Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Retro style wallpaper

Description: It takes its name from a painting by Frida Kahlo, an acclaimed 20th century Mexican artist. The album cover art is an 1830 painting by Eug¨¨ne Delacroix entitled Liberty Leading the People. On 10 April 2008, a new journal entry appeared on the band's website announcing the track list and release date, as well as hinting at new tracks to be... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: It takes its name from a painting by Frida Kahlo, an acclaimed 20th century Mexican artist. The album cover art is an 1830 painting by Eug¨¨ne Delacroix entitled Liberty Leading the People. On 10 April 2008, a new journal entry appeared on the band's website announcing the track list and release date, as well as hinting at new tracks to be issued before the album's release. "Violet Hill" was confirmed as the first single from Viva la Vida, with a video filmed in Sicily, Italy and a release date of 5 May. In May 2008, Coldplay made an advertisement for Apple's iTunes that featured the song "Viva la Vida".