Review: Coldplay returns with 'Music of the Spheres'

Critic Mikael Wood says there's no defending the lyrics on Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres." They're just as on the nose as their earlier albums.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 19, 2021 Review: Coldplay successfully turns to Max Martin for hits, but there's no helping these lyrics The whole point of Coldplay has been voicing the big, cringe-y emotions other musicians are too cool to voice. "Music of the Spheres" is no exception. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: UCLA is selling a Picasso. Why that's a good thing While the Metropolitan Museum of Art is treating its collection like a bank, UCLA's Hammer Museum shows a smarter approach to deaccessioning art. SHARE       READ MORE 'Pure elation': For East African novelists, this year's Nobel was no head-scratcher Much of the world may consider him obscure, but to generations of writers with African roots, Abdulrazak Gurnah is both an influence and a role model. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT LACMA's loss is the Huntington's gain: Ahmanson Foundation to fund art purchases in San Marino After a rift with LACMA, Ahmanson forms a partnership with the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. SHARE       READ MORE This 'We're Here' drag kid was looking for his mother's acceptance. He's thriving now After his appearance on HBO's "We're Here," Andrei Manila talks about the episode, his relationship with his mother and where he is now. SHARE       READ MORE Jamie Lee Curtis believes #MeToo movement might have 'really upset' mom Janet Leigh Actress Jamie Lee Curtis reflects on her mother Janet Leigh's thoughts on #MeToo given Leigh's work with Alfred Hitchcock, who has been accused of misconduct. SHARE       READ MORE Adele will chat with Oprah Winfrey and perform new songs in a two-hour TV special In next month's CBS special, Oprah Winfrey will interview Adele about her new album, along with "life after divorce, weight loss and raising her son." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US