Coldplay’s new album “Moon Music” was released on Friday, and it transported me to outer space.
The band's new album was woven with strong sounds of guitar and drums while still managing to make it romantic and hopeful, which is similar to the songs I grew up listening to.
Coldplay hinted that the 10th studio album may be their last, according to a Thursday BBC article.
This news is upsetting because the band has rarely disappointed me and always hits the spot with their easy-going songs, such as “Viva La Vida” and “A Sky Full of Stars.”
However, the album doesn’t disappoint and comes in at 44 minutes long and features 10 tracks.
The album starts with “MOON MUSiC” with Jon Hopkins, which initially seemed like a song I’d listen to while studying because of its relaxing instrumental tune.
This track made me feel calm and set the mood for the rest of the album that I would listen to.
After two minutes and 53 seconds into the song, Coldplay finally displays their everlasting charm with lyrics like, “But I’m trying to trust in the heavens above / And I’m trying to trust in a world full of love.”
It then transitions to the second track, “feelslikeimfallinginlove,” which I was humming for the rest of the day and swaying in my chair as I did homework.
The lyrics, “Oh, it feels like / I’m fallin’ in love / Maybe for the first time / Baby, it’s my mind you blow,” makes this song timeless with its sentimental feel.
It’s irresistibly romantic, light-hearted and care-free because of the relaxing guitar songs and lead singer Chris Martin’s soft voice.
“WE PRAY” has euphoric sounds and the overlap of its contributor's voices makes them blend together nicely.
This song features English rapper Little Simz, Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna and Argentinian singer Tini, according to a Thursday The National article.
I enjoyed this collaboration because since this song was more upbeat than the other ones, the different collaborators’ voices just put it all together.
The music video echoed nostalgia because it reminds me of Coldplay’s 2015 “Hymn For The Weekend” music video featuring Beyoncé singing parts of the song, since it was filmed in locations around Mumbai.
Similarly, “WE PRAY” was filmed on Grafton Street in Ireland after a show, with fans happily singing and dancing to the song, according to this Irish Examiner article.
“GOOD FEELiNGS” with Ayra Starr is a classic feel-good song that reminds me of early 2000s music, which emphasizes Coldplay’s allegiance to their style, similar to “Yellow” from 2000.
The seventh track “iAAM” is a fast-paced song and we’re immediately hit with the verse, “I got this feeling and just what it is, God only knows / I got this feeling and I think I'm seeing thunderbolts.”
This song has a repetitive pattern of drum sounds at the beginning, which I like because it complements the softer guitar notes at the end.
“ALL MY LOVE,” is a beautiful confession of love that had me thinking of the one person I love the most.
The lyrics, “We’ve been through high / Every corner of the sky / And still we’re holding on together,” addresses the difficulties of any relationship and the battles that must be overcome in this sentimental song.
The album concludes with the song “ONE WORLD,” which is a very hopeful and peaceful song.
Elements like birds chirping at the beginning, a soft strum of a guitar and piano keys are used.
The chorus, “In the end, it’s just love,” ties this album together and is the perfect conclusion because of its romantic tone.
Even though some may call this album ‘out of touch’ because of the positivity and romance, it is a much-needed escape from daily stressors.
By the end of the album, I've arrived back on Earth but I’m still on “Moon Music” because this album made me feel all the best emotions of nostalgia, love and hope.
