A Head Full of Dreams
by Coldplay
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2015
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 461 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 275 out of 461
  2. Mixed: 121 out of 461
  3. Negative: 65 out of 461
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  1. Talhamid
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Now it is established: even if Coldplay come up with Sgt Peppers, critics will still hate them. Their lyrics are deeply scrutinized and their attempt at reinventing themselves on every album is seen as aping other bands. By contrast they go gaga over Taylor Swift. Oasis were forgiven through the biggest bad-album streak in history yet Coldplay, a band whose worst album IMHO (Mylo Xyloto)Now it is established: even if Coldplay come up with Sgt Peppers, critics will still hate them. Their lyrics are deeply scrutinized and their attempt at reinventing themselves on every album is seen as aping other bands. By contrast they go gaga over Taylor Swift. Oasis were forgiven through the biggest bad-album streak in history yet Coldplay, a band whose worst album IMHO (Mylo Xyloto) is still leagues better than the rest, are never given a chance. Good thing the general public disagrees. I can't praise this album enough; have a feeling in a few years time this will be regarded as one of the great albums. Neatly bookended by the title track (a track that reminds one of U2's triumphant start to The Unforgettable Fire, A Sort of Homecoming) and the closing track Up and Up, which is haunting, glorious, epic, and melacholy at the same time (with nothing less than a gleaming guitar solo from former scoffer Gallagher), and containing unexpected, shimmering melodies in between, this album works for anyone, Coldplay fan or not. So my message is: NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS, give this album a listen and you will love it. Guaranteed… Expand
  2. sambuu
    Nov 12, 2018
    10
    First time i'm listen to head full of dreams, i'm thought it's just a waste album.But after few times listens whole album i changed my mind.Birds and Fun are my most favorite songs from head full of dreams.
  3. GabrielRabelo
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Esse álbum fica no meu top 10 de melhores álbuns de 2015, porém, não é o melhor do Coldplay, achei meio que pequena a participação da Tove Lo em "Fun", os vocais da Beyoncé super combinaram com a música em "Hymn For The Weekend", achei a melodia das faixas ótimas, amei a arte do CD, mas eu só não dou um 10 por causa das, digamos, "poucas músicas", quando acabou a 11ª e última música euEsse álbum fica no meu top 10 de melhores álbuns de 2015, porém, não é o melhor do Coldplay, achei meio que pequena a participação da Tove Lo em "Fun", os vocais da Beyoncé super combinaram com a música em "Hymn For The Weekend", achei a melodia das faixas ótimas, amei a arte do CD, mas eu só não dou um 10 por causa das, digamos, "poucas músicas", quando acabou a 11ª e última música eu fiquei tipo, "tá, mas cadê o resto", não sei se a ordem das músicas estavam boas ou se "Up&Up" é uma boa música para encerrar o álbum, mas apesar dos apesares, gostei da maioria, por isso, um 9.… Expand
  4. kevin3stacks
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    This is a great album. Very enjoyable to listen to, sway and dance. look out for Birds, Hymn for the weekend, fun and amazing day. The production team do a great job on this one as well. Its definitely not the strongest album coldplay has but its worthy a spot in the discography
  5. rewant
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    This album is a full circle and back again to their roots(partially). This album envokes all emotions inside me, especially faith and hope...that everything's not lost.
    AHFOD-9/10 Sounds like vintage U2 but with a bit more melody and falsetto's. But this track proves that coldplay hasn't forgotten it's roots.
    Birds- 8.5/10 A decent track. Hymn for the weekend- 10/10 One word:    This album is a full circle and back again to their roots(partially). This album envokes all emotions inside me, especially faith and hope...that everything's not lost.
    AHFOD-9/10 Sounds like vintage U2 but with a bit more melody and falsetto's. But this track proves that coldplay hasn't forgotten it's roots.
    Birds- 8.5/10 A decent track.
    Hymn for the weekend- 10/10 One word: heavenly....
    Everglow- 10/10 yet another powerful ballad.
    Adventure of a lifetime- 9/10 the guitar riff proves it all.
    Fun- 7/10 Okay..
    Kaleidoscope- 10/10 It's weird how a 2 minute interlude can move you to tears.
    Army of One- 10/10 the beat drop is so cool! Amazing one.
    Amazing day- 9/10
    Colour spectrum-9/10
    Up&Up- 11/10 THE BEST! i can't define it in words, infact no one can.
