The Britons are coming, the Britons are coming. Hide the women and young'ns, the Britons are coming. No worries, this invasion by British alternative rock/pop band, Coldplay, is one invasion you'll welcome. After-all, these are the same guys that brought the world X&Y (2005), A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), and (but not limited to) Parachutes (2000)--all fantabulous albums if I may say so. This time around, Coldplay brings us: Viva la Vida (2008), and if the first single "Violet Hills" is an approximation of what's to come in the album, then resistance to this invasion is, quite honestly, futile. New listeners may not initially vibe with their tunes but I guarantee this--you'll love them if you give their sound a chance. But don't take my word for it. Experience the invasion for yourself...
Coldplay: "Violet Hills"
Usher: "Moving Mountains"
So if you didn't know, the king of Rhythm & Blues is back. That's right, Usher is back so if your name is Chris Brown, kindly make way for your elder. Don't get me wrong, I think Chris did a wonderful job sustaining the R&B world in Usher's absence and in doing so, etched his name and sound in musical stone as a force to be reckoned with, but with Usher back on the scene, all members of the genre need to give their due respect. Usher first two releases (Love in this Club and Moving Mountains) off the album: "Here I stand" proves that this ol' boy still got it. Those who patiently waited for his return wont be disappointed and will be dually rewarded.
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