Coldplay says its upcoming album, Viva La Vida, is taking the band in a new direction. But judging by this video, Coldplay may just be realizing its destiny as the more indie-rock and (refreshingly) less earnest equivalent to U2. I mean that in the best possibly way, because I have a serious Coldplay weakness, and I appreciate that the band takes itself seriously but not too seriously. This '70s-inspired, military-outfitted video for "Violet Hill" — full of faded architecture and landscape porn — could easily be pretentious in another band's hands. But Chris Martin (looking good, I must say) and Co. add enough cheekiness to make it endearing. To watch, read more
What do you think? Will you get the new album when it comes out in June?
i really loved this song when i first heard it, but the REAL coldplay song to be talked about is Viva la Vida!! I always become weary when a band says they are changing their sound...but do not worry! Coldplay is going to be better than ever!
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