    X marks the spot- 7/10 a bit of a letdown...but still better than hotline bling.    … Expand
  6. Movie-Freak-KK
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    SERIOUSLY ? 60/100 IN METACRITIC ? ARE YOU GUYZ NUTS ? Listen to track like Everglow, Hymn For The Weekend, Amazing Day, Fun, Up&up and Army Of One.Coldplay simply nailed everything, The vocal and lyrics are amazing !
  7. SidNimmo1998
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    This album has been amazing from the start from when we heard it, I find Adventure of a lifetime as a song which could always make you happy and same for the album it is just a great piece of thank you to the fans, hopefully Coldplay won't be gone for long because the music they produce is just out of this world, a true British band indeed.
  8. chrisp1999
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Another new direction for Coldplay, and a excellent one at that. From the premiere of Adventure of a Lifetime, I knew that this would be something unexpected from Coldplay - an album that is just full of joy and one that makes you want to dance! It's a step towards pop, but that is no bad thing. They've made it their own as they seem to do with anything they try, and succeeded in that! IAnother new direction for Coldplay, and a excellent one at that. From the premiere of Adventure of a Lifetime, I knew that this would be something unexpected from Coldplay - an album that is just full of joy and one that makes you want to dance! It's a step towards pop, but that is no bad thing. They've made it their own as they seem to do with anything they try, and succeeded in that! I won't rank all the songs individually, but you can almost tell that this is what the band has been aiming for, with amazing bass lines, beautiful guitar lines, booming drums, and of course, those Chris Martin vocals we've come to love. Some might say it's a little bit cheesy at times, but I like that.… Expand
  9. coldplayvideo
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    This "Critic reviews" score is not well done, look at the 2 "Negative" reviews, nobady knows those magazines/websites, and take a look at the positive ones (Q Mag, Rolling Stone, NME, NYT, etc.). This album deserves a higher score, its a fantastic joyfull album. Beautiful melodies .
  10. IsaacD90
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    I've listened to Coldplay since "Yellow" and this is my favorite album since 'X&Y' and second favorite overall. But, this is the type of Coldplay music I like, slow, ballads, melancholy, pop-ish songs!
  11. BanjoBeta
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    One of the better albums of 2015.
    More of a pop album from Coldplay. But if merging Pop with alternative rock is a thing, Coldplay did it the best way possible.
  12. asdfasdfasdfas1
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Fantastic album. Is great and dreamy - Perfect for a cold, chill, snowy day with a cup of coffee. Different from their older albums, but still has the classic Coldplay charm attached to it.
  13. comeonhomeboi23
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Serene, uplifting, dream-lile, and colorful. The catchiest Coldplay album to date, yet there is something special about it. From Hymn to the Weekend to Everglow, this album is jam-packed with beautiful synths, harmonizing pianos, and wonderful production work. Welcome back, Coldplay!
  14. lHarryl
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    It's Coldplay, music turns into magic. What's so incredible about them is, they've never dono anything like the albuns before, such as Parachutes, Viva La Vida. It's pretty much a journey where they can print their own mark into anything. I'm glad Coldplay's still around.
  15. Kelsier
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Loved the album a lot and it is according to me 2015's best release. Can't believe critics rated it so low.
    After a few listening s, it grows on you. I say don't go on what critics say and give the album a chance. Tracks like - Hymn for a weekend, A head full of dreams are amazing.
  16. jonvlahiotis
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    This new album by Coldplay is **** amazing. All the songs are catchy, fun and really inspiring. These critic review are so **** stupid; this deserves a way higher score. All the songs in this album are amazing and I will never get tired of it. This music is not only a new and exciting but it also still sounds like the Coldplay we have listened to and loved forever.
  17. zackdunaway
    Mar 5, 2016
    10
    This album is lyrically genius. Like any album, it takes a while to grow on you. These songs are truly addicting. Best songs are definitely "Fun" "A Head Full of Dreams" and "Up&Up". The album's theme really does match the sound. Pop, colorful, fun.
  18. FirebreatherID
    May 22, 2016
    10
    Such an amazing album this album contains great songs like fun, Up&Up, hymn for the weeknd.
    But come on guys we want the old coldplay.
