VIVA LA VIDA OR DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS
Track Listing
Life in Technicolor
Cemeteries of London
Lost!
42
Lovers in Japan
Yes
Viva La Vida
Violet Hill
Strawberry Swing
Death and All His Friends
My Rating
9/10
Average Critic Rating
8/10
Overview
This is an album that marks a bold reinvention for Coldplay and further showcases their ability to experiment with new sounds and styles - from sweeping orchestral arrangements and themes of Spanish music to Atmospheric Rock. ‘Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends’ feels like a complete cinematic journey, driven by anthemic choruses and, as usual, large emotional weight. This record pushes listeners into new territory while still catering to their loyal fanbase with its signature melodic style and poetic lyrical content. There’s exploration of power, loss, and redemption in an almost biblical tone. This album displays both grandeur and introspection, cementing Coldplay’s ability to experiment and craft expansive, timeless tunes.
Recommended for anyone looking for an experimental stylist touch to Pop music.
Featured Song
Lost!
Most Streamed
Viva La Vida
Least Streamed
Yes
Underrated
Death and All His Friends
TVV Top 3 Songs
Cemeteries of London | Lost! | Death and All His Friends
Singles
Lost! | Viva La Vida | Violet Hill | Strawberry Swing
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Cemeteries of London | Lovers in Japan | Death and All His Friends
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
8/10
I’m always a fan of album artwork that utilises famous pieces of art and transforms them into something personalised. Coldplay has used the 1800s painting ‘Liberty Leading the People’ and worked with the band’s album artwork artist from previous albums to create something that aligns with their own style. It suits the album’s theme nicely - top marks.
Genre
Alternative Rock
RL
Capitol Records / Parlophone Records
Recording Studio
A Church (Barcelona, Spain) | The Bakery (London, England) | The Magic Shop (New York City, New York) | The Nunnery (Barcelona, Spain)
