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. It was released on 15 May 2009 as a free download on their website, with physical copies being distributed in all of the succeeding dates from the Viva la Vida Tour. Before '' Live 2012'' was made available, however, the album was removed from the band's website. On 13 August 2021, nearly twelve years after its initial release, the album was made available on streaming services. Regarding the limited release,

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stated that the purpose was to show gratitude: "Although it's live, it's supposed to be a real album, part of our canon. Y'know, as well as being a gift move, it is also a musical move. It's meant to say that this is what we sound like at the moment". Within six days, it was downloaded 3.5 million times. The band also noted that "playing live is what we love" and that the album is "a thank you to our fans", who are "the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen". The material used was "recorded in over 101 locations", with producer Dan Green picking the tracks he thought were the best along with Coldplay's creative director

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Artwork

The physical album cover features a green butterfly on the front and a pink butterfly on the back, reminiscent of the butterfly-shaped confetti used during the concert tour while the band performed " Lovers in Japan" and "

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Critical reception

In a positive review for ''

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'', Stephen M. Deusner said the album "showcases a band much more comfortable and commanding on stage" in comparison to '' Live 2003''. Paul Kirkley from ''

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'' rated the record 4/5 stars in a retrospective piece, stating it was Coldplay's pupa phase, "when they've outgrown their indie origins" but had not yet "become the world's biggest band".

Track listing

All tracks written by Coldplay (

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). Notes * Tracks 1, 5, 7 and 8 were recorded in Sydney, 2009. * Tracks 2, 3, 4 and 9 were recorded in Madrid, 2008. * Track 6 was recorded in Paris, 2008. * Mixed at the Bakery, mastered at Gateway.

Personnel

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– bass guitar, backing vocals, mandolin ("Death Will Never Conquer") *

– electric guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, tambourine ("Death Will Never Conquer") *

– drums, percussion, backing vocals; lead vocals & acoustic guitar ("Death Will Never Conquer") *

– lead vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, keyboards; harmonica ("Death Will Never Conquer") ;Technical personnel * Dan Green – production, mixing *

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– production, mixing * Tony Smith – recording assistant * Andy Rugg – mixing assistant *

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– mastering

Release history

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2009 live albums Albums free for download by copyright owner Albums produced by Rik Simpson Capitol Records live albums Coldplay live albums Parlophone live albums