Released on October 4, Coldplay has caused a rollercoaster of emotions among listeners. “I love Coldplay, and I think that they’re amazing and their evolution is very interesting, but this was just a very weird album. Very spacious; it sounded very galactic,” says freshman Lola Coldivar. The album features long instrumentals in its songs that enhance the creativity of the album title.
In my opinion, the album was very interesting to listen to. While my music taste does not consist of futuristic or spacious music, I did like some of the songs on the track. My favorite was “GOOD FEELiNGS” because of the energy that it invokes. I would recommend this album to anyone who enjoys futuristic melodies or any Coldplay fans who have yet to hear it.
From their earliest days as indie rockers to their transformation into global pop icons, Coldplay has never been afraid of reinvention. With this new release, they seem content to exist between genres and expectations. They do not just focus on making radio hits; they are more concerned with creating a meaningful musical experience for their audience. They invite listeners not only to hear it but also to feel it.
Coldplay’s fourth album, “Parachutes,” which debuted on July 10, 2000, is the album people think of first when considering Coldplay. Coldivar later states, “If you’re comparing it to their first album, it’s definitely a lot different but if you’re comparing it to some of their most recent stuff, it sounds pretty similar; yet it still sounds very futuristic.”
The moon is not always mysterious; it is also serene and a place where light and shadow play in equal measure. This idea is mirrored in the album’s range of emotions that it evokes. Its galactic sounds reel in Coldplay fans, who then compare it to the band’s past productions. The band takes a more introspective approach with this album, letting their guard down a little bit more with their listeners than in past years.
What some people may not know is that Coldplay designed “Moon Music” to complement their last full album, “Music Of The Spheres”.
Ambient synths, acoustic guitars, and large amounts of orchestral instruments create a feeling best described as looking into a kaleidoscope. Songs range from hushed lullabies to euphoric, upbeat tracks you would like to hear while getting ready for a fun event. Chris Martin, the lead singer of the band, uses vocals that are often layered with echoes, as if recorded in a vast cave.
“Moon Music” lyrically reflects themes such as forgiveness, self-acceptance, longing, and interconnectedness. Coldplay has always excelled at writing music that feels personal and universal, and this album does not disappoint.
From the shimmering intergalactic sounds similar to “Rainbow” to more upbeat songs that invite bursts of energy to the listener’s ears, like “GOOD FEELiNGS,” Coldplay explores the interstellar side of their musical career. The album still uses the band’s signature blend of melancholy and optimism, focusing on hopefulness.
At the end of the day, “Moon Music” is evidence of the band’s enduring creativity. Whether a longtime fan or someone who just likes whatever sounds good, this album offers a journey that is as soothing as it is profound. In such a noisy world, Coldplay’s lunar dreamscape is a chance to pause, reflect, and remember: even in the darkest nights, the moon still glows.
