My 1001 Albums Journey

Another artist that I have heard of before, but haven't listened to. This site really is one of the reasons why I love the internet! A couple songs in, I'm really loving the sound of this so far. Kind of mellow, warm, bright-ish lyrics and instrumentals, definitely something I'd listen to just chill out and take it easy. A lot of songs get kind of depressing when you read into the lyrics. Can't say I can relate with stuff like alcohol addiction all that well, but the way he phrases things and makes you feel is really striking and captivating. I like all of the songs on here so far. Not sure what else to say about this project, It's got interesting lyrics, that laid back, personal sounding accoustic guitar instrumentals, this warm energy.. I could go on and on, but overall, I really like this, 8/10 definitely!

The first album that I have listened to numerous times! (not front to back though, so this is still interesting) Beautiful melodies on all the tracks, Chris Martin is also exceptional, I think one of the first time I heard him was on Homecoming from Kanye's Graduation (probably my favourite album of his by the way) and I've definitely been a fan ever since. I know there are only 10 songs here, but it's crazy how there's not a single bad/mediocre track here, every song's a banger. I love the blissful, happy, mellow energy so much. In terms of themes/subject matter it's a pretty simple and easy album, but it's not like that's a bad thing. Honestly Chris Martin could probably sing about what he had for breakfast and It would still be good lol. I've decided to read the lyrics of each song as I'm listening to it, just so I wouldn't miss anything, and that has definitely made me appreciate music more. The heartbreak on "Shiver", running away from your fears and weaknesses on "Spies", etc. The tracks are all beautiful and sad, but kind of hopeful at the same time. It really works really great in my opinion. I thought I should also mention the album cover, since that's an essential part of a lot of albums. I really like the brown/yellow colour, the warm toned down hue is great and really portrays the feel of the whole album. I'm not really sure what the circle itself is, but that's not super important I guess (looks like a spinning globe of some sort) I've gotten to Yellow and Trouble, the two songs I've favourited a fair time ago probably. Happy to announce that they're still great and make me feel really great! Can't help but notice that there are a lot of love themed songs here, definitely something I can relate to haha. "For you I'd bleed myself dry" sounds edgy on paper, but comes off really beautifully in the song, awesome songwriting on all the tracks here. Also, "Trouble" is nuts!!!! such a pretty song. "They spun a web for me". "Everything's not lost" what a beautiful way to end the album. I can definitely see myself coming back to this if I'm feeling down or sad. As I said before, not a single bad or boring track on here; and while it is pretty simplistic I still love and adore it. an easy 9/10 in my opinion (keep in my mind I'm rating all of these in a vacuum, since I haven't listened to any other Coldplay albums front-to-back before). Favourite songs: actually most of them, but Yellow and Trouble are still my favourites!

Not the type of music I'm interested in. An all around good pop-rock album by a New Zealand band.