Review
Buckle up for an exhilarating dive into Coldplay's "Everyday Life," the album that takes bold risks and treads a new sonic territory miles away from the band's past creations. Dropping on November 22, 2019, this double-album titan discards the neat compartments of their early acts like "Parachutes" and "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends." With its split structure into "Sunrise" and "Sunset," each half unveils Coldplay's daring exploration—from soothing and reflective melodies to rhythms that pulse with socio-political energy.
Lyrically, "Everyday Life" shatters pre-existing bounds with fearless commentary on real-world issues like racism, police brutality, and more—all wrapped up in the band's trademark themes of unity and hope. Tracks such as "Trouble in Town" and "Guns" edge into darker, uncharted territories with samples and references spotlighting gripping narratives. The boys of Coldplay aren't afraid to ruffle some feathers either, debuting expletives in select pieces like "Arabesque."
The arrival of "Everyday Life" wasn't short of spectacle; a climatic live stream orchestrated from Amman Citadel in Jordan visually encapsulated this consecrated album, performing its dual halves at dusk and dawn, live in the echo of ancient stones. The world applauded, both critically and commercially, as it seized the top spot on the UK Albums Chart and leaped to number seven on the US Billboard 200. A path not typically trotted, yet one that channels the spirit of relentless innovation—a testimony as tangible as it's a heady flight through audacious artistry. - Rhett
