Coldplay - Higher Power (official Video) Apr 2026

: The song is heavily influenced by 80s synth-pop , with some comparing its vibe to Steve Winwood's "Higher Love". Fans on Reddit highlighted the "rich and thick" soundscape and the effective use of synths.

: Many noted the song's "rush" and infectious melody. Reviewers from NME (4/5 stars) described it as an "exciting leap forward" that launches the band's talent into "outer space". Coldplay - Higher Power (Official Video)

: Some listeners found the lyrics in the first verse "questionable" or rushed, and others felt the track sailed too safely within the band's "pop-rock comfort zone". A few critics on PopMatters felt the song drifted toward "corny" territory, lacking the emotional depth of the band's earlier work. The Official Music Video : The song is heavily influenced by 80s

: The song is heavily influenced by 80s synth-pop , with some comparing its vibe to Steve Winwood's "Higher Love". Fans on Reddit highlighted the "rich and thick" soundscape and the effective use of synths.

: Many noted the song's "rush" and infectious melody. Reviewers from NME (4/5 stars) described it as an "exciting leap forward" that launches the band's talent into "outer space".

: Some listeners found the lyrics in the first verse "questionable" or rushed, and others felt the track sailed too safely within the band's "pop-rock comfort zone". A few critics on PopMatters felt the song drifted toward "corny" territory, lacking the emotional depth of the band's earlier work. The Official Music Video