Since the inception of the idea that Coldplay would release an album dating all the way back to the beginning of 2007 kept their fans bubbling with enthusiasm over the course of the last extended year, and just as the band promised, we get a sneak peek at Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends thanks to Coldplay's generosity. Let's get right to it - you can download "Violet Hill" right now and for FREE as the air you breathe by visiting Coldplay.com and entering your email address. Its as simple as that. As for the song itself, we'll restrain ourselves and just say its quite good in a new Coldplay sort-of-way.
The artwork you see above is the painting 'Liberty Leading The People' by famous French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix. For you history buffs, Delacroix created the painting in 1830. It depicts a three-day uprising by republicans that took place in Paris near Delacroix's painting studio.The main character seen on the album cover is Marianne, the symbol of the French nation. The painting is currently on display in the Louvre gallery in Paris. "Viva La Vida" means "Long Live Life".
Coldplay will also be playing a free show at Brixton Academy, London on Monday, June 16th as well as another free show in NYC at Madison Square Garden on June 23rd. Check back on Coldplay's website for more details.
In the meantime, check out this rare live song recorded at the Bell Centre in Montreal, which dates back to 2003.
MP3: Coldplay - Ladder To The Sun (live)
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