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DVDfever.co.uk – Coldplay: Prospekts March EP CD reviewElly Roberts reviews
Parlophone Records
- Released: Out now
- Rating: 6/10
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Viva La Vidas supplement. Eight new tracks.
Coldplay, in sales terms, are back in the groove, though it has to be said, their new found direction is pretentious.
The opening track Life In Technicolor (written in the American style) is an indication theyre still thinking about stadium pop overt pond as part of their agenda, which in itself, is rather worrying.
Its a whopping song, very dramatic, melodic, but ultimately has little soul or conviction.
With a chance to show something really unique, theyve missed a big chance to convert the doubters, with a gorgeous instrumental Postcards From Far Away. Sadly its barely 46seconds. Had this been developed instead of being relegated to filler status, it could have been a rare Coldplay special moment.
Glass Of Water is, in this case, just another average track, whereas Rainy Day is a comparative improvement with some nice touches of harp and string arrangement. Prospekts March / Poppyfields is a disaster. Martins limp vocals do nothing to enhance it whatsoever.
Lost+, is by far the EPs better moment, still sounding menacing (rolling organ) and chunky, its a stirring gem. Jaunty Lovers In Japan continues the stadium anthemic feel boosted by masses of percussion.
Now My Feet..seems totally pointless, and is possibly the worst Coldplay song ever.
The verdict: Still not convinced.
Weblink:coldplay.com
The full list of tracks included are :
1. Life In Technicolor ii
2. Postcards From Far Away
3. Glass Of Water
4. Rainy Day
5. Prospekts March / Poppyfields
6. Lost +
7. Lovers In Japan (Osaka Sun Mix)
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Elly Roberts passed away in 2011, but he was a man who was so passionate about all types of music and loved meeting his musical heroes, such as Mick Hucknall at a book signing at the Trafford Centre, Manchester in 2007.
A former teacher and also a music journalist, DJ and radio presenter on local community station Calon FM, plus appearances on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 2, Elly started doing reviews for DVDfever.co.uk in 2004 and he did the majority of the CD and concerts reviews on the website.
I know also that he loved getting away for the summer to Spain and I hope that wherever he is now he is enjoying the hot sunshine and, as one of his friends has said on his Facebook page, that he is interviewing his musical heroes.