Three years after “Music of the Spheres,” Coldplay is back with their latest release, “Moon Music.” This is the second half of their space-inspired project. It is full of the warmth, emotion and feel-good vibes that Coldplay is known for.
Lift Off
The album starts with the title track, “MOON MUSiC,” which feels different from many things that the band has done before. Chris Martin’s voice feels like a lullaby.
He sings “Once upon a time, I tried to get myself together.” It takes its time, gently pulling you in with its piano and celestial sounds. This song reminds us of quiet moments growing up; when Coldplay’s music felt like a warm hug.
Coldplay Pop
The second track, “feelslikeimfallinginlove,” is where the album really picks up.
“Moon Music” easily transitions into a fun and classic Coldplay song with a modern pop polish. It’s upbeat and filled with that trademark Coldplay optimism that feels like a burst of sunshine in musical form. This song feels like something that would play at the end of a perfect summer day.
Then comes “WE PRAY,” featuring Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and TINI. It’s a powerful song that reminds listeners that Coldplay can do different genres of music. But frankly, it sort of takes you out of the album as the song feels sort of out of place. “Moon Music” manages to balance their old music style with a sense of forward motion. The track “GOOD FEELiNGS,” featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, is the perfect example of this.
The songs “iAAM,” “AETERNA” and “ALL MY LOVE” bring us back to the earlier vibe that “feelslikeimfallinginlove” gave us. They all feel kind and warm while singing about love and togetherness.
“One World”
The song “🌈” is gorgeous and feels like you’re floating in space, while also being very experimental in comparison to other songs in the past. The song samples a quote from Maya Angelou: “I’ve had so many rainbows in my clouds/I had a lot of clouds, but I have had so many rainbows.”
This quote has Dr. Angelou remembering people who were kind during hard times in life. This song encourages us all to be kind, and “be a blessing to somebody.” This idea is very big in Coldplay’s philosophy as a band. They want to spread kindness and love, which is brought back in “ONE WORLD,” the final song of the album.
Listening to “Moon Music” feels like reconnecting with an old friend. Someone who’s changed a little over the years but still has that same warmth and kindness that made you love them in the first place. There’s something so comforting about the way Coldplay can make even their most experimental songs feel so nostalgic. The music is still full of their signature optimism and hope, but there’s also a maturity here that makes the album feel fresh and new.
One of the most inspiring things about “Moon Music” is that it feels like a reminder to keep going, to keep believing in love and connection, even when things get tough. Every track shines with a sense of hope and warmth that Coldplay has always been so good at delivering.
“Moon Music” is a beautiful and nostalgic, yet still an album that offers something new. For anyone who’s ever felt comforted through Coldplay’s songs, “Moon Music” feels like home.
