Music of the Spheres
by Coldplay
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 15, 2021
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 221
  3. Negative: 62 out of 221
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  1. maribuckland_
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obviously not Coldplay's best album. But the album takes you to other universes. Humankind and Coloratura are the best songs to me on this album. The collab "My Universe" with BTS was perfect! I listen from beginning to the end without skipping any tracks.… Expand
  2. ThimGui
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This album is a pure masterpiece, the more I listen to it, the more magnificent it is. It really takes you to another universe where you just feel good and peaceful and you don't want to go out anymore. Coldplay keeps getting creative, with sounds I've never heard before in anything they've done. Coloratura, Human Heart ❤️, Biutyful, Infinity Sign and Let somebody Go are pure beauty thatThis album is a pure masterpiece, the more I listen to it, the more magnificent it is. It really takes you to another universe where you just feel good and peaceful and you don't want to go out anymore. Coldplay keeps getting creative, with sounds I've never heard before in anything they've done. Coloratura, Human Heart ❤️, Biutyful, Infinity Sign and Let somebody Go are pure beauty that deserves much more recognition, Coloratura is really an incredible 10 minute sound and also perfect that takes you back to old Coldplay a bit, for me it's is one of Coldplay's best songs, if not the best. Then we have the famous "People of The Pride" a hard rock sound, it feels good and I'm happy to hear from Coldplay. Especially since the sound was a demo on the album viva la vida de bases. Another nod to old Coldplay. Hearing it live is even more amazing. Then we have the more pop anthem, my universe, higher power, humankind sounds. Which are downright cool. And the whole universe behind the album is so amazing and inspiring, the music videos, visualizers, the languages ​​created, the planets, the weirdos, the transitions, the design, the world tour... I know this album has reviews mixed, many are just haters who judge at first sight, just because they made a sound with BTS, but if you really dive into the album it's really a master piece. Coldplay's best album since viva la vida.… Expand
  3. gustavothehuman
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    Beautiful. Lyrics could be a bit better but everything else is so greatly executed that it warrants a 10. Love these guys.
  4. Dustyn
    Dec 24, 2021
    8
    Not Coldplay's best album of all time, but it's definitely worth enjoying. My favorite song from the album has to be "Humankind," as I am a big fan of the synth-pop feel that Coldplay adopted in this album. If you're a fan of Coldplay's contemporary pop feel, you will love this album the same way you loved "A Head Full of Dreams."
  5. frankschepers24
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    An album that has songs like People Of The Pride, Coloratura, Infinity Sign, Humankind and Human Heart cant be anything less than an 8.

    In my opinion pure perfection!!
  6. Xylotheus
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Excellent album with awesome lyrics. Some of the tracks are good enough to be within their best ones. It's funny to see people saying bad things about the album just because it's different from their previous works. Changing is important to keep your work fresh, and music shouldn't be divided. All music is music, and this music is beautiful. Well done, Coldplay.
  7. LiviaQuintela
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    A pure masterpiece of pop. Coloratura and People of the pride reminds me the old songs but also giving a new fresh vibe,
  8. Normax42
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    AMAZING album! Coloratura is a masterpiece. One of the best releases this year.
  9. RafaeIVebtura
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    Music of the spheres is now my favorite thing from coldplay, they're always giving good music
  10. RafaeIVentura
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This is perfect and easily one of the best albuns of the year. The songs are all so good and has a amazing vibe.
    I don't know if it's their best but it works for Coldplay right now... can't wait for listen this live.
  11. Sunflowerbluexy
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album I've ever heard in my life. totally well built, and it's beautiful how one track fits into the other. it's a real work of art… Expand
  12. alleafaR
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    It’s a very different style for a Coldplay album, but for me it’s amazing. I loved the storyline and concept, the transitions and the style of the album. They are very brave for trying so new things, and for me, it worked very well.
  13. Ricko
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    It's not terrible but its certainly the weakest entry in their back catalog. After the genuinely interesting "Everyday Life", "Music of the Spheres" consists of a couple of well formed tracks aimed for maximum streaming numbers padded out by unsubstantial ambience. Too often, it sounds like what it is, a group of mega wealthy white men half heartedly messing around in the studio to passIt's not terrible but its certainly the weakest entry in their back catalog. After the genuinely interesting "Everyday Life", "Music of the Spheres" consists of a couple of well formed tracks aimed for maximum streaming numbers padded out by unsubstantial ambience. Too often, it sounds like what it is, a group of mega wealthy white men half heartedly messing around in the studio to pass the time. The biggest complain is that it frequently sounds lifeless. It's as if they had an EP worth of decent material and decided to build around those songs but found they only had crepe paper to build with. There are some good moments to be fair but they are buried in amongst the fluff.… Expand
  14. Fhilip_3_4_5
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    Primero el Album tiene una tematica dle espacio pero hablando de coldplay la banda tuvo una transformacion a pop en esta decada tiene buenas canciones como People of the pride o overtura la verdad le daria 5 o 6 si solo se uvieran dejado llevarar por la colaboracion de BTS aparte de las colaboraciones las composiciones individuales de la banda suenan bien y muy adictivo ya que tenemosPrimero el Album tiene una tematica dle espacio pero hablando de coldplay la banda tuvo una transformacion a pop en esta decada tiene buenas canciones como People of the pride o overtura la verdad le daria 5 o 6 si solo se uvieran dejado llevarar por la colaboracion de BTS aparte de las colaboraciones las composiciones individuales de la banda suenan bien y muy adictivo ya que tenemos musica para bailar o para inspeccionar el paisaje aunque sea un album con poca canciones es muy buena para pasar la tarde… Expand
  15. Mobina1
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    Not that bad. At least skits are relaxing. It sounds like a milky album btw
  16. NolanLundgaard
    Nov 4, 2021
    7
    Music Of The Spheres by Coldplay: 6.61

