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Mylo Xyloto
Rock · 2011 · 17 tracks · 56m

Mylo Xyloto

October 19, 2011 · Parlophone

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A technicolor explosion of neon synths and programmed dance-floor rhythms replaces the dusty, historical weight of their previous work. The band fully embraces their status as global pop icons, wrapping their signature sentimentality in a shimmering, electronic dreamscape of ambient textures and glitchy, high-gloss production.

It is a record designed for massive, open-air spaces, where the physical warmth of acoustic instruments is intentionally fused with a kinetic, modern energy.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks · 56m
01
Mylo Xyloto
0:43
02
Hurts Like Heaven
4:02
03
Paradise
4:39
04
Charlie Brown
4:45
05
Us Against the World
4:00
06
M.M.I.X.
0:49
07
Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
4:01
08
Major Minus
3:30
09
U.F.O.
2:18
10
Princess of China
3:59
11
Up in Flames
3:13
12
A Hopeful Transmission
0:33
13
Don’t Let It Break Your Heart
3:54
14
Up With the Birds
3:48
15
Charlie Brown
4:48
16
Life Is for Living
2:29
17
Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
4:38
Moments Worth Listening For
02Hurts Like HeavenThe transition from the ambient intro 'Mylo Xyloto' into 'Hurts Like Heaven' introduces a rapid-fire, synth-driven tempo that signals their new electronic direction.
05Us Against the WorldOn 'Us Against the World', the dense electronic production drops away for a quiet, acoustic-led arrangement that recalls their earliest, intimate songwriting.
07Every Teardrop Is a WaterfallThe soaring, synth-pop hook of 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall' builds around a driving, euphoric dance beat that anchors the album's festival-ready sound.
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