Coldplay releases the synthy new single 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall'
This week, news of a forthcoming Coldplay single, "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall," set the blogosphere ablaze, as followers of the U.K. outfit waited for the first sample of its follow-up to 2008's "Viva La Vida."
Unveiled on Friday, the new track is up for sale at digital retailers in most of the world. However, fans in the United Kingdom will have to wait until Sunday before it's available -- go figure.
The forthcoming record, produced by Brian Eno, is said to be influenced by the 1970s graffiti art culture of New York City. The poster for the song, hand-scrawled in neon luminance, certainly backs that statement. The song itself, however, conjures images of flashing disco lights on a decadent dance floor, flush with splashy synths, acoustic strums and pulsating kick drum. And then there's the chord sampling from 1970s Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen's 1976 hit "I Go to Rio" off his fourth album, "Taught by Experts." Not exactly the makings of a tagger's anthem. But Coldplay did credit Allen as a songwriter on the credits for the track on its website. After all, it would seem wise to cover their bases, considering the 2008 lawsuit brought against the band by guitarist Joe Satriani over claims that it plagiarized his 2004 track "If I Could Fly" for the 2008 single "Viva La Vida." That case was settled out of court.
Take a listen to the new track here and let us know if "Every Teardrop" makes you weep with joy or cry in pain.
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LOVE IT!!!!!
Posted by: susan hensler | June 03, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Sounds like a B-side from Viva La Vida.
Posted by: A | June 03, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Took a couple of listens to get into, but I really like it. Don't think it will go down as a classic but I like the potential tone it's setting for the album. It'll be a great set opener at the numerous festivals they're performing at, that's for sure.
Posted by: Tom J | June 03, 2011 at 02:31 PM
This band just keeps getting worse. Brian Eno was one of my heros now he is just making money right? So what is next other than this over produced half baked pooper scooper?
Posted by: Ian | June 03, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Is it Coldplay's best? No. But I think it is beauiful. And I am excited for what the entire album has to offer!!!
Posted by: Briany | June 03, 2011 at 04:30 PM
It's a good song but it's safe to say it's not anywhere near their best. Catchy though.
Posted by: Peter | June 03, 2011 at 04:46 PM
overmixed and overproduced. worst i heard from them yet.
Posted by: jmancan | June 03, 2011 at 07:53 PM
"The song itself, however, conjures images of flashing disco lights on a decadent dance floor, flush with splashy synths, acoustic strums and pulsating kick drum."
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Did the writer of this article actually listen to the song? It is a straight-ahead rock song and has nothing to do with disco lights and dance floors. LA Times, please hire real music critics.
Posted by: Ben | June 04, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Coldplay has become a mouthpiece for the Palestinian movement. The yawning usual overemoting blubbering tendencies of an artiste with little to no RATIONAL THINKING!
http://www.waronwant.org/freedomoneworld/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/coldplay-angers-fans-by-telling-them-to-check-out-freedom-for-palestine-video/2011/06/03/AG50OvHH_blog.html
Posted by: StaberDearth | June 04, 2011 at 03:36 AM
I agree with the previous statements: "Sounds like a B-side from Viva La Vida", "overmixed and overproduced", "not their best". Not a bad song but disappointing.
Posted by: Melissa C | June 04, 2011 at 05:27 AM
I´d like to thank Coldplay for endorsing Freedom For Palestine, they showed a lot of integrity and gained even more fans world wide by doin so!
Let me plug Secret Society In Smaller Lies
http://youtu.be/5ngLJThL1L0
Posted by: josh | June 04, 2011 at 08:47 AM
STILL GOOD!
Viva la Vida is one of the great classics and difficult to follow. So, although this song doesn't have the musical power of la Vida it does have the lyrical prominence. Listen again.
Posted by: Muziki shabiki | June 04, 2011 at 08:53 AM
i love it.very catchy
Posted by: roche | June 04, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Typical LAME Coldplay song.
Posted by: Paul | June 04, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Joy this band has for shure changed my life and brought me back for some very dark places.. Love you Coldplay...
Posted by: Curt | June 07, 2011 at 05:53 AM