I listened to Moon Music so you don't have to (Coldplay new album review) | Good Art Bad Art #13

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[@Antellathletic1903]

I actually don’t agree. I agree that they don’t sound the same as they did 20/25 years ago, but the song-writing on this album is incredible. I was not a fan of the Music Of The Spheres album, and thought I wouldn’t like this album either, but Chris’s vocal performance on a lot of these tracks were 10/10. Moon Music, the first song on the album gave me GOOSEBUMPS, the arrangement on that song was so brilliant. A critique of the album is the lack of real drums and the overuse of electronic elements, but that’s just how things are now 🥲😂 the album is just about commercial enough for radio but also contains a lot of experimental ideas you wouldn’t really expect from a band as big as they are. 2, 6 minute tracks, not that common in the realm of pop. 8/10 album for me. Pleasantly surprised by the overall soundscapes.

[@jukkavesanen9632]

🤣

[@Antellathletic1903]

@@jukkavesanen9632 don’t rly know what’s so funny 😅😂

[@maddmags]

@@Antellathletic1903 imagine having 10 albums that sound like Parachutes and AROBTTH. You know what would be said. 'all their music sounds the same'. Can't win.

[@Antellathletic1903]

@@maddmags fr. To me they still sound like old Coldplay tho, musically. Sure it might be less acoustic and ever so slightly more commercialised but thats what happens when you reach 85 mil monthly listeners on Spotify 😂 it’s old Coldplay with a slightly more electronic flavour and I don’t mind it at all.

[@invzbleman]

@@maddmagsu stuck in the early 2000's my guy and clearly still depressed says a lot

[@Dee-nj4xo]

He said it... Hes not a Coldplay fan... So it's obvious...

[@flymetothemoon2881]

Actually I listened to it and I’m so glad I did because it’s was really beautiful , thought provoking I cried so much at that 🌈 song. So to each their own

[@sondreespelid703]

I don't agree with you. I love the album

[@raynorwinclair]

To each their own, it's still no good music, though... Even as a long time fan there are at the very most 2 songs that I can actually listen to on the album, and nothing sounds remotely like Coldplay

[@RimSwikeBunTuTuSix]

He needs clicks, im sure he loves it too.

[@MoviesWithJosh]

I agree with this comment. Going into this not being a Coldplay fan is an automatic sign you’re not going to enjoy it.

[@davidmoore7668]

8 mins of dull review :) I loved the album

[@RussellLloyd-g4v]

The reason they have other musicians who wish to collaborate is because they are that big. They are one of the only bands in history to reach every single country on the planet I personally do like their earlier work however their music has grown with them, they are a phenomenon They are very experimental and who wants to listen to a band that bring out 10 albums that all sound the same If you ever get the chance to go to one of their stadium concerts you will get it!!! It is a life changing experience

[@James-vv7vh]

Nah, it’s shit

[@invzbleman]

How are you a music composer and be so negative and judgmental when it is clear that this album is genuine, has AMAZING production and it's actually super cohesive and very conceptual? at this point coldplay hate is just forced and you clearly just wanna be like the rest of the people who jump into the bandwagon of calling them bland or poppy and not like the old days LOL

[@lauren0420]

this video is the definition of a nothing burger in NO PART of this video did you leverage actual musical critiques at coldplay. it was just complaining about their general style, and some “critiques” that you did say have zero merit. claiming that there are no real instruments or no hooks is absolutely ridiculous and even their harshest critics can acknowledge both of those things on the album. i am a coldplay fan, and even the bad reviews of their albums i watch to understand the reception behind it. i have never commented on a negative review saying it was bad. however, this review was bad. do better.

