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Getting new music from Coldplay is kinda like getting a ninth gift on the eighth night of Hanukkah -- bonus! In contrast to "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall," Coldplay's soaring and melodic first single off their forthcoming EP, their latest offering, "Minor Minus," is a gritty, somewhat angrier tune that gives us an idea of the variety we've got to look forward to on their upcoming album.
In "Minor Minus," Coldplay ditches their signature warmth and replaces it with lo-fi vocals, unadorned guitars and rather ominous lyrics. Chris Martin sings, "We got one eye watching you, one eye on what you do, so be careful cause nothing you say is true." In other words, he's basically giving us the side eye.
After a few more spins through their new material, it's clear that Coldplay's "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall," (aka "Viva La Vida" 2.0), pays homage to their classic sound and "Vida's" success. In contrast, "Minor Minus" seems like a song that a record label might not like since it might not be considered "radio-friendly." But kudos to Coldplay for fighting the good fight and standing by your material. After all, you know a little something about what it takes to make a hit record.
+ Listen to Coldplay's "Minor Minus."