Today, Rolling Stone posted quite the elaborate expose on the upcoming LP4 for Britain’s encapsulating act, Coldplay. It’s an impressive track-by-track listing of what one might expect from the band’s long awaited follow up to 2005’s X&Y. There’s even an indication of what might be the new single, where this new sound is coming from, etc.

Several tracks are considerably rougher around the edges, with distorted guitars and more prominent percussion. The lyrics are darker, dealing with recurring themes of death and loneliness. And on several songs, Martin extends his vocal palette considerably beyond the falsetto that has largely defined him, exhibiting a lower, sexier mode that feels more personal and real. “Whether or not it’s good, we certainly started to use more colors,” says Martin. “It’s impossible to please everybody, and it took us a while to learn that. It’s just the freedom to say, ‘Everyone might not like this. We’re into it at the moment, so let’s just get it done.’ “

[Rolling Stone]

For an album cloaked in mystery, there sure is a whole lot of information here. Taking into account the hype already behind this album, fans should expect something at the very least, above par.

For now, this will have to ease your patience. I still love this video.

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