While the British Pop- rock band’s fans are still reeling from the news that their favourite group will bow out from making music after releasing just two more albums, all is not grim just yet.
In a happy turn of events, Coldplay launched their 10th studio album yesterday, titled ‘Moon Music’. This album, which is part of their ‘Music of the Spheres’ project, features soothing vocals not only from the band members but also from artists like Lil Simz, Ayra Starr, and Jon Hopkins, among others.
The newly launched album carries a hint of signature Coldplay, with Martin and the members continuing to blend comforting vocals and meaningful lyrics while experimenting with more upbeat numbers.
The central theme of the album rests upon justice, love for all and inclusivity. For instance, the single ‘WePray’, which was launched at the Glastonbury festival this year and currently has more than a zillion streams on Spotify, emerged as a spiritual melody for fans while maintaining an upbeat tone. Even though the band has never formally declared themselves a Christian group, the song quotes Psalm 23 word for word, among other biblical references.
Apart from the hit single, ‘Moon Music’ features nine other tracks, with ‘feelslikeimfallinginlove’ quickly becoming another fan favourite. This song, produced by pop titan Max Martin—often credited as the band’s fifth member—successfully blends electronic beats with Coldplay’s signature sound. At the same time, tracks like ‘Jupiter’ give fans a chance to enjoy a more organic tune, something that is rare these days.
The album ends with ‘One World’, which turns out to be more of a mantra than a song, featuring subtle variations throughout and bringing the album to a close on a more somber note.
The album’s release for Indian fans comes amidst a controversy with BookMyShow, where many die-hard fans of the pop-rock band couldn’t secure tickets due to alleged black marketing.
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