...I don't even want to write anything tonight. My foot's infected. Thought it was an ingrown toenail I took care of weeks ago. Turns out I'm an idiot and should have known that it's an infection. Because I totally know what infection of the toe looks like, especially because I HATE FEET AND GET DISGUSTED JUST LOOKING AT NORMAL ONES.
I want to die. I have another drumline meeting tomorrow. And a test I didn't study for. And I feel sick. Meh.
Wanna diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie..........
Hetalia, why doth thou mocketh me?
~Mattie
NO MOOD THING TODAY CUZ I'VE REALIZED NO ONE CARES
I decided that this isn't going to be a real post, this is going to be a review of Mylo Xyloto, the most recent album released by Coldplay, my favorite band of all time. So, here we go~!
BUT FIRST I'm going to mention a song not on Mylo Xyloto that was exclusively released on the Every Teardrop is a Waterfall EP, Moving to Mars. Though I'll admit that I've never been crazy about when Chris Martin sings low notes (not that he's bad, but I love him for his higher stuff), they're only really in the beginning before he switches to his normal range. The piano throughout the piece is beautiful, and I'm a sucker for when a song goes from quiet to intense halfway through. What makes this song is the instrumental stuff, which conveys the mood very well. Overall, a great addition to Coldplay's stuff, and I definitely recommend!!
Now to the real album!
Mylo Xyloto
So the album title song is the first one. It's very short, only 42 seconds long, and it serves more as an intro to the next song on the album (a theme we see twice more...). It's basically all instrumental, and has quite a catchy beat. It's such a cute song that conveys a feeling of hope and happiness, and I like it.
Hurts Like Heaven
Continuing with Mylo Xyloto's theme, this is quite a peppy song. Very peppy in fact. Almost too peppy. But you know what? It's catchy enough that I can't really complain, and I love the lyrics and kinda need to dance whenever I hear it. I guess my only complaint is that it's different from Coldplay's usual, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, so it's not so much a complaint as a comment. This is one I'll be singing along to in the car a lot. It really is a fun song.
Paradise
This song, along with Every Teardrop, is the only one from this album I've heard on the radio, so you may know it already. My first impression: ...this is Coldplay? REALLY? It has a very...poppy sound to it? My mom suggested that it's because Chris Martin drags out the last word of every line a little too much, and I kinda agree. Also the whole "Para, para, paradise" thing is very poppy. But the more I listen to it, the more I like it. Again, the instrumental gets it right the most here. The violin in the beginning (and the whole song) and the guitar near the end are amazing. And listening to the lyrics legitimately makes me want to cry. So ignoring the poppiness, this really is a good song, and I have a blast singing it, so this one gets my approval. ...plus it makes me think of Mattie and that makes me cry more...
Charlie Brown
Alright. I'm discounting Every Teardrop because that was on an EP before this. This is my favorite new song on the album. Again, it's a bit peppy, but this has a more Coldplay kinda pep, like a Rainy Day or Glass of Water (from their Prospekt's March EP) kinda pep. I LOVE THESE LYRICS. Even if I haven't figured them out exactly yet... "When they smashed my heart into smithereens", "we'll be glowing in the dark"...It's so odd and adorable and I LOVE IT. I WILL learn all these words and sing this nonstop. Sure, the beginning and near the end are a LITTLE freaky...odd sounds like, due to the title, I've been relating to Snoopy's and Woodstock's voices, but I kinda like the effect they give anyway. Five stars, love it, get this song, it's awesome.
Us Against the World
Now this song is Coldplay. I love it. It's soft and slow and the lyrics are great. It makes me want to hug someone. It's just so cute and lyrical and amazing. Also, this song is Iago and Cassio's. Because I said so. ...wow, I didn't write much on this one...BUT IT'S SO GREAT. TRUST ME.
M.M.I.X.
The second of our three intro songs! It's alright, I guess...It definitely builds up to Every Teardrop... It's mostly background noise, I'll be honest...There's no real melody line behind it or anything...Random sounds...Yeah...
Every Teardrop is a Waterfall
HELL. YES. This is not just the best song on the album. This is vieing for the position of best Coldplay song EVER. The beat is catchy, the guitar is EPIC, the lyrics...oh my god, wanna cry...It's just so beautiful and catchy at the same time...I associate this one with FACE. I dunno why. It makes me so happy and sad all at the same time. Even if you don't like Coldplay, give this song a listen. It's really amazing.
Major Minus
Another very catchy song. Again, great lyrics. Not really sure what this reminds me of, but it definitely reminds me of something...I wanna say Maple Tea, but everything reminds me of Maple Tea so I dunno...Anyways, I really like the guitar in this, and the beat is fun. I especially like the line, "hear those crocodiles tickin' round the world"...Nostalgia much? NEVER SMILE AT A (is shot). But yeah, I suggest checking this one out too. I bet you you'll want to sing along.
