
    Though not without its moments of giddy effervescence and/or genuine brilliance, Coldplay's latest is a frustratingly surface-level exploration of the band's admittedly grand self-created sci-fi universe, with wildly uneven songwriting as well as a general lack of structure and focus and rigid adherence to pop cliche rendering "Music of the Spheres" an ambitious misfire rather than anThough not without its moments of giddy effervescence and/or genuine brilliance, Coldplay's latest is a frustratingly surface-level exploration of the band's admittedly grand self-created sci-fi universe, with wildly uneven songwriting as well as a general lack of structure and focus and rigid adherence to pop cliche rendering "Music of the Spheres" an ambitious misfire rather than an operatic masterpiece.

    Choice Cuts: "Higher Power," "Humankind," "Let Somebody Go (feat. Selena Gomez)," "Coloratura"    … Expand
  73. Matheusfrs
    Oct 16, 2021
    2
    O disco mais fraco da banda, com letras ruins, sem emoção e músicas genéricas, exceto Coloratura, que é uma obra-prima e não merecia estra nesse disco. O Coldplay é um nome forte, não precisa se rebaixar a esse nível para fazer sucesso ou para ganhar o topo das paradas (isso e uma besteira). Infelizmente preferiram destruir o legado da banda com esses discos ruins. Quando as pessoas falamO disco mais fraco da banda, com letras ruins, sem emoção e músicas genéricas, exceto Coloratura, que é uma obra-prima e não merecia estra nesse disco. O Coldplay é um nome forte, não precisa se rebaixar a esse nível para fazer sucesso ou para ganhar o topo das paradas (isso e uma besteira). Infelizmente preferiram destruir o legado da banda com esses discos ruins. Quando as pessoas falam para fazer música como antes não significa fazer exatamente igual, da para se reinventar sem perder a qualidade e vocês demonstraram isso em Everyday Life.… Expand
  74. MARTINCARDENAS
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    This new album is a mixture of melancholy and rhythms that seek to appease difficult times. Songs like "Let Somebody Go", give an account of this nostalgia that I am talking about. We know that Coldplay is a band of changes and adaptation and that many changes do not like them; anyway... It is obvious that your old job is superior, but it does not detract from that new job.
  75. Thai42
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    The whole the album is trip into the outer space. Certainly one of the most diverse album from the band. You can clearly listen to the influence of other areas; Music of the Spheres feels like a diffusion of other Coldplay's works, but in a certain way upgraded.That's why this album is unique.
  76. higormartinezo
    Oct 19, 2021
    4
    Coloratura and Higher Power are great, but the final result is not so good.
  77. johnnohome
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    The record is a grower, at the beginning it seems devoid of content and feels like No Line on the Horizon trying to go full time all star pop hall of fame, but actually, buried in the record which feels like mostly singles and some sort of ambient bridge before each song, biutyful has some of the most U2-Springsteen-Coldplay moments in its bridge which make the skin shiver. Maybe theyThe record is a grower, at the beginning it seems devoid of content and feels like No Line on the Horizon trying to go full time all star pop hall of fame, but actually, buried in the record which feels like mostly singles and some sort of ambient bridge before each song, biutyful has some of the most U2-Springsteen-Coldplay moments in its bridge which make the skin shiver. Maybe they should release the next album with assistance from Nils Frahm and Jon Hopkins, to try make it more critic-friendly, they collaborated before with Jon a lot, to great result, and they listen Nils.… Expand
  78. gustavothehuman
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    Beautiful. Lyrics could be a bit better but everything else is so greatly executed that it warrants a 10. Love these guys.
  79. Mobina1
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    Not that bad. At least skits are relaxing. It sounds like a milky album btw
  80. PEDROMFR
    Nov 3, 2021
    4
    I'm sorry, but this may be one of the most boring albums I've ever heard. The transitions on this album were beautifully produced but, unfortunately, they lead to nowhere interesting. The highlight of the album is "My Universe" but just because of its catchy chorus, since the lyrics are cliché. This is not the memorable content Coldplay usually give us.
  81. ceraunophile
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album. I love My Universe and the concept of the album it's very unique
  82. amarcc
    Feb 16, 2022
    3
    ЭТО. ОЧЕНЬ. ПЛОХО. отвратительный альбом, просто ужасный. Не, со звуком все норм, вокалят все хорошо и тд. Претензии к музыкальной состовляющей, а не технической. Это просто ужасная гипер попса, и непонятно что на этом альбоме сделал Макс Мартин, он же всегда умел в годную попсу. После шедеврального Everyday Life, да и не самых плохих своих попсовых альбомов моя любимая группа выдала вотЭТО. ОЧЕНЬ. ПЛОХО. отвратительный альбом, просто ужасный. Не, со звуком все норм, вокалят все хорошо и тд. Претензии к музыкальной состовляющей, а не технической. Это просто ужасная гипер попса, и непонятно что на этом альбоме сделал Макс Мартин, он же всегда умел в годную попсу. После шедеврального Everyday Life, да и не самых плохих своих попсовых альбомов моя любимая группа выдала вот ЭТО. 3/10 только за приятный вокал Криса Мартина, хорошее сведение и в принципе это всё что можно назвать неплохим на этом альбоме, даже обложка кошмар… Expand
  83. CaptainRolas
    Oct 30, 2021
    0
    The legacy of Lady Gaga's Chromatica has lead some bizarre (boring) stuff right here.
  84. dcg-vr
    Apr 17, 2022
    3
    As a longtime Coldplay fan, MOTS is incredibly disappointing. Kaleidoscope EP and Everyday Life have demonstrated that Coldplay still possesses creative and original songwriting capacities, but MOTS is a massive stepback and arguably their worst work in the catalog.

