Marking Coldplay's complete assimilation into Top 40 is Mylo Xyloto, like Viva La Vida, it's palette is expansive from the Cure-esque boppy, new wave of "Hurts Like Heaven" to the sonic progressive-pop of "Paradise". Coldplay pulls from a variety of sources on their fifth studio album, making their first three records sound even more humbling.
Borrowing chorus structure from album collaborator, Rihanna's "Umbrella" on the aforementioned "Paradise," James Blake and his post-dub offer inspiration on the larger than life "Up in Flames, while synth reins supreme on "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" and the shimmering RiRi collaboration "Princess of China."
Mylo Xyloto is instantly rewarding but it feels all too calculated, moving swiftly between tracks nearly results in whiplash as Chris Martin and company are intent on keep our diminishing attention spans engaged. It's pop on a grand scale and Coldplay rises to the challenge as always, but Mylo Xyloto lacks the heart of Viva La Vida.
Essential Tracks: "Hurts Like Heaven" "Princess of China" and "Charlie Brown"
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