Coldplay Name Album As Viva La Vida Album
Published Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Coldplay have named their next album as Viva La Vida, following rumours they would name their fourth long-player as Prospekt.
Viva La Vida translates to long live life, a phrase which front man Chris Martin saw on a painting by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Of the artist, Martin told Rolling Stone: "She went through a lot of shit, of course, and then she started a big painting in her house that said 'Viva la Vida'. I just loved the boldness of it."
In relation to the title, Marin says: "Everyone thinks it comes from Ricky Martin, which is fine. I have absolute respect. I've been through this before, naming something or someone and everyone saying that 'That's a terrible name'."
"But then saying, 'Well, fuck you, that's what it's called, and I'll be proved to be right eventually', he continued, "So when 'Viva la Vida' came along, I was kind of annoyed because I'm going to have to try and convince everybody of this, but it just felt right."
Coldplay have yet to unveil a track listing and definite release date for Viva La Vida.
