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Post by chillpill on Jun 3, 2011 21:14:07 GMT -5
Not gonna lie...that's a pretty fruity title for a song. It fits them.
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Post by The Party Captain on Jun 3, 2011 21:53:01 GMT -5
Not gonna lie...that's a pretty fruity title for a song. It's expected from them. Much too European, liberal, and progressive to subscribe to the musclehead Marlboro Man concept America is cultured in. I hate how my metalhead friends disregard them so expeditiously. People say "Oh, they're too emotional." Emotion is the flavor of life.
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Post by jvandyck87 on Jun 3, 2011 22:34:16 GMT -5
I'm a metalhead and so is my band Bushwhack's keyboardist, and Coldplay is among both of our all-time top 10 favorite bands so they are diggable by metalheads.
As for this song, I love Jonny Buckland's lead guitar work as always, but the rest of the song falls kinda flat with me as was the case with many songs off VLV. I'm worried I won't like much of what they do from now on after loving their first three albums.
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Post by Ron57 on Jun 4, 2011 1:29:05 GMT -5
I thought I'd listen to it while I was working outside today. Ended up listening 4 times total (Along with listening through Viva La Vida again), but it honestly sounds like it could be taken right off that same album.
Something about the guitar though is totally infectious, so I love it and keep wanting to listen to it. Kinda like "You Are a Tourist" for me. Lyrics are kinda eh, but the guitar and just the overall sound and production keeps me coming back. Fantastic track.
Are they sending this to pop too? I'm thinking it might be able to do something.
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Jun 4, 2011 1:50:30 GMT -5
Z100 played this today during afternoon drive, so clearly there's some CHR interest.
This definitely isn't what I was expecting from them, even after the last album. It's probably the most pop-oriented single they've ever released, yet it doesn't seem very catchy on first listen. I can't say I'm thrilled with the sound of this, or the lyrics for that matter, but maybe it will grow on me.
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Post by Ron57 on Jun 4, 2011 1:57:45 GMT -5
I'm no expert so just out of curiosity is it common for bands to sample other songs? I know that rappers basically have to do it, but isn't it kind of a sign of "pop music" when a full band is just sampling other songs for their music?
I don't know if it was said in this thread but the song samples the piano part from another song...can't remember the artist though.
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Post by Devin on Jun 4, 2011 8:41:01 GMT -5
You mean this:
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Post by HereIsGone on Jun 4, 2011 9:11:05 GMT -5
Not gonna lie...that's a pretty fruity title for a song. It's expected from them. Much too European, liberal, and progressive to subscribe to the musclehead Marlboro Man concept America is cultured in. I hate how my metalhead friends disregard them so expeditiously. People say "Oh, they're too emotional." Emotion is the flavor of life. Um yeah, not American and I don't subscribe to that crap. I was just saying it sounded like a silly title to me. That's it. It's not like I was going to refuse to listen to it when it came out just because of the title. Besides, I generally like the singles Coldplay puts out.
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Post by lockebox on Jun 4, 2011 10:56:54 GMT -5
Top 50 - Alternative
0 46 COLDPLAY - Every Teardrop is a Waterfall 139 0 139 1.558
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2011 11:09:38 GMT -5
I still don't like it although it's probabyly the 5th time I'm listening to it... ???
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Post by The Party Captain on Jun 4, 2011 12:19:47 GMT -5
It's expected from them. Much too European, liberal, and progressive to subscribe to the musclehead Marlboro Man concept America is cultured in. I hate how my metalhead friends disregard them so expeditiously. People say "Oh, they're too emotional." Emotion is the flavor of life. Um yeah, not American and I don't subscribe to that crap. I was just saying it sounded like a silly title to me. That's it. It's not like I was going to refuse to listen to it when it came out just because of the title. Besides, I generally like the singles Coldplay puts out. All apologies. Not meaning to chastise you. I guess I could said that better. What I meant to say is they're probably the only band right now that could get away with that title. Seeing as how they haven't even announced the name of the album or a release date, I wonder how long it'll be. I have a gut feeling they're going to do like Radiohead and release the album with really short notice.
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Post by HereIsGone on Jun 4, 2011 13:07:36 GMT -5
All apologies. Not meaning to chastise you. I guess I could said that better. What I meant to say is they're probably the only band right now that could get away with that title. Seeing as how they haven't even announced the name of the album or a release date, I wonder how long it'll be. I have a gut feeling they're going to do like Radiohead and release the album with really short notice. Yeah, they probably are the only ones who can get away with that. Then again, it also doesn't do them any favours to those who write them off and don't listen to them on principle. Eh. Their loss. Either way, I'm sure we'll get some kind of news soon.