Princess of China
Alright. Prepare yourself. I...cannot describe this song in anyway but this: WTF. WTF. COLDPLAY AND RIHANNA DON'T GO TOGETHER. YES. THEY COLLABED. WTF. The whole feel of the song is...ugh...it's much more Rihanna than Coldplay, let me say that. Chris Martin's voice doesn't go well with girls' voices anyway cuz it's so high...I don't know. Maybe I'm a Coldplay purist? Either way, I do NOT like this song. It's very not Coldplay. It's very Rihanna. And I really can't take it. Maybe if they sang in Chinese it'd be better. But they didn't. It's just whiny Rihanna stuff. No offense to anyone who likes Rihanna, but I find her stuff kinda shallow, and she brought that to Coldplay's usually really deep songs. So yeah. This was the low point of the album.
Up in Flames
And just to prove that I'm not just bashing on the Rihanna song, there's Up in Flames. I dunno...The instrumental is very simple, which is a rarity in Coldplay songs, and the lyrics are meh...The whole refrain is basically "Up in flames, up in flames, up in flames, we have slowly burned" repeat. And they try to spice it up at the end with a bit of guitar but it kinda failed. And the piano at the very end is okay but doesn't make up for the rest. Yeah, low point.
A Hopeful Transmission
Last intro song, guys! This one was fun though. It reminded me a lot of de Blob, the video game with the super fun music? It's just so upbeat and catchy! Super short though, only 33 some seconds...wish they'd made it a bit longer...Maybe I'd have more to say about it then ^^;
Don't Let It Break Your Heart
They pulled themselves up from those last two full length songs. This was upbeat and fun, but still had that deep, not so much depressing but not very happy feel, but then it was still happy, you know, "Don't let it break your heart"? I loved the instrumental. The guitar was great. It's so much fun dancing to this. It's kinda got the same feel as Charlie Brown. Maybe a bit peppier? I'd put it between Hurts Like Heaven and Charlie Brown. Whatever. It makes me smile, and that's the important thing. Recommend recommend recommend!!
Up With the Birds
I really love this song. The beginning is slow and simple, but not in a bad way like Up in Flames. And it doesn't stay simple for long. I really like the weird sounds in the transition section...they almost make me think of dragons, for no real reason at all. And then the guitar starts. It gets upbeat and happy and kinda comforting, I guess. Inspiring? That's the word that works. It's so beautiful. You really have to hear it to understand what I'm saying...It makes me feel like things will be okay, and I like that. Great song. Excellent song.
Album Overview
This is definitely different from Coldplay's last albums. But that doesn't mean it's bad. Sure, I wish they hadn't had as many intro songs, and Up in Flames was disappointing and I won't even mention Princess of China again, but the rest of the songs make up for that completely. This is a great "cheer up" album. I recommend it for old fans of Coldplay and newbies alike. It's only ten bucks on iTunes too, so I suggest picking it up! Mylo Xyloto is a great album, and I give it an 8 out of 10. ...Maybe an 8.5. It's somewhere in there XD Check it out!!
Final Facts
Best Song: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall
Worst Song: Princess of China
Replay Value: For most songs, pretty high.
Final Rating: 8-8.5 out of 10
I'm thinking of reviewing my other Coldplay albums too...I liked doing this review...Maybe I should start a review world? Thoughts?
Tata~!
~Mattie
Mood: Snapped >D
Listening to: F*cking SKYRIM. YES. Excuse my French.
Today's Word: Frog
Today's Video Game: Either Skyrim or Metroid Prime
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Yeah, I haven't posted, or been on at all, in ages....I apologize...When was the last time I posted? Monday? Tuesday? Maybe Wednesday?
...nope, it was Monday. (just checked)
Sorry guys. It's really been an absolutely (excuse my French again) sh*tty week. If I can be facetious about it, I've been feeling a whole lot like the real Mattie: kinda alone, neglected, and really cold. But I don't have a polar bear to snuggle with...
I think that even if drumline gets better, I have to quit. I really have never been this miserable before, and I need to get rid of something. And drumline's terrible as it is. But OF COURSE they're having another meeting for it. AGAIN. THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM FOLKS. WE'VE GOT IT.
Did you hear that? I think that was a snap.
Been at the stupid marching band craft fair today and yesterday. Did a bit of Christmas shopping, but I can't put anything on here because and stuff. Oh, I bought my dog popcorn chicken! I can put that on there! Special dog treats that this woman makes each year, so cute!
I don't want to go to this party tonight...I kinda just want to curl up into a little hole under a piano and die there...
And NOW I'm feeling nauseous! THANK YOU.
Another snap.