    Let's go over the highlights first. "Humankind" is a solid and catchy track combining Coldplay's trademark joyful outfit    As a longtime Coldplay fan, MOTS is incredibly disappointing. Kaleidoscope EP and Everyday Life have demonstrated that Coldplay still possesses creative and original songwriting capacities, but MOTS is a massive stepback and arguably their worst work in the catalog.

    Let's go over the highlights first. "Humankind" is a solid and catchy track combining Coldplay's trademark joyful outfit in Mylo Xyloto with their newfound pop direction. This is the kind of pop I am expecting more from Coldplay. "Human Heart", the collaboration with We are King and Jacob Collier, is one of the rare gem surprise of the album. The angelic acapella singing is touching and awe-inspiring with a sense of authenticity and rawness that Coldplay has always been known for. The more rock-driven "People of the Pride" is not exactly original with cliche garage rock riffs and melodies reminiscent of Muse, but the instrumental mixing and Chris Martin letting loose of himself a bit more is memorable and captivating. Last but definitely not least, how can I describe "Coloratura"? This is definitely one of Coldplay's best works, if not the best. This 10-minute prog-rock epic is particularly suitable for the space odyssey theme that MOTS is targeting. From the beautiful piano melody and vocals to the soul-stirring guitar solo and harp to the graceful symphonic sounds, "Coloratura" easily tops the whole album and stands out as better than every other track combined. "Coloratura" is going to be a classic that stands the test of time, regardless of how Coldplay's legacy turns out to be.

    How about the rest? "Higher Power" is terribly overproduced with outdated electropop elements though the overall melody is decent and catchy. High-profile collaboration with Selena Gomez "Let Somebody Go" is among a long list of unmemorable pop ballads that have been churned out over and over again in the modern music industry. "Biutyful" has great potentials, but the chipmunk sound effects is repulsive and unnecessary (for the record, I like the same use of effect in "Cry Cry Cry"). The massive hit collaboration with BTS "My Universe" hits even a newer low with very generic pop-derivative melodies that have oversaturated the radio airplay for an entire decade. Even BTS songs like "Butter" sound a lot more unique than this. Finally, the interludes mostly add nothing to the record, leaving only enough space for 8 full songs, a fairly low amount of materials for an album.

    I have given this album a couple of listens and become more forgiving to MOTS than my first listen, yet it is impossible for me to say this is a good album. I have rated every Coldplay record at least a 5 because they all have several tracks that I would revisit time and time again, but it seems like the only song from MOTS that I will listen a year later is "Coloratura". Hence, MOTS will be my first negative rating of a Coldplay album, but I still look forward to what the band has to offer next. Surely, it cannot be worst than this, can it?

    Highlights: Coloratura (masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), Humankind, Human Heart, People of the Pride (latter 3 are decent considering the album, but overall only somewhat above average for Coldplay's entire catalog)    … Expand
  85. frankschepers24
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    An album that has songs like People Of The Pride, Coloratura, Infinity Sign, Humankind and Human Heart cant be anything less than an 8.

