Coldplay + Eno = A lot more comparisons to U2

Here’s a Telegraph article on the new Coldplay album.

Members of the music press were invited to playbacks this week, albeit only after agreeing to forgo detailed discussion of the content prior to its release on June 16. What I can say is that themes of death and resurrection are strongly present, apparently confirming a long-held suspicion that, like their heroes U2, there is a Christian element to Coldplay.

With a production that the band describe as “dense” with “melodies and colours packed into a relatively short space”, Eno loads on the atmospherics and introduces plenty of rhythmic and sonic twists, but Martin’s innate pop sensibility shines through.

If anything, the new Coldplay are brighter and more uplifting than ever. These are songs full of the kind of anthemic touches that will make people want to hold their mobile phones in the air.

If you liked Coldplay before, chances are you will like them still. If you couldn’t stand them, block your ears now. They are going to be hard to escape.