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Post by Ron57 on Jun 4, 2011 13:46:25 GMT -5
Um yeah, not American and I don't subscribe to that crap. I was just saying it sounded like a silly title to me. That's it. It's not like I was going to refuse to listen to it when it came out just because of the title. Besides, I generally like the singles Coldplay puts out. All apologies. Not meaning to chastise you. I guess I could said that better. What I meant to say is they're probably the only band right now that could get away with that title. Seeing as how they haven't even announced the name of the album or a release date, I wonder how long it'll be. I have a gut feeling they're going to do like Radiohead and release the album with really short notice. Nah I read somewhere that they're trying to have it ready for the fall. So I'm thinking late August early September.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 5, 2011 11:28:23 GMT -5
Top 40 on Alternative:
0 32 COLDPLAY Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall 245 0 245 2.36
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Post by pc1978 on Jun 6, 2011 10:48:01 GMT -5
Love this track.
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Post by No Brake$ on Jun 6, 2011 11:05:29 GMT -5
More than likely the song of the summer at least at this format. I'm also hoping for a "Scar Tissue II"-esque type of song from the Chili Peppers, for another "song of summer", but its all wishful thinking.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 6, 2011 11:46:32 GMT -5
Top 30 on Alternative:
0 29 COLDPLAY Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall 334 0 334 3.066
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Post by spooky21 on Jun 6, 2011 12:00:56 GMT -5
Wow, I'm surprised at how much I like this. Coldplay never disappoints! It's rock, it's alternative, it's pop, it's dancey and the wall of instrumental sound towards the end is absolutely amazing!
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Post by The Party Captain on Jun 6, 2011 13:10:22 GMT -5
More than likely the song of the summer at least at this format. I'm also hoping for a "Scar Tissue II"-esque type of song from the Chili Peppers, for another "song of summer", but its all wishful thinking. I remember "Dani California" being the song of summer when it came out.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 8, 2011 9:13:42 GMT -5
Top 20 on Alternative:
0 18 COLDPLAY Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall 562 0 562 4.717
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Post by Coin-Operated [Boy] on Jun 10, 2011 6:59:11 GMT -5
The cloying title does nothing to boost this song's appeal. I can't help but wonder if they peaked with the album Viva la Vida, however, I shall reserve judgment for that when their forthcoming album comes out.
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Post by The Party Captain on Jun 10, 2011 10:34:30 GMT -5
Look up the live performances of "Charlie Brown." I would post the video, but I am on my phone right now. That should have been the 1st single. Even the fan sites think so. It sounds like something off X & Y.
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Post by Black Jesus on Jun 11, 2011 12:37:46 GMT -5
#15 on Mediabase with 839 spins (+700 bullet). This is SMASHING!
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Post by Rumors on Jun 11, 2011 21:45:21 GMT -5
It may be smashing because it's something new from Coldplay but the song just doesn't go anywhere. I heard it on the radio for the first time today and it was just okay. It's not terrible but it didn't elicit any reaction in my either. It was pleasant. I'm not sure that's the response a band really wants.
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Post by pen on Jun 11, 2011 21:58:35 GMT -5
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 11, 2011 22:00:56 GMT -5
^^ I agree with you there. It's pleasant sounding, and doing well! I'm pretty sure the band is only concerned on whether people like the song or not.
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Post by atlantaboy on Jun 12, 2011 0:37:00 GMT -5
It may be smashing because it's something new from Coldplay but the song just doesn't go anywhere. I heard it on the radio for the first time today and it was just okay. It's not terrible but it didn't elicit any reaction in my either. It was pleasant. I'm not sure that's the response a band really wants. I mean, I'm pretty much addicted to it, and that's the response a band wants - they can't please everybody...
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Post by Sounds from the Other Side on Jun 13, 2011 17:08:54 GMT -5
This song is really nice, I'm liking it.
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Post by lockebox on Jun 17, 2011 9:53:03 GMT -5
Top 10 - Alternative
15 10 COLDPLAY - Every Teardrop is a Waterfall 1058 829 229 6.375
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 17, 2011 11:14:44 GMT -5
Looks like the next #1, unless Death Cab gets there first.
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