Music Review - Everglow by Coldplay

Everglow (2015)
Oi mates,

This week, I am back with a review of one of my favourite songs from my favourite band, British Alternative/Rock band Coldplay’s 2015 single Everglow, the final single from their 2015 album A Head Full of Dreams.

Compared to the remaining tracks of one of the more upbeat Coldplay albums, Everglow is the slowest song, with the primary melody provided by piano. Like the majority of Coldplay songs, there can be many interpretations of the song, however the most popular interpretation is the song being about loving and reminiscing about the people we have lost touch with. This is another lyrical sensation by the band, with the lyrics being delicate and touching, scattered with imagery that gives the song its soul. The combination of the lyrics and the instrumental part also conveys the emotions of the song effectively, as the song goes from a piano melody accompanied by slow drum beats to its climax where the guitar comes in, before the song ends with nothing but slow piano. And the instrument playing of Coldplay in the song is brilliant as usual. 

Everglow was the perfect song to close out A Head Full of Dreams with its farewell and nostalgic vibes, especially when there were rumours of Coldplay's separation and hiatus at the time, which turned out false. It is not purely a sad song, the melody is rather happy, it is the thoughts, emotions and nostalgia of the listener provoked by the melody and lyrics of the song that makes it seemingly sad. It is one of the most underrated and beautiful songs from my viewpoint, and I would definitely recommend giving it a listen, no matter what your music type or mood is, you will all be able to feel the song in a different way. 

Rating: 9/10

-Xuan Dung Vuong-

You can listen to the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pfX1OKqP80