iTunes Festival: London 2011 cover

iTunes Festival: London 2011

Coldplay · 2011

27 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

62 /100
Foothills
Higher than 24% of albums we've rated

Strong songs and a polished live presentation carry the set, but its abbreviated, hits-led sequence feels more like a concert snapshot than a fully shaped standalone work.

What we noticed

  • The short instrumental title track leads directly into “Hurts Like Heaven,” making the opening feel like one continuous entrance.
  • After those two newer songs, the set turns to older staples, then closes with “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall.”
  • The seven-song selection alternates brisk, driving material with the slower build of “Fix You,” which provides its main change of pace.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting anthems for celebration
  • short bursts of energy
  • invigorating tracks for gatherings
  • cathartic sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you

  • slow, introspective listening preference
  • long, immersive album experiences

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Keane· Snow Patrol· Travis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mylo Xyloto 0:42
  • 2 Hurts Like Heaven 4:07
  • 3 God Put a Smile Upon Your Face 4:35
  • 4 Viva la Vida 4:43
  • 5 Clocks 4:18
  • 6 Fix You 5:18
  • 7 Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall 4:16

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata