The Hunting Party Album/Song Lengths

Discussion in 'News' started by Mark, May 11, 2014.

  1. Nicholas

    Nicholas Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2013
    Messages:
    984
    Likes Received:
    370



    That's probably the best description I've read on that album yet. It really does feel like a Chris Martin solo album. Not to mention the album minus Magic and ASFoS is pretty depressing to me. There's just a serious lack of utilizing the other band members, none of them do anything significant on this album, unless you count that short True Love solo which I thought sounded really out of place. It's mainly just Chris Martin singing some cheesy lyrics about how much his ex wife is a sky full of stars, and when it's not cheesy lyrics it's depressing sad stuff. It doesn't feel like an album for the fans, it feels like an album for Chris Martin. It almost feels like I shouldn't be listening to it. I think the worst part is that unless we get an EP, we might have to wait another 3 years for the next album.


    I really hope GATS and UIG are the worst songs on the album.
     
  2. Derek

    Derek LPAssociation.com Administrator LPA Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2002
    Messages:
    41,917
    Likes Received:
    2,472



    Kind of have to agree with the previous reviews of Ghost Stories, sadly. I stopped listening to the album halfway through, and I was pretty excited about it when it first started. Coldplay always were one of my favorites due to their intricate layering and atmosphere in their songs. These tracks feel naked in comparison. Like someone appropriately said, it's a Chris Martin solo album. It's as if Chris stayed behind in the studio and made the album himself while the rest of the band went around the corner to have a pint. Disappointing. First Coldplay album I'll likely not buy.
     
  3. Gibs

    Gibs The Prog Nerd Über Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2012
    Messages:
    12,899
    Likes Received:
    6,141



    I have yet to listen to Ghost Stories in full, but ironically, this was the first time where Coldplay didn't build their songs around Chris' ideas, contrary to the past, where they did. A lot of the ideas for the songs came from members other than Chris. If anything, it isn't a "Chris Martin Solo Album."

    But like I said, I haven't heard it yet, so I can't properly judge it, just based on a radio interview.
     
  4. Filip

    Filip god break down the door LPA Contributor

    Joined:
    May 23, 2012
    Messages:
    10,884
    Likes Received:
    1,509



    Guy Berryman actually did a lot of production this time.
     
  5. Derek

    Derek LPAssociation.com Administrator LPA Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2002
    Messages:
    41,917
    Likes Received:
    2,472



    Well at least we know who is truly responsible for the GOOD Coldplay sound now :lol:
     
  6. TheRadiance

    TheRadiance Guardian

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    263
    Likes Received:
    4



    [​IMG]
     
  7. RazorEye

    RazorEye The light on the horizon...

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2012
    Messages:
    1,134
    Likes Received:
    5



    Just a reminder. :lol:
     
  8. Joe

    Joe I'm tried LPA Administrator

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2004
    Messages:
    18,905
    Likes Received:
    1,090



    I know exactly what you mean. I think this guy agrees with us. :kappa:
     
  9. TheRadiance

    TheRadiance Guardian

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2010
    Messages:
    263
    Likes Received:
    4



    Dear lord. :facepalm:
     
  10. Delicious Dave

    Delicious Dave Fighter of the Nightman

    Joined:
    May 25, 2012
    Messages:
    2,327
    Likes Received:
    278



    God I wish Brad could actually play guitar.
     
  11. AaronJxD

    AaronJxD Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2012
    Messages:
    266
    Likes Received:
    9



    I never knew there was a good Coldplay sound.
     
  12. minuteforce

    minuteforce Danny's not here, Mrs. Torrance. LPA Team

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2004
    Messages:
    12,898
    Likes Received:
    2,028



    Clearly, you haven't listened to "A Rush Of Blood To The Head"

    Really, though, like with any music, stuff is not for everyone. :)
     
  13. SigmaZero

    SigmaZero Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2010
    Messages:
    103
    Likes Received:
    0



    You think abbreviating album and song titles is annoying? You haven't talked to my cousin who thinks she's all "thug" and shit. Zhe talkz lyk th1z. -_-
     
  14. Sønic

    Sønic Searching for the last Chaos Emerald... LPA Super Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2004
    Messages:
    4,530
    Likes Received:
    605



    When g's somehow become q's.
     
  15. RiderSSPU

    RiderSSPU Leave a Trace LPA Super Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2012
    Messages:
    8,374
    Likes Received:
    2,282



    If GATS and UIG are the worst songs on the album then this will be the greatest album of all time
     
  16. Blackee Dammet

    Blackee Dammet Feminism Is My God Now

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2006
    Messages:
    2,241
    Likes Received:
    156



    The fuck kind of thugs are you hanging out with? That's 12 year old speak.
     
  17. Gibs

    Gibs The Prog Nerd Über Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2012
    Messages:
    12,899
    Likes Received:
    6,141



    You think really highly of Linkin Park's music. Interesting. :obama:
     
  18. SigmaZero

    SigmaZero Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2010
    Messages:
    103
    Likes Received:
    0



    No kidding. She's almost in her 30s and thinks typing shit likes that makes her cool. It's embarrassing as all fuck. One of those people who thinks they're tough shit, but if they swatted a fly, it'd fucking die from laughter, rather than impact.
     
  19. SigmaZero

    SigmaZero Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2010
    Messages:
    103
    Likes Received:
    0



    I hear you guys about the new Coldplay. I don't claim to be an expert on them, as I've only heard 4 whole albums (this'n included), but it was disappointing. When Midnight came out, I thought it was cool. As more songs came out, I just felt, meh.
     
  20. RiderSSPU

    RiderSSPU Leave a Trace LPA Super Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2012
    Messages:
    8,374
    Likes Received:
    2,282



    I think Highly of GATS and UIG.

    UIG is already my #2 favorite LP song and GATS is top 5.

    If UIG and GATS are the worst two songs on the album, that means 9 of my top 10 (or technically even 10/10) of my top LP songs could be from THP which would mean its practically a perfect album.
     

Share This Page