From the album which features the lengthy title Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends, Coldplay attempts to hit a little harder with “Violet Hill.” It’s certainly a passionate piece and matches the Lady Liberty artwork, but Brian Eno’s production seems a bit off, as the song is almost too muddy– making it hard to appreciate Jonny Buckland’s guitar solo. Chris Martin’s vocals come from a distance while the other instruments pound away as if to simulate heavy artillery fire and bombs (especially with Will Champion’s robust drumming), with the chorus bursting out triumphantly of an otherwise grim scene. Lyrically, the song is packed with impressive imagery that has been sorely missing from Coldplay as of late, and the music is certainly intriguing as well, with a wonderfully curious ending. The song is strangely unsettling but incredibly addicting– here’s hoping that the rest if Viva La Vida proves to be as impactful.
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