Coldplay’s Newest Album – Viva La Vida – Breaks Digital Download Record

by Smart Boy on July 3, 2008

in Miscellaneous

In only two weeks of its initial release – Coldplay’s newest album, Viva La Vida, has sold more album downloads than any other album in digital history. The album has been downloaded a total of 354,000 times – breaking John Mayer’s album download record for Continuum, by 1,000 downloads.

Coldplay – comprised of band members Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion – have sold a total of 32.5 million albums. Their first hit single, “Yellow”, propelled this alternative rock group into music history – followed by such songs as “Clocks”, “Speed of Sound”, and “The Scientist”.

As their album download count increases – Coldplay’s record won’t be touched for quite some time. That is, unless, your not planning on producing a ground shaking album in the coming future…

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{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

1 sunny beach July 7, 2008 at 2:13 am

Pretty impressive. It’s a step up from their last album X&Y so I can see the interest. It makes fans of the band proud I’m sure.

2 Justin Broderick July 7, 2008 at 8:06 am

Well they do make damn fine records! I’m a huge fan.

3 Algis Kemezys August 30, 2008 at 6:37 am

It’s always fun to wonder who will be the next Beatles, U2 or Madonna and it’s comforting to find out it’s ColdPlay who delivered us from rap and began a new chapter.

4 Smart Boy August 30, 2008 at 12:47 pm

I too believe they do an excellent job at producing unique, interesting albums – with songs that are exciting!

5 Conseils SEO March 20, 2009 at 2:04 am

“Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends” is a most enjoyable listening experience that keeps getting better each time. Don’t judge it in comparison to the 3 previous Coldplay CDs. This one is completely different but just as, if not more, haunting.

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