[@benjamindavis4974]

Just another day another Coldplay hater who has no idea what they stand for

[@joel6633]

haha on point mate personal favourite on the album; intro of MOON MUSIC and of course AETERNA - wonderful production and no wonder doing it with Jon Hopkins and Max Martin, also very innovative I think

[@Antellathletic1903]

@@joel6633 The entire first track MOON MUSIC is a masterpiece! not just the intro! :D

[@scorelessbow128]

Their direction has definitely changed. I do miss the old Coldplay days but I can say that Music of The Spheres was an improvement compared to A Head Full of Dreams. But i will say that Moon Music did leave much to be desired. If anything, I'd say that they made an album out of what ideas were left from songs that weren't used by MOTS

[@Andrew-hc3xs]

Speaking as a huge Coldplay fan and from the get go the first album I’ve loved them but this album Moon music I get it they are spreading their word and have a new dynamic but yes this album is very Dull it has little lyrics and not much uplifting moments or guitar solos from Johnny or hardly any bass from Guy , far too much Synths and drum machines , far too much La la la la and one world repeating just look aback at some X&Y, AHFOD or Rush of blood Coldplay need to aim higher it saddens me to say personally I hoped for so much more

[@James-vv7vh]

Why does he need to know what they stand for. People just need to listen to the album and decide whether or not they like the songs and song writing. If they don’t then why should they care what they stand for?

[@northpants]

I’m so tired of hearing people saying they just liked their first couple of albums. I actually think we don’t need another parachutes or AROBTTH. I think we need them to evolve. I happen to think this is their best work.

[@James-vv7vh]

Nobody wants them to repeat the first 2 albums, they just want them to make decent music and write songs in a half-decent way again

[@fischkoppindiana6946]

Thing is that they dont evolve but devolve

[@RichiiKyl]

Agreed. This and Everdya Life are their two best bodies of work

[@Daneiladams555]

clean your ears, they are sold out snobs

[@duncanatxtra]

Coldplay have evolved to be so much more than just about the music. They create community. They create an environment of joy. Reviewing an album is almost completely missing the point. Surely you knew roughly what you were going to get when you first pulled the album out of the sleeve. It should not have surprised you. Go take a look at the Glastonbury Community when they played Feels Like I'm Falling In Love. That is what Coldplay is about. By all means, rip the song apart and compare it to your favourite artists. The biggest world tour ever. Millions of people are looking for what Chris and the people behind him are creating. To me, (I wasn't there) they looked as if they received what they came for. I doubt that many of them could care less whether the latest album has the musical chops to satisfy every critic. In actual fact, most critics have been at least as negative as you are in this review. Doesn't seem to make any difference to the people who experience the music live. And isn't that the whole point? To create music that connects with people? Isn't that what you are trying to do when you sit at that upright piano or play those lovely guitars that you are sitting in front of? I think their music is hitting the mark for millions of people. Whether it hits the mark with a critic who didn't much like the music in the first place is almost irrelevant.

[@maddmags]

Coldplay are at the stage of a career where they want to include others to fulfill their vision, which is not possible with just the 4 of them. They've done the pure stuff at the beginning, some artists evolve. It's been a quarter of a century, they are so huge, they can venture out. You just can't appreciate the bigger picture. The title track is stunning.

[@shadowside8433]

That does sound a tad pretentious.

[@aljor18]

You don't know ball

[@rekahnmonis73]

Coldplay is more of a humanitarian movement these days.

[@emblemthreee]

Fr they bout to be a ONG shi not cool. I mean I respect them as humans but as musicians they not cool no more 😭

[@rekahnmonis73]

Music is subjective. They feel they are bigger than just some random British alt-rock band singing about nonsensical stuff. Whether that's your thing or not, it doesn't make them cool or not, you cannot deny they are still one of the biggest bands in the world.

[@lauren0420]

@@emblemthreeebro there were 13 million people in line for their concert tickets FOR JUST ONE DATE. they have the most attended tour of all time and just grossed 1B from their ongoing tour. saying that coldplay is uncool is just simply not factual lol. many would disagree.

[@emblemthreee]

@@lauren0420 it is my opinion you are free to disagree, lol.

