Viva La Vida - Prospekt's March Edition [Digipak]

Performer: Coldplay
Artist: Emily Bart Smith; Jay-Z
Engineer: Vanessa Parr; Brian Thorn; Will Hensley; Dom Monk; Andy Rugg; Olga Fitzroy; Michael Trepaginer; Jan Petory; Francois Chevallier; Dan Green; Jason Lader
Producer: Markus Dravs; Rik Simpson; Brian Eno
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution

Notes: Coldplay: Chris Martin , Guy Berryman, Phil Harvey, Will Champion, Jonny Buckland. Personnel: Davide Rossi (strings); Kelly Pratt (brass). Audio Mixers: John O'Mahoney; Markus Dravs; Michael Brauer; Andy Wallace; Rik Simpson. Audio Remasterer: Bob Ludwig. On 2008's VIVA LA VIDA OR DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS, Coldplay follows up X&Y's accessible anthems by tweaking its signature Britpop sound with the aid of renowned producer Brian Eno, celebrated not only for his own innovative ambient albums, but also for his behind-the-boards work with U2. Eno's contributions don't result in a ZOOROPA-like foray into dance-pop, however--VIVA LA VIDA sticks with Coldplay's knack for mid-tempo majesty, but expands these tracks with studio bells and whistles that pull the group out of its stadium-ready comfort zone. Issued less than six months after VIVA LA VIDA, the eight-track PROSPEKT'S MARCH EP serves as a companion piece to the album. Three songs from VIVA LA VIDA are presented in altered form, most notably a version of "Lost!" that features a surprising cameo by hip-hop superstar Jay-Z. The main draw of MARCH is, naturally, the handful of previously unreleased tracks, which include the soaring, stadium-ready "Glass of Water" and the lilting, electronica-tinged "Rainy Day," a tune that bears the mark of producer Brian Eno more than many VIDA-related songs. PROSPEKT'S MARCH is an enjoyable extension of VIDA, making it of particular interest to ardent fans of the record.

In 2000, Coldplay emerged seemingly out of nowhere to become a worldwide smash with their debut album PARACHUTES and hit single "Yellow." While oft lumped in with the Britpop crowd, they favor a more thoughtful, melodic, Travis-esque piano-centric pop approach than arena-rock chest-beaters like Oasis. Led by charismatic frontman Chris Martin, the band expanded its horizons (and its fanbase) throughout the aughts, while remaining true to its basic form. One of the only British rock bands of their era to make a major impact on the US charts, Coldplay prove that simple, memorable, straightforward pop-rock can still be striking even in the post-everything 21st century.

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