Coldplay’s 10th studio album, Moon Music, is a bold exploration of love, optimism, and spirituality. As the band dives deeper into sentimental themes, the music oscillates between uplifting moments and eye-rolling simplicity, evoking mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
The album opens with lead singer Chris Martin yearning for a better world, his lyrics filled with positivity and non-denominational spirituality. While some listeners may find solace in tracks like iAAM and Jupiter, others might feel the weight of the band’s lyrical clichés. Martin’s vocals shine brightest on songs like Good Feelings and We Pray, the latter featuring powerful guest performances from Burna Boy and Elyanna. However, songs like feelslikeimfallinginlove and All My Love feel overly sentimental and generic, sometimes verging on the absurd with their metaphors.
For all its lyrical shortcomings, Moon Music does have moments of genuine emotional connection, particularly with the celebratory call-and-response anthem Jupiter, which champions individuality and love in a refreshing way. The album’s production, led by pop titan Max Martin, brings a grand cinematic sound, but even that can’t fully mask the repetitive lyrical themes of love and personal triumph.
Ultimately, Moon Music leaves fans wondering whether Coldplay’s hopeful outlook is a strength or weakness. Their message of love and unity resonates, but it often lacks the complexity to address the challenges of our modern world.
Moon Music Tracklist:
1. MOON MUSiC
2. feelslikeimfallinginlove
3. WE PRAY ft Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and TINI
4. JUPiTER
5. GOOD FEELiNGS ft Ayra Starr
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7. iAAM
8. AETERNA
9. ALL MY LOVE
10. ONE WORLD