[@Aeleas333]

It's so bad man. I've gone back and forth with Coldplay, but I've actually come to like all their albums to date quite a lot in their own way. But holy shit is this bad. It's just so bland, so boring. Coldplay, where is your PASSION!

[@MultiUpyachka]

This is the first Coldplay album that left me so emotionless and bored that i didn’t add a single song to my library. I do not understand how could a band that made so much music that I love create something so unimaginably uninspiring and just dull. I disliked Music of the Spheres, but it had some cool tracks that I still sometimes relisten, but this album has zero songs that I can remember, let alone want to relisten. It is genuinely sad to see one of my favorite bands in such a state(

[@nztttttt]

I don't think his kids need song royalties to pay for their futures

[@maddmags]

Sure they don't 😂 It's about crediting every single person who had an input. The sleeve is very detailed and includes all artists, their contribution and samples used.

[@strikerbowls791]

Seems like you went into it wanting to dislike it

[@FoxStorm1111]

Absolutely

[@FoxStorm1111]

I loved it!

[@jyloto5935]

Coldplay can still play music, just listen to their glastonbury set and you can see that. I am a lifelong fan and sadly I do have to agree, this album does not stack up to what their potential is. There is just no emotion in this music. Nevertheless I still admire them and wait patiently for the 12th album which apparently promises to be more acoustic and intimate

[@maddmags]

@@jyloto5935 Glastonbury was absolutely amazing 😍

[@christopherm6725]

I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews with this new record. I’ll listen and likely disagree with you.

[@James-vv7vh]

It has a 58 score on Metacritic

[@christopherm6725]

@@James-vv7vh rolling stone - 4.5 stars, NME - 4 stars, I saw a 5 Star but I forget which magazine. I’ve also seen 1 Star and 3 stars from many… it’s almost like music is subjective and everyone has different opinion lol

[@James-vv7vh]

@@christopherm6725 “nothing but rave reviews”

[@James-vv7vh]

@@christopherm6725 what happened to ”I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews”?

[@christopherm6725]

@@James-vv7vh majority were rave reviews. I don’t really care either way. Just stating what I’ve seen

[@luiscarlosarenas9370]

Probably one of the lesser albums from the band. I love Coldplay and I know they can at least put out one good song per album (And this isn't the exception), but this just feels like the B-Sides of Music of the Spheres, which is a very Middle-of-the-road effort in itself save for Coloratura which was incredible. They used to have incredible producers in Ken Nelson, Rik Simpson, Brian Eno... Now they have Max Martin, and this is exactly how a Coldplay album produced by Max Martin sounds like. I find it paradoxical that Coldplay is striving for making their tours environmentally responsible and eco-friendly while their music sounds more and more plastic and artificial each time.

[@AL-vb7ew]

Amazing live band. Lots of great songs and Greatest Hits will be fab album, but what stands out for me on this album is how poor and over simplistic the lyrics are. What a shame. I love WE PRAY. Great song. Could do better, Coldplay.

[@lexava333]

I think anyone who believes this album or the last are of any quality dont really know Coldplay and only like this new pop version of the band they have morphed into. They have sold out for sure.

[@htrademark]

I feel like you, as well as many other people “criticizing” Coldplay’s music try to find ANYTHING to complain about. And that’s what this video was. 8 minutes of complaining about the most minuscule of components. In my opinion, MOON MUSiC is a great inspirational album for many people, including myself, to get through a darker, more uncertain time in life. Each track honestly brought my spirits up and made me emotional. And the instrumental components of the tracks were beautiful. You’re 100% right to have your own opinions, but to me, all I heard was you whining about how this album was “cliche” and “dull.” Nah. For someone who really only liked Parachutes and AROBTTH, you REALLY need to open your mind up more to the messages that Chris and the band are trying to convey with their more modern tracks instead of dismissing them as childish nonsense. It’s clear this album is not for you, but don’t hate on it just because you can’t relate to it.