Alright, before I go, I need to thank two people who will probably never see this blog post but I feel the need to declare how much they've done for me. First off is Night Fairy, an old friend of mine from my Fanfiction.net days. She was the first person I ever roleplayed with (she's the reason I use parantheses for my actions instead of you people's mainstream astericks or however you spell it) and she was one of my best online friends. She just sent me a message this morning asking me where I'd been for the last millions of months and how much she misses me. It kinda made me feel loved, like, someone really would care if I just vanished. So thanks, NF, for being an awesome friend, and I'm super looking forward to talking to you again!!
And the second person I need to thank is my friend Italy. I'm not sure if anyone reading this is an aspiring writer, but even if you're not it's easy to imagine how amazing it is when someone compliments your writing. Italy did more than compliment my writing. He took my writing and made everyone he could find read it and preordered my book that I have written maybe two excerpts from and asked me to sign it and said that one day he'd brag to everyone about how he was friends with me in high school. All he read was a five page excerpt about Damien meeting Fujian. He definitely seemed like one of the few people who actually cared about what I had written, and he's inspired me to get back to writing this novel. I love him so much! Thank you, Italy, for always being able to make me feel like I don't suck!
Okay, Coldplay is making me cry again. And I have a party to go to. Tata~!
~Mattie
Mood: Stuffed
Listening to: More Earthbound stuff
Today's Word: Stuff
Today's Video Game: Still haven't played Metroid Prime D:
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Yes, I am referencing my Apres Moi picture there.
I keep meaning to rewrite and add stuff to Cassio's profile...I'm not sure what to call him anymore...like, he's really not a hero but I can't really call him a villain either...morally confused?
Now that I've made my terrifically lame post, we're one step closer in OotRH to Saturday morning! And I'll be able to finally post as Cassio again!! :D
I'm beginning to realise that I'm kinda in love with Cassio. Just putting that out there. AND HE'S BI SO IT'S OKAY.
Iago: He's also taken (glare)
Er, right... ^^; Well I'm in love with Iago too so it's all cool.
I didn't finish my Chinese food tonight...what is wrong with me?
Stayed home from school today cuz that nausea from the smoke continued...I kinda needed a day off anyway...
Another indoor drumline meeting tomorrow...they're only holding this one because they royally screwed up the last one. I'll have my decision tomorrow! ...hopefully!
Meh...still feeling sick...
DONATE TO POLAR BEARS GUYS. COKE IS DOING A FUNDRAISER THING.
Tata~!
~Mattie
Mood: meh
Listening to: Earthbound music that I'm too lazy to link you to
Today's Word: Guitar
Today's Video Game: Metroid Prime Bloon Tower Defense 4
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Yeah, that's what I came up with when my college app asked me to invent something ^^; My mom and dad both kinda laughed in my face about it...BUT I SUBMITTED IT ANYWAY >D
My band won champs yesterday. I can't believe we pulled it off. I guess miracles happen sometimes. We didn't win High Percussion though...NZ's kinda sad about it...
Senior gifts...oh god, senior gifts were terrible. There are two seniors in pit, one other guy and me. All the other sections' seniors got large gifts like handmade t-shirts and photo albums, and many got multiple gifts from different members of their section. MY section...well, two of the members didn't bother getting gifts or contributing to gifts at all. One member got both Italy (the other senior) and I a small gift each and gave us a really heartwarming speech. ...and then the last two members gave Italy a gift. And not me.
Seriously? SERIOUSLY? I AM THE F*CKING PIT CAPTAIN. I put it SO MUCH WORK to try to make us the best we could be, and I was always nice to everyone! At least, I tried to be! I gave out pushups only when I felt really disrespected. Italy gave out pushups all the time when I wasn't there!! WHAT DID I DO WRONG?
...the girl who did give us the little presents did nothing wrong. I just expected EVERYONE to get us little presents. She gave me a Hetalia wallet with Germany on it (since, long story, I'm both Germany and Canada. But I'm technically not the Germany from Hetalia...tis complicated...). It's so cute! I love it >//< He has wurst and beer--the two essentials for living. Well, two of the three. Maple syrup is essential as well. ...and Maple Tea's pretty essential, too. Just putting that out there.
FallenAngel 01 did a Secret Santa List...maybe I'll do one of those...Is that selfish of me? Not that I find FallenAngel's doing that selfish in the slightest, but I do have a secret fear of people thinking badly on everything I do which doesn't seem too irrational considering band and pit this year.
I smell like smoke cuz I was sitting at the fire pit during the band party today. It's choking me a bit...
Still been feeling kinda crappy lately...I've realized, I haven't really been HAPPY since my trip to Japan...Once I got back, things happened at the shore that started to kill me, I've been phasing in and out of sickness, I've had band, and I really haven't had anything to help me through it. Like, sure, band was horrible last year, but then I had things like Hetalia to get me through...I dunno...I bought a lot of chocolate at band champs, maybe it'll help.
Well, I'm off to draw England in a carnival dress swaying his hips provacatively. Tata~!
~Mattie
