Download of the Day: Coldplay's "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"

Coldplay helps launch the summer with a new single!

Isn't it crazy that it's been three years since Coldplay released "Viva La Vida", the song that launched them into the pop world at full speed?

The incredibly popular group, headed by Chris Martin, is back with a brand new single, "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall". The song was released this morning worldwide (minus the UK for some odd reason) and is already shooting up the iTunes chart. I wouldn't be surprised if it's number 1 by the end of the day.

Coldplay really couldn't have chosen a better time to release "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall". The song is great for the opening of the summer season. The production, a combo of electonic guitar and synthesizer and acoustic guitar, is very upbeat and lively, giving off a happy, positive vibe, in contrast to the song's title. Call me crazy, but Chris Martin has that kind of voice that revitalizes my faith in the world. I really appreciate the optimism in his performance, once again in spite of the song's sad (but sometimes true) title.

To be honest, I am kind of disappointed that they aren't really introducing anything new to their sound. "Teardrops" sounds like it's styled after the Viva La Vida single "Lovers in Japan", which isn't a bad thing at all. However, after the game-changer that was "Viva La Vida", I was kind of expecting a song a little more instant and/or epic from them. It is definitely a grower, though, even as I type this.

"Teardrops" is a pleasant alt-pop song that will bring chart success again. It is classic Coldplay after all. It doesn't break new ground, but fans and casual listeners will appreciate the effort.

I certainly do, since I still have it on repeat, instead of switching back to Nicola Roberts or Beyoncé or even Gaga's Born This Way.

Do you like Coldplay's new song? Is it a smash hit or a future flop? Leave a comment with your thoughts!