[@watermelooonmoon]

u don't need to like the band's music, but telling people to listen to other music instead of this is insanely childish- which is ironic because you practically called this album childish. a review shouldn't consist you saying they should listen to more 'interesting music", just because you feel this album is "bad". again, u don't need to like it, but this is just an awful review.

[@James-vv7vh]

😂 have you never read a review of anything before?

[@watermelooonmoon]

@@James-vv7vhyes, and a review shouldn’t be you saying people should listen to other things just because you think it’s bad. that is, if you’re a good reviewer.

[@James-vv7vh]

@@watermelooonmoon I agree if that’s all they say, but that’s not all that he said is it? He explained the reasons for his criticisms and didn’t just say “listen to something else instead”. But you’re wrong anyway because, for example, plenty of times in a film review a reviewer will say something like “what they’re trying to do with this film didn’t work but if that’s the sort of thing you like I recommend this film instead”. It’s just comparing it to something else which is very common in criticism. It’s not childish in any way, get a grip.

[@H60GX]

For me personally, the album id okay; somewhat good. I just dont like the fact that i dont think johnny needed to play guitar in this album; he is just forced to play bc hes in the band and same goes for will with the e-drums.

[@jamieage178]

Chris Martin not a good singer comparing him to Dylan? No way Chris is amazing great unique voice not having to rely on autotune

[@maddmags]

@@jamieage178 I honestly cannot digest Dylan 😭 pretentious pr*ck 🙈

[@jamieage178]

Not a fan of Dylan either​@@maddmags

[@oc_vatsal_1197]

Apart from We Pray, it was all a hit for me!

[@muyu69]

Interesting. I love the album, wondering if this could be their best ever. But I also liked the way you so harshly criticized the album, so I gave a thumb up. All the points you rased were kind of true, but funny enough, they worked for me really well...

[@matthewcurtin80]

Thank you for taking the time to give your opinion. 👌🏻

[@baptistus6869]

None of the artists on the album are fashionable, apart from Burna Boy, and even then… So what you’re saying about reaching a bigger audience is totally wrong. On the other hand, it’s very fashionable to criticise Chris Martin’s voice, when he has a stable, powerful and above all recognisable voice, and that’s what we want from an artist too. What’s more, you should watch live videos of Coldplay and you’ll see that he’s actually one of the best singers around. When most of the artists that people praise hardly hit the right note, he sings impressively on key. I agree with you for the lyrics though. You seems to be pationate about music and you are probably very talented, but targeting Coldplay is not trendy anymore. A lot of artists do less…

[@JackoVanCleef]

Sorry brother i think everybody here is a Coldplay fan… but not me! I cringed a lot at this album! Nice video

[@lawrencetheuniqueone]

think album may be as poor as the last after one listen mut may be wrong. But Martin is a genius. The track 'Hypnotised' is proof of that plus the single version of Everglow with the M Ali sample. Ghost Stories LP superb

[@joel6633]

Have you even listened to 22, a million?

[@spectrodance]

I love Coldplay. However, I agree that this is a weak album. Everyday Life, Ghost Stories, A Head Full of Dreams are all albums of their new era that I love, but this one is just messy and weird. No soul.

[@danielstefane312]

Part 2-Listen to what Gregg is telling us -we are all fans -i have all of their Albums except for this one- What was the Hurry -lots of times Artist put out Music because of their contract they have with their label etc- look at the streaming of this album -it is nowhere lucky if it makes it in Top 10- this album will disappear - this will be their worst Album Sales-i love the Band @hope their next one will be like Coldplay album sounds like them- lot of times we don't want to say this - Nothing but Love

[@johnpcomposer]

Great review, Greg!