    In my opinion pure perfection!!
  86. BuildingMusic70
    Oct 21, 2021
    8
    When Coldplay burst into the mainstream with their track, "Yellow", it was clear to see this newly formed pop-rock group would be the Ballad type, Easygoing Alternative group with a thing for hard-hitting instrumentals. That was 21 years ago, and their ninth album, Music Of The Spheres, is everything but Yellow. Songs, Collaborators, and even five emoji-named tracks, the band have gone allWhen Coldplay burst into the mainstream with their track, "Yellow", it was clear to see this newly formed pop-rock group would be the Ballad type, Easygoing Alternative group with a thing for hard-hitting instrumentals. That was 21 years ago, and their ninth album, Music Of The Spheres, is everything but Yellow. Songs, Collaborators, and even five emoji-named tracks, the band have gone all out for this release. Some of Yellow's elements remain throughout with melancholy ballads (Let Somebody Go, Coloratura), to the most bizarre of new sounds (Alien Choir, Infinity Sign). With Coldplay always changing style, there's always a big mix of likeable tracks and those not so good. Top tracks I recommend are Biutyful, People of The Pride, and Human Heart. If you're a die hard Coldplay fan, stay away from this release, and crossed fingers that something else will come along for you. Overall, a completely unique Coldplay sound which will take you across the Universe and back.… Expand
  87. MidnightBrewer
    Feb 7, 2022
    0
    Not very good imo, too poppy, to bad lyrics, boooooooooooo you turned sucky
  88. Tycoon980
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Unique for Coldplay, yet uniquely Coldplay, Music Of The Spheres expands upon their discography elegantly. It adds plenty of fresh new sounds to their already well-established repertoire. It's another wonderful notch in Coldplay's belt.
  89. swiftclocks
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    This album is being very overhated, there are good songs in it even though is not cohesive.
  90. Antony20155
    Oct 16, 2021
    0
    What happened to Coldplay?!?! Awful synth pop at its absolute worst. Avoid!!
  91. adrianhoran123
    Oct 17, 2021
    7
    Lots of catchy songs and an interesting space theme make this a worthwhile listen, but some clumsy lyrics ("There's a crocodile cross-eyed", People of the Pride) let it down.
  92. rolandovaldz
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Album of the Year right here. Another masterpiece from Coldplay. Coloratura is the new Bohemian Rhapsody.
  93. headwind
    Oct 18, 2021
    1
    After the excellent Everyday Life, this album is the exact opposite. I don't understand this chosen route, they know how to do wonderful things but seem to be aiming for the charts rather than quality. The result is an album which does not please many people but which keeps the head of the water only thanks to its bankable collaborations.
  94. carlitoo2001
    Oct 24, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a grower but still has at least 3 songs I skip already, which is a bad sign… Expand
  95. Samuniverso
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    People of the Pride e Biutyful são minhas favoritas, tem a energia contagiante característica do Coldplay
  96. SpaceKing7
    Nov 2, 2021
    7
    While the album’s opening track (its first title track) manages to pique the listener’s interest, what follows is a series of songs where Coldplay channel other artists. They are as follows:
    • Higher Power: The Weeknd
    • Humankind: The Temper Trap (particularly the song Sweet Disposition, though Humankind also sounds like a mediocre rehash of Charlie Brown from Mylo Xyloto) • Alien Choir:    While the album’s opening track (its first title track) manages to pique the listener’s interest, what follows is a series of songs where Coldplay channel other artists. They are as follows:
    • Higher Power: The Weeknd
    • Humankind: The Temper Trap (particularly the song Sweet Disposition, though Humankind also sounds like a mediocre rehash of Charlie Brown from Mylo Xyloto)
    • Alien Choir: Radiohead during their Kid A era
    • Let Somebody Go: Maroon 5
    • People of the Pride: Muse (particularly the song Uprising)
    • Biutyful: surprisingly, Coldplay rip themselves off here by copying the high-pitched vocals from their song Cry Cry Cry
    • Music of the Spheres II: The Flaming Lips (particularly the song Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Part 2 from the album Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots)
    • My Universe: BTS (it honestly sounds more like a BTS song even though they’re the featured artist rather than the main artist)
    • Infinity Sign: Robert Miles
    • Coloratura: Pink Floyd
    This means the only two songs that don’t sound derivative are the title track and Human Heart (in my opinion at least). I don’t hate Music of the Spheres - it’s really nothing more than a pleasant diversion - but I’m not impressed with Coldplay’s willingness to emulate so many other artists instead of doing their own thing. Still, I might as well be generous since the pandemic might have meant there’d be no new album this year, so it’s a solid 7 out of 10 from me.    … Expand
  97. VBSBazooka
    Nov 3, 2021
    5
    The Album has quite the idea behind it but I think the amateur songwriting and monotony of some tracks does leave more to be desired. In its mediocrity though, there are touches of inspiration and reminders why Coldplay has been so popular for so long. Certainly not their best work but I also might listen to it again before I forget about it. Also, helluva closer.

    Favorite Songs:    The Album has quite the idea behind it but I think the amateur songwriting and monotony of some tracks does leave more to be desired. In its mediocrity though, there are touches of inspiration and reminders why Coldplay has been so popular for so long. Certainly not their best work but I also might listen to it again before I forget about it. Also, helluva closer.