    Music of the Spheres: 1 Higher Power: 1 :) Humankind: 1 Alien Choir: 0.5 Let Somebody Go: 0.75 Human Heart: 1 People of the Pride: 0.75 Biutyful: 0.75 Music of the Spheres II: 0.75 My Universe: 1 :) Infinity Sign: 0.5 Coloratura: 0.75 9.75/12 ~ .813 -> 6.61 Everyday Life was an entertaining album for its diversity, since Coldplay    Music Of The Spheres by Coldplay: 6.61

    Music of the Spheres: 1
    Higher Power: 1 :)
    Humankind: 1
    Alien Choir: 0.5
    Let Somebody Go: 0.75
    Human Heart: 1
    People of the Pride: 0.75
    Biutyful: 0.75
    Music of the Spheres II: 0.75
    My Universe: 1 :)
    Infinity Sign: 0.5
    Coloratura: 0.75

    9.75/12 ~ .813 -> 6.61

    Everyday Life was an entertaining album for its diversity, since Coldplay had not made anything like it before. Music of the Spheres, their latest, brings the band back to what I would describe as their “essence” present in their more upbeat hits such as Yellow or Viva La Vida. I think however that the uneven Music of the Spheres is also a bit self-indulgent with its chosen sound effects and multiple (and perhaps unneeded) instrumental tracks. Plus, while I’m not necessarily disappointed, there are a few songs that I expected a bit more out of. That being said, I did really enjoy how united the album felt in its “space age” theme.

    I would love to provide my entire song-by-song commentary, but that would push my review past the character limit.

