Coldplay - Prospekt's March

  by Anthony Strutt

published: 12 / 12 / 2008

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Review

‘Prospekt's March’ is the latest offering from Coldplay. It has been added onto the Christmas edition of their latest album, ‘Viva La Vida’ and is also available as a single EP. It is more of a mini album than an EP as it has 8 tracks and lasts almost 30 minutes. ‘Life in Technicolor II’, a reworking of the first song from 'Viva La Vida', opens its and it is by far the best track I have ever heard from this band, It has a Chinese feel, with some gentle tabla playing and soft acoustic guitar, before opening up into a much wider cinemascope sound. Chris Martin’s vocal is classic Coldplay, rich in depth and texture. ‘Postcards from Far Away’ is a short classical piano instrumental piece. ‘Glass of Water’ is fast paced from the outset and becomes even faster. It has a very commercial big pop sound. ‘Rainy Day’ is very quirky, quite poppy and again TV friendly ‘Prospekt's March’/Poppyfields’ is acoustic with a soft Chris Martin vocal, and is very gentle and paced beautifully. ‘Lost+’, another alternative version of a track from 'Viva La Vida', is a happy number, with some sexy organ to back up Mr Martin. Later on he is joined in a rap with Jay Z, which works very well. Who would have thought it ? Coldplay with a rapper ! ‘Lovers in Japan (Osaka sun mix)’, another old song, is big time Coldplay and vaguely recalls Prefab Sprout. With its massive grooves, it is a Coldplay track you can actually dance too. ‘Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground’ closes the EP and is a sensible acoustic ballad with a lush vocal. A lovely little item all around.

Track Listing:-

1 Life In Technicolor II
2 Postcards From Far Away
3 Glass Of Water
4 Rainy Day
5 Prospekt's March / Poppyfields
6 Lost+
7 Lovers In Japan (Osaka Sun Mix)
8 Now My Feet Won't Touch The Ground

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