[@ericadrum554]

Enjoyed it as always watching your video Greg, Thank u👌🙏🙏

[@Natt_piano]

Very interesting review! It was nice to hear your opinion on this famous band. I think I prefer the earlier songs from Coldplay over the more recent albums. Haven’t listened to the newest album yet, I’m curious to after hearing your review 🙂

[@jaypeplow]

And now at 4:00 in you’re giving them advice on how to write and album 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You have 6 yes 6 monthly listeners on your Spotify page and YOUR giving advice. 😂

[@austinvermillion5727]

It's there best in a very long time it tops EL and GS as there best album since Viva

[@RichiiKyl]

1. I completely disagree. 2. You obviously came into this review hoping to hate the album. 3. You’ve missed the entire point and message of the album. 4. They need to evolve. What use is making the same sounding album over and over and over again? 5. Coldplay’s music and discography is incredibly interesting and eclectic. 6. Moon Music is one of their best, most cohesive bodies of work. 7. This feels like rage baiting to get more views on your otherwise rarely visted profile.

[@James-vv7vh]

Nobody wants to hear the same thing again and again, they just want decent songs, decent albums. Not this shit.

[@RichiiKyl]

@@James-vv7vh see point 6 :)

[@James-vv7vh]

@@RichiiKyl it’s not though, lol, it’s shit

[@glennjulien-fg2eu]

I agree with you.its dull elevator music.

[@SanJuanCreole]

I miss the old coldplay. All this pop , sugary, sweet candy 🍬 collaboration shit is awful. I miss the x&y and A Rush of Blood to the Head era. 😒

[@jaypeplow]

And at 5:07 I’m bored and gone. Grade A 🤡

[@guitarjem2670]

Liked a few songs… too much filler… unrelated sounds n synths and ambient music

[@KasperDolberg-jb1et]

You are finished bro. Coldplay cooked on this album.

[@FoxStorm1111]

🙌

[@James-vv7vh]

👎💩

[@paulacravello]

Fully agree. Watching them promoting his new album and merchandising on CVQ, the shopping channel, was really lame, too. I used to like them, but now they are too much of a cliché, their music, their lyrics their visual. And they are looking like a total cult for childish people

[@benjamindavis4974]

It's their best album since Mylo Xyloto lol

[@strikerbowls791]

Since Viva even

[@thatsroughbuddyyy]

If Moon Music is a 26/100, what is Music of the Spheres?

[@BryceSuid]

27/100. Moon Music is slightly worse🤣

[@luiscarlosarenas9370]

50/100, and just by Coloratura alone.

[@James-vv7vh]

So many butthurt Coldplay obsessives in the comments 😂

[@failfactsmedia55]

Nah the album was good except some of the song

[@nolansyers]

Omg this was literally ADHD in music form. Kinda sad that they needed other songwriters to write something less intricate than their older stuff, when it was just the 4 of them.

[@1alexwel]

Strongly disagree with you!

[@thimgui]

Wow, Greg, if you think Moon Music is just another commercial pop album, then you've clearly missed the point. You seriously need to listen to tracks like Rainbow Emoji, One World, iAAM, All My Love, and of course MOON MUSIC again. These are absolutely stunning, intimate, and ethereal pieces, far from the commercial pop sound you're talking about. These tracks won’t dominate the charts precisely because they aren’t designed for commercial success-they’re genuine art. If you're really a composer, like you claim, maybe it's time to consider retirement and let truly talented artists like Coldplay continue to thrive. Sure, you're entitled to your opinion, but let's be real for a second-Coldplay has produced some incredible work in the past decade. Everyday Life? A masterpiece. And Coloratura? Easily one of the greatest songs the band has ever made. So, calling Moon Music mediocre just shows how little you actually understand about music. You’ve clearly missed the message of unity and love that Coldplay is sending. Instead, you're out here spreading negativity and bitterness. Maybe next time, try listening with an open mind instead of spewing pure meanness.

