Due out the mid June, Coldplay’s latest album entitled Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends (Viva La Vida for short) is now available for your downloading pleasures. Now, I’ve never been interested in Coldplay but this album might be their most listen-able to date. This CD has been long anticipated, as many fans have been guessing at the albums’ name since late ‘06. The band itself didn’t want to play any songs on their recent tours as they were afraid they would leak onto the internet. Well, leaked on to the internet a few days early, I hope some of you can find the courage to enjoy Coldplay’s latest. Enjoy!

Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, or its short name Viva la Vida, is the fourth studio CD by British band Coldplay. Viva la Vida takes its name from a painting by Frida Kahlo, the acclaimed 20th century Mexican artist; the title’s literal translation is “live the life”. “X&Y was a little forced, with very generalised songs that were written simply to sell the album, but Viva la Vida returns to the Rush of Blood to the Head days, with each song coming directly from the bands experience, with soaring lyrics sung beautifully & music to really move you. This album is that rare thing, naht just preduced, felt by the band and most definitly enjoyed by the listener. Coldplay are about to peak with this album. Enjoy” (from HMV.com review)

Tracklisting

1. “Life in Technicolor” (Hopkins) - 2:29
2. “Cemeteries of London” - 3:21
3. “Lost!” - 3:55
4. “42″ - 3:57
5. “Lovers in Japan”/”Reign of Love” - 6:51
6. “Yes” - 7:06
* “Chinese Sleep Chant” [hidden track]
7. “Viva la Vida” ? 4:01
8. “Violet Hill” ? 3:42
9. “Strawberry Swing” - 4:08
10. “Death & All His Friends” - 6:18
*”The Escapist” (Hopkins, Martin) [hidden track]

bonus tracks:

11. “Lost? (Acoustic Version)” - 3:39
12. “Lovers in Japan (Acoustic Version)” - 3:44

Artist: Coldplay
Title: Viva La Vida or Death & All His Friends
Label: Capitol
Genre: Alternative Rock
Bitrate: VBR*
Time: 00:46:01
Store Date: June 13 (Europe)

*This CD has been released as a nahn-scene @ various bitrates (128 through 320) w/ bonus tracks.

Release Name: Coldplay-Viva_La_Vida-2008-ORDEATHANDALLHiSFRiENDS
Links: Wikipedia, HomePage, MySpace , Torrent (soon)