So Coldplay's long awaited album 'Ghost Stories' finally released worldwide, ending the wait of millions of fans around the world (including me!). In case you were living under a rock, it is their first album after the split of frontman Chris Martin from his wife of 10 years, Gwyneth Paltrow. But the music's what we're here for, so let's get back to that.
I was more eager to listen to this album than I was when Mylo Xyloto released. Was it better than it? Well here's my view on how i thought this album was:
To be honest, at one point I fell asleep while listening to it. And no, not because it's soothing to the ears, but it's boring. Yes. A Coldplay album. Is boring. From Coldplay's standards, the music is quite mediocre, which is a major disappointment.
The album starts off with the song 'Always In My Head'. It's music is so unlike what Coldplay does, that you won't believe (or rather hope) that it's their song, until you hear Chris Martin's voice. It's probably the most cheesiest song in the album, and it makes you less enthusiastic about listening to the whole thing.
Second track on the list is 'Magic' which is a relief after you listen to the first one. I must say it's not a Coldplay masterpiece, but it's certainly better than the other tracks if you ignore the infinite 'I don't' that he uses in his lyrics. The end is nice, because at least the lyrics are something that make sense. Oh and this one has his trademark "Ooh ooh ooh's."
Next comes a song called 'Ink' which seems promising when it starts, but the lyrics really kill the song. They sound as if they were written by a 16-year old emo teen who just broke up with his girlfriend of 72 hours, and is regretting getting a tattoo which is about her. And yes, even this one has Chris Martin moaning "Ooh ooh."
'True Love' is the track where you lose hope with the album, and you'll probably think why you bought this album. The lyrics, again, sound so childish that you won't believe it's a Coldplay song. And the music. Don't even ask me about it. At 2:58 you'll hear a highway truck honking in your ears, which is actually guitar chords gone horribly wrong. Certainly not what you want to listen to while driving.
Then comes 'Midnight' which sounds more like a Daft Punk song than a Coldplay one, apart from the fact that you can actually listen to Daft Punk songs. Martin sings in this alien voice that'll make you look outside your window to make sure that there aren't any UFO's around your house. I won't write anything about the lyrics, because for that I'll first have to figure out what exactly the lyrics are.
'Another's Arms' sounded so bad when it played that I almost skipped it. But well, I have to review it for you, so I didn't. At first I didn't understand what the song meant. But after listening to it I decided it was Chris Martin missing having sex with Gwyneth Paltrow and then finding solace in someone else's arms. Go figure.
After surviving for so long, I wonder if I still want to listen to the whole album. I decide to take the plunge. I regret it when the next track starts playing, called 'Oceans.' This is when I actually fell asleep. Need I say more?
'A Sky Full Of Stars' saves me from further torture. Now THIS actually sounds like a Coldplay song and I'd certainly recommend that you listen to this one. It's the best thing about this album and doesn't disappoint your ears. It sounds more like a song from their last album, than from this one.
FINALLY I reached the last track, called 'O' and believe me, if you've done that too, it's an achievement. It starts off with a piano instrumental that makes you really drowsy. On the whole, it sounds more like a lullaby than a song. But the best thing about it is that it marks the end of probably the most disappointing album of this year.
Second track on the list is 'Magic' which is a relief after you listen to the first one. I must say it's not a Coldplay masterpiece, but it's certainly better than the other tracks if you ignore the infinite 'I don't' that he uses in his lyrics. The end is nice, because at least the lyrics are something that make sense. Oh and this one has his trademark "Ooh ooh ooh's."
Next comes a song called 'Ink' which seems promising when it starts, but the lyrics really kill the song. They sound as if they were written by a 16-year old emo teen who just broke up with his girlfriend of 72 hours, and is regretting getting a tattoo which is about her. And yes, even this one has Chris Martin moaning "Ooh ooh."
'True Love' is the track where you lose hope with the album, and you'll probably think why you bought this album. The lyrics, again, sound so childish that you won't believe it's a Coldplay song. And the music. Don't even ask me about it. At 2:58 you'll hear a highway truck honking in your ears, which is actually guitar chords gone horribly wrong. Certainly not what you want to listen to while driving.
Then comes 'Midnight' which sounds more like a Daft Punk song than a Coldplay one, apart from the fact that you can actually listen to Daft Punk songs. Martin sings in this alien voice that'll make you look outside your window to make sure that there aren't any UFO's around your house. I won't write anything about the lyrics, because for that I'll first have to figure out what exactly the lyrics are.
'Another's Arms' sounded so bad when it played that I almost skipped it. But well, I have to review it for you, so I didn't. At first I didn't understand what the song meant. But after listening to it I decided it was Chris Martin missing having sex with Gwyneth Paltrow and then finding solace in someone else's arms. Go figure.
After surviving for so long, I wonder if I still want to listen to the whole album. I decide to take the plunge. I regret it when the next track starts playing, called 'Oceans.' This is when I actually fell asleep. Need I say more?
'A Sky Full Of Stars' saves me from further torture. Now THIS actually sounds like a Coldplay song and I'd certainly recommend that you listen to this one. It's the best thing about this album and doesn't disappoint your ears. It sounds more like a song from their last album, than from this one.
FINALLY I reached the last track, called 'O' and believe me, if you've done that too, it's an achievement. It starts off with a piano instrumental that makes you really drowsy. On the whole, it sounds more like a lullaby than a song. But the best thing about it is that it marks the end of probably the most disappointing album of this year.
The album seems almost totally based on Martin's breakup with Gwyneth, and though heartbreaks can make artists write really sad and heart-touching songs, Coldplay fails to do so.
As a whole, 'Ghost Stories' will make you fall asleep faster than your mother ever could and I'd highly recommend it for people suffering from insomnia. I'll give this one 1.5/5
But on a serious note, this one album doesn't really define how Coldplay really are.
Do I still believe Coldplay can make some magical music? Well, yes I do. Of course I do!
As a whole, 'Ghost Stories' will make you fall asleep faster than your mother ever could and I'd highly recommend it for people suffering from insomnia. I'll give this one 1.5/5
But on a serious note, this one album doesn't really define how Coldplay really are.
Do I still believe Coldplay can make some magical music? Well, yes I do. Of course I do!