[@goelnaman1990]

Interesting thoughts.. On your perspective regarding "why collaborate" and "they're diluting themselves" -- can you explain why that matters please? Wouldn't Coldplay's objective just be to deliver good music at the end of the day? I get that you didnt like their music, but Coldplay probably thought it was good enough and wanted to put good music out in the world. Regardless of your opinion (and I dont mean any disrespect), I think they would feel they've achieved enough to not care about what a collaboration would do to their "brand". As long as good music is produced for the world, which, again, I get that you didn't like, but that's fine! Because, honestly, noone or not many people care about your review (and I mean this in the nicest way possible, no jokes or disrespect), just like you probably don't care about my comment on your review. PS: I stopped watching when you referred to it as "bad karaoke singing".. clearly you're using Coldplay's Moon Music in the title for your video to beg for "views" on your silly little ignorant video ao people click on it and so you can feed yourself on the back of other successful people.... Wish the best for you. Do something original and try not living off of others' success

[@James-vv7vh]

If you think nobody cares about this review then you and the rest of the Coldplay fans in here clearly didn’t get the memo. Why comment at all if you don’t care? And yeah, weird of him to put the name of the band and album he’s reviewing in the title of the video.

[@goelnaman1990]

@James-vv7vh the review video came up at the top of my feed (congrats he's played the KZbin algorithm in his favour). You can think of my comment as a review of the review.. And shows character that you've chosen to only pick the antagonising part of my comment for a response, and nothing else..

[@goelnaman1990]

@James-vv7vh oh, and as far as getting the memo is concerned... there is a ton of unsolicited "review" trash out there.. from reviewing amazon products to movies to memes.. just coz they get views doesn't mean people care. No one is going to listen or not listen to Moon Music because of this review. Even if wonderful things were said about it. So, the only one benefiting from the review is the person making the video. You think you've come across as such a diva with your snarky reply about "don't know why he put the name of the album in his title"... unfortunately youve just come across as silly.. my point was, picking an album from one of the biggest bands in the world and their latest album is bound to get views.. so, the only person benefiting from this review is the person who made it..

[@James-vv7vh]

@@goelnaman1990 idiot, it’s not my review. You’re dumb, bye.

[@James-vv7vh]

@@goelnaman1990 idiot, this isn’t my review. You’re too stupid for my time, goodbye.

[@debonaire_nerd]

It sounds like the worst habits of MOTS has persisted. A shame because Everyday Life was a latter career classic.

[@M4rkle]

26/100 feels quite generous given that review! Not that I disagree...

[@GregHarradineComposer]

I know what you mean…but, 26/100 is just a little over 1/5 stars!

[@WilliamDarko]

Coldplay is trash. Always be, always will. Just stadium music for ads soundtrack

[@danielstefane312]

Mr.Gregg- this Album will be forgotten in 1 week- i agree with you they haven't had a good album in a awhile- just like Justin Timberlake@ Kathy Perry both albums are very similar situation Coldway i agree with you all songs are in the toilet Thanky for your honest opinion Nothing But Love

[@maddmags]

Coldplay has nearly 88 million listeners on Spotify and a tremendous fan base. This record will not be forgotten 😂

[@paulacravello]

@@maddmags reggaton is everywhere as well, which does not turn it into good music

[@BryceSuid]

Album was trash. When I heard a full minute of African chanting at the end of AETERNA I wanted to throw my phone through the wall. Album sucked hot farts. I’ll go clean my ears with their first 5 albums.

[@JK0981]

Very disappointing record! Not the Rock Band I knew.

[@strikerbowls791]

They were never rock

[@maddmags]

Coldplay were an alternative rock band 20 years ago 😭 it's not like they didn't release other albums between then and now. The progression and evolution are right in-between.

[@wwlwill]

if its just for views u won some un wanted views...

[@biaali1]

agree.. Terrible album.. Only we pray is a good song

[@91exile]

Coldplay turned Gay after their 4th album ! I didnt hear one single guitar or drums . Trash overrated pop justin timberlake type music

[@htrademark]

Most obvious rage bait I’ve ever seen

[@James-vv7vh]

@@91exile nobody gives a shit about your homophobic views. Fuck off.