Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

This is the lead single off of their forthcoming new album. The guitar-driven uptempo samples "I Go To Rio" by Peter Allen. It has a slight electro undercurrent to it. The way the sample is used, it does call to mind some of the recent Pop hits with similar sounds such as "Dynamite", "California Gurls", and "Tik Tok". The only issue with the production is the lack of a proper beat throughout much of it. Vocally, Chris Martin sounds fantastic. The song isn't as immediately catchy as their earlier work, however it is quite the grower.

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Grade: A-