    Best songs: up&up, birds, fun, marks the spot and Army of one
  19. Ckallvinn
    Jul 8, 2016
    10
    Definitely the best album that Coldplay has ever produced. I listened to this album when it came out without really knowing much about Coldplay except their hit singles, and it became one of the best albums of 2015 and of the 21st century as a whole. The album has easily enough ups and downs to make it interesting, and the tracks each have enough diversity from one another that you don'tDefinitely the best album that Coldplay has ever produced. I listened to this album when it came out without really knowing much about Coldplay except their hit singles, and it became one of the best albums of 2015 and of the 21st century as a whole. The album has easily enough ups and downs to make it interesting, and the tracks each have enough diversity from one another that you don't get bored. All in all, A Head Full of Dreams is definitely the number one album for Coldplay.… Expand
  20. KenanLV426
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    A fresh, bright and colorful album by the world`s best band that brings back the Mylo Xyloto vibes. Very very underrated! Every track can be listened to on and on and on...
  21. ATOTHEJ
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    I love this album so much. It is much better than Ghost Stories (in my opinion) and is right up there with Mylo Xyloto and Viva La Vida and Death and all his friends. Obviously it is hard to mix the new with the old, but I think Coldplay has really shown that by the end of the careers they will be remembered as one of the greatest live performance acts of this generation, bar none. I haveI love this album so much. It is much better than Ghost Stories (in my opinion) and is right up there with Mylo Xyloto and Viva La Vida and Death and all his friends. Obviously it is hard to mix the new with the old, but I think Coldplay has really shown that by the end of the careers they will be remembered as one of the greatest live performance acts of this generation, bar none. I have loved Coldplay since I was a child and with each new album release, it is more astounding each and every time (minus Ghost Stories, which was good but I think the weakest of all of their albums.)… Expand
  22. HyanHythalo
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    It seems to be exactly what it is. Many people say that an artist's album cover can describe exactly the songs it contains in it, this is the case of a full head of dreams, colorful, cheerful, and brings a message, like all Coldplay albums. It's scary to a point, when you're accustomed to the band's old-sounding, but with time you'll go to accepting this phase of Coldplay and so enjoy yourIt seems to be exactly what it is. Many people say that an artist's album cover can describe exactly the songs it contains in it, this is the case of a full head of dreams, colorful, cheerful, and brings a message, like all Coldplay albums. It's scary to a point, when you're accustomed to the band's old-sounding, but with time you'll go to accepting this phase of Coldplay and so enjoy your new jobs. 10/10… Expand
  23. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Sure, this isn't "old Coldplay" but is certanly great. They are following modern music, which is normal thing, but you can feel that "Coldplay feeling" in every song. Deserves much better reviews and score.
  24. MasterOfMusic
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    Good sounds, good lyrics, good rhythm, this album is one of the most brilliant. How always Coldplay does a good job and give us good quality. It qualification should be 100.
  25. MahdiBzs
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    I Don'T Like Pop Rock Music But This Album Was The Best Pop Rock Album I Heard. It 'S Good For Coldplay To Go Past ,Anyway It Was A Good Album.
  26. cold_akhil
    Aug 12, 2018
    10
    Coldplay has always been producing magical music. Don't ignore these beautiful tracks, listen once and you'll love to listen them all again and again.
  27. MathButera
    May 28, 2019
    10
    The best album of them... they just inspiring me to be better person and love everything.
  28. Arnego
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Coldplay and I is I is I is I a masterpiece lot of to the get go on a trip to down the and я ну ну раноше раньше было все равно в час и
  29. FrancyCiak
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    For me, this is the best Coldplay album with Ghost Stories!!! This album is so underrated...
  30. Goodwill
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Martin and the gang have a head full of dreams. These dreams are manifested in the tracklist being every type of song they've ever wanted to make. This culmination of the bands dreams accompanied by their friends and family is the definition of Coldplay in the most literal sense. This is admirable and, of course, very catchy.
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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. DIY Magazine
    Dec 16, 2015
    40
    Instead of its wide-eyed optimism rubbing off onto others, this album has the effect of canned laughter bouncing off the walls. It’s a hundred nutritional yoghurts being mushed into bland liquid nothingness.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    Dec 14, 2015
    30
    The head feels weighed down with unresolved torment, the smile forced and awkward, the colours garish and messily-applied.
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  3. Clash Music
    Dec 11, 2015
    40
    It’s clear that Coldplay retain their thirst, their passion for making music--it’s merely a shame that it results in such polite noises.
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