SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: COLDPLAY – MUSIC OF THE SPHERES

Coldplay
Music Of The Spheres
Warner Music

When looking at music that takes us to a place among the stars and planets, there is a certain mystery, splendor, and allure that comes with it. When looking at Coldplay’s latest album, Music Of The Spheres, the band has written an album of cosmic proportions that takes us on a planetary journey of hope, love, and the freedom that comes from that.

Listening to Music Of The Spheres, there is a lot to digest, admire, and appreciate about this album. From beautiful production, trademark guitar riffs, and gorgeous celestial soundscapes, Coldplay paints this entire album with their original flair while conceptualizing the humane aspect within us that connects us all.

From the beginning, Coldplay spares no expense with taking us to the stars and making us feel at one with them in their experience before jumping into electric lead single, “Higher Power.” With bubbly ethereal zeal and ardent lyricism, this futuristic number keeps us engaged for what’s to come for the rest of the album.

Other spotlights here are “Humankind.” A zesty number that injects more heightened otherworldly energies into Music Of The Spheres, its arena-worthy presence is enough to keep people coming back for more. Moments such as “Heart” are rare gems where vocally, it is one of their best efforts on the album. Ascending in varying degrees of opulent vocal dissonance, it still retains the same celestial atmosphere of the album without the deep space instrumentals advertised thus far.

Another full-bodied star-studded beauty featured on the album is “My Universe.” Full of love, vitality, and featuring one of the best Korean acts on the planet, BTS adds unique pop and rap flavors to an already lovely track. Coldplay is proving they can collaborate with just about anyone on the planet and can make a meaningful and great song while doing so.

The album ends with the stunning masterpiece, “Coloratura.” As if the record didn’t have its share of magical moments already, this completely blows you away with the emotional intro alone. With superb piano work, delicate soundscapes, and engaging lyricism, this is not only one of the best tracks on the record but a phenomenal closer.

Music Of The Spheres is a thematic conceptual work of art that has outdone anything Coldplay has done on prior works. It floats, transcends, even defies musical gravity at times with a compassionate message that hugs each of our aural senses and hearts one at a time.

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