![]() On “Ghost Stories,” the inverse is true, and it’s deeply refreshing to hear Martin try to confide a sentiment instead of bellow it. Since Martin’s arrival 14 years ago with Coldplay’s breakout single “Yellow,” his pop presence has grown ever more extravagant, aiming at grandeur rather than mining his songs’ occasional intimate moments. But even that flare-up is punctuated by Martin’s raspy howl in the chorus: “I don’t care, go on and tear me apart/I don’t care if you do.” ![]() By contrast, “Ghost Stories” is devoid of big moments, save for the Avicii collaboration “A Sky Full of Stars,” which showcases the DJ-producer’s pulsating keyboard riffs and pummeling beat drops. But the bombast can feel like bloat when packaged as 44 minutes of nonstop anthems. ![]() Maximalist Coldplay often hits its mark, especially when the band’s outlandish tendencies are coupled with a sense of self-awareness. Coldplay’s last album, 2011’s “Mylo Xyloto,” was a shout-along opus that found the four-piece finally embracing the farce of being The World’s Biggest Rock Band: There were canyon-sized synths, rock-opera plotlines and an eminently singable duet with Rihanna. ![]()
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