    Favorite Songs: Coloratura
    Least Favorite Songs: Let Somebody Go, People of the Pride    … Expand
  98. Fhilip_3_4_5
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    Primero el Album tiene una tematica dle espacio pero hablando de coldplay la banda tuvo una transformacion a pop en esta decada tiene buenas canciones como People of the pride o overtura la verdad le daria 5 o 6 si solo se uvieran dejado llevarar por la colaboracion de BTS aparte de las colaboraciones las composiciones individuales de la banda suenan bien y muy adictivo ya que tenemosPrimero el Album tiene una tematica dle espacio pero hablando de coldplay la banda tuvo una transformacion a pop en esta decada tiene buenas canciones como People of the pride o overtura la verdad le daria 5 o 6 si solo se uvieran dejado llevarar por la colaboracion de BTS aparte de las colaboraciones las composiciones individuales de la banda suenan bien y muy adictivo ya que tenemos musica para bailar o para inspeccionar el paisaje aunque sea un album con poca canciones es muy buena para pasar la tarde… Expand
  99. Persp
    Nov 7, 2021
    2
    In Music of the Spheres, I liked the concept of traveling around different planets and listening to a song from each one of them, and when the album was first teased, I was very excited. However, Coldplay executed it horribly.

    The very first issue that the album has is the overall formulaic and poppy sound direction. Coldplay had always been considered a rock band all throughout their    In Music of the Spheres, I liked the concept of traveling around different planets and listening to a song from each one of them, and when the album was first teased, I was very excited. However, Coldplay executed it horribly.

    The very first issue that the album has is the overall formulaic and poppy sound direction. Coldplay had always been considered a rock band all throughout their lifetime. However, you won't be able to hear it for most of the album. Many songs such as My Universe and Higher Power had a very pop oriented sound direction in which I'm not sure they played any instruments at all. This is quite a shame, since it feels like Coldplay is trying to sell out to the young, mainstream audience like they did with their albums since Mylo Xyloto in 2011. Speaking of those songs, most of the songs had literal emojis for their names, which showed you how lazy Coldplay was while making the album.
    In addition, a few of those songs are just pure computer generated instrumental ballads that bring nothing new to the table whatsoever, allowing for my ears to fall asleep while listening to them. Finally, with Biutyful, it sounded like as if Jeff Bezos sent Elmo into space and he has nothing to do up there accept slowly suffocate while singing stranded in space.

    Second, besides the pop oriented elements throughout the album, the album is also very disjointed.
    From Biutyful sounding like Alvin and Chipmunks, from the Muse inspired People of the Pride, to the ELO and Pink Floyd inspired Coloratura, the overall fact that the genres are so disconnected from each other have something in common with the Tasmanian Devil. They just run around all over the place, causing terror, destruction, and chaos wherever they go. Speaking of People of the Pride, it is a terrible politically forced song, with Chris Martin trying terribly to replicate the sound of Muse. His voice just sounds like a dying cow throughout the entire song since he isn't used to the hard rock sound that Muse had. On the flip side, I thought Coloratura was one of the best songs Coldplay ever made. This is because the band perfectly replicated the progressive rock sound that was used by Pink Floyd and ELO that was rampant in the 70s. I honestly wished they made more progressive rock sounding music in the album than including BTS or Selena Gomez.

    I could've rated this a 0/10 if I wanted to, but because of Coloratura, I'll give it a 2/10.    … Expand
  100. Gummer
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This cold, dead, sell-out, shell of an album, makes me happy i don't have a son that i can take my anger out on.
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#22 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Under The Radar
    Oct 29, 2021
    30
    It’s a concept album that fundamentally refuses to engage with its own premise. Instead, the band doubles down on lyrical clichés about love and arena-friendly electropop. ... Frontman Chris Martin was never known as a brilliant songwriter, but his lyrics were never this vapid either.
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  2. Uncut
    Oct 21, 2021
    60
    Despite Chris Martin's underdeveloped lyrics – "Be an anthem for your times" at least explains his motivation – there's something reassuring in their ham-fisted urge to bring people together. ... Glam-stomper "People Of The Pride" or well-meaning power ballad "Let Somebody Go," and instrumentals harking back to earlier Eno adventures offer pleasant reprieves. [Dec 2021, p.25]
  3. PopMatters
    Oct 20, 2021
    40
    The significant flaw of Music of the Spheres is that it spends a lot of effort telling us that humans have this capacity for love and goodness, sometimes in overly saccharine terms, without getting us to feel it.
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