    All in all, while Music of the Spheres isn’t the best album Coldplay has ever released, it’s fun to see them get back into their groove after the experimental Everyday Life. I enjoyed many tracks within this album but there were only a couple that I wouldn’t change anything about. Thematically, I loved how consistent yet balanced it was, somehow retaining its “space age” feel throughout among more electronic, acoustic, and rock tracks. Fans of Coldplay may like this album, depending on how they feel about the direction this went and if they don’t mind a somewhat uneven album. I look forward to seeing how Coldplay moves forward after this interesting (in a good way) new direction. Highlights: Music of the Spheres, Higher Power, Humankind, Human Heart, and My Universe.    … Expand
  17. SpaceKing7
    Nov 2, 2021
    7
    While the album’s opening track (its first title track) manages to pique the listener’s interest, what follows is a series of songs where Coldplay channel other artists. They are as follows:
    • Higher Power: The Weeknd
    • Humankind: The Temper Trap (particularly the song Sweet Disposition, though Humankind also sounds like a mediocre rehash of Charlie Brown from Mylo Xyloto) • Alien Choir:    While the album’s opening track (its first title track) manages to pique the listener’s interest, what follows is a series of songs where Coldplay channel other artists. They are as follows:
    • Higher Power: The Weeknd
    • Humankind: The Temper Trap (particularly the song Sweet Disposition, though Humankind also sounds like a mediocre rehash of Charlie Brown from Mylo Xyloto)
    • Alien Choir: Radiohead during their Kid A era
    • Let Somebody Go: Maroon 5
    • People of the Pride: Muse (particularly the song Uprising)
    • Biutyful: surprisingly, Coldplay rip themselves off here by copying the high-pitched vocals from their song Cry Cry Cry
    • Music of the Spheres II: The Flaming Lips (particularly the song Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Part 2 from the album Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots)
    • My Universe: BTS (it honestly sounds more like a BTS song even though they’re the featured artist rather than the main artist)
    • Infinity Sign: Robert Miles
    • Coloratura: Pink Floyd
    This means the only two songs that don’t sound derivative are the title track and Human Heart (in my opinion at least). I don’t hate Music of the Spheres - it’s really nothing more than a pleasant diversion - but I’m not impressed with Coldplay’s willingness to emulate so many other artists instead of doing their own thing. Still, I might as well be generous since the pandemic might have meant there’d be no new album this year, so it’s a solid 7 out of 10 from me.    … Expand
  18. Samuniverso
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    People of the Pride e Biutyful são minhas favoritas, tem a energia contagiante característica do Coldplay
  19. MessIsMine
    Oct 24, 2021
    8
    Great album. Humankind is a banger for stadiums, Let Somebody Go is really emotional. People of the Pride has so much power and Coloratura is just impeccable.
  20. carlitoo2001
    Oct 24, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a grower but still has at least 3 songs I skip already, which is a bad sign… Expand
  21. caiquebello
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    é sobre isso. -----------------------------------------------------------------
  22. BuildingMusic70
    Oct 21, 2021
    8
    When Coldplay burst into the mainstream with their track, "Yellow", it was clear to see this newly formed pop-rock group would be the Ballad type, Easygoing Alternative group with a thing for hard-hitting instrumentals. That was 21 years ago, and their ninth album, Music Of The Spheres, is everything but Yellow. Songs, Collaborators, and even five emoji-named tracks, the band have gone allWhen Coldplay burst into the mainstream with their track, "Yellow", it was clear to see this newly formed pop-rock group would be the Ballad type, Easygoing Alternative group with a thing for hard-hitting instrumentals. That was 21 years ago, and their ninth album, Music Of The Spheres, is everything but Yellow. Songs, Collaborators, and even five emoji-named tracks, the band have gone all out for this release. Some of Yellow's elements remain throughout with melancholy ballads (Let Somebody Go, Coloratura), to the most bizarre of new sounds (Alien Choir, Infinity Sign). With Coldplay always changing style, there's always a big mix of likeable tracks and those not so good. Top tracks I recommend are Biutyful, People of The Pride, and Human Heart. If you're a die hard Coldplay fan, stay away from this release, and crossed fingers that something else will come along for you. Overall, a completely unique Coldplay sound which will take you across the Universe and back.… Expand
  23. taniasu266
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Coldplay always surprises everyone with his music, his lyrics, simply surprising
  24. MARTINCARDENAS
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    This new album is a mixture of melancholy and rhythms that seek to appease difficult times. Songs like "Let Somebody Go", give an account of this nostalgia that I am talking about. We know that Coldplay is a band of changes and adaptation and that many changes do not like them; anyway... It is obvious that your old job is superior, but it does not detract from that new job.
  25. ceraunophile
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful album. I love My Universe and the concept of the album it's very unique
  26. Tycoon980
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Unique for Coldplay, yet uniquely Coldplay, Music Of The Spheres expands upon their discography elegantly. It adds plenty of fresh new sounds to their already well-established repertoire. It's another wonderful notch in Coldplay's belt.
  27. AustinfVermilli
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only about 9 songs on in it 5 good-great/4 average to bad in don't include interludes that are 10-50 seconds long as songs… Expand
  28. scottyboi08
    Oct 18, 2021
    7
    Not enough tracks to be considered a really good album. Some strong ones on here though. Probably sits alongside AHFOD, but is definitely better than their previous Everyday Life
  29. johnnohome
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    The record is a grower, at the beginning it seems devoid of content and feels like No Line on the Horizon trying to go full time all star pop hall of fame, but actually, buried in the record which feels like mostly singles and some sort of ambient bridge before each song, biutyful has some of the most U2-Springsteen-Coldplay moments in its bridge which make the skin shiver. Maybe theyThe record is a grower, at the beginning it seems devoid of content and feels like No Line on the Horizon trying to go full time all star pop hall of fame, but actually, buried in the record which feels like mostly singles and some sort of ambient bridge before each song, biutyful has some of the most U2-Springsteen-Coldplay moments in its bridge which make the skin shiver. Maybe they should release the next album with assistance from Nils Frahm and Jon Hopkins, to try make it more critic-friendly, they collaborated before with Jon a lot, to great result, and they listen Nils.… Expand
  30. rolandovaldz
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Album of the Year right here. Another masterpiece from Coldplay. Coloratura is the new Bohemian Rhapsody.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Under The Radar
    Oct 29, 2021
    30
    It’s a concept album that fundamentally refuses to engage with its own premise. Instead, the band doubles down on lyrical clichés about love and arena-friendly electropop. ... Frontman Chris Martin was never known as a brilliant songwriter, but his lyrics were never this vapid either.
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  2. Uncut
    Oct 21, 2021
    60
    Despite Chris Martin's underdeveloped lyrics – "Be an anthem for your times" at least explains his motivation – there's something reassuring in their ham-fisted urge to bring people together. ... Glam-stomper "People Of The Pride" or well-meaning power ballad "Let Somebody Go," and instrumentals harking back to earlier Eno adventures offer pleasant reprieves. [Dec 2021, p.25]
  3. PopMatters
    Oct 20, 2021
    40
    The significant flaw of Music of the Spheres is that it spends a lot of effort telling us that humans have this capacity for love and goodness, sometimes in overly saccharine terms, without getting us to feel it.
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