Ghost Stories

Coldplay sixth album Ghost Stories has been significantly related towards the incidents that arose during the release of the album. Lead singer Chris Martin was going through his separation with actress Gwyneth Paltrow. With hints on the split within various lyrics found in the album, this album allowed for a covert insight into the emotions and heartbreak that went into the making of this album, and the lyrics that are sung.

Within the center of the album you see two wings parallel to one anther among the curve of the wings, you see hidden images of birds flying, and lovers intertwined with one another. Along the bottom of the wings you see ladders leading to the bottom, and wells, and open windows that lead nowhere. This leads the viewer to truly see the meaning behind the small collection of compositions within the wings, the lovers are in a trance with one another, and you see that intrigued with one another they risk the possibility of getting hurt and falling into the dark pool of water. You see a state of helplessness in the man staring at himself in the mirror unsure of who he truly is, and the birds that fly in close proximity to him, insinuating the ideas that many people have where they wish they could just leave. The Choice of color is very intriguing, as the backgrounds hue is blue and depicted in a monochromatic fashion with small blue grey dots symbolizing stars. In a light grey with dark shadows, the wings are the centerpieces of the albums cover. The lines and transition between the designs and the wings are really beautiful, and it’s unfortunate that unless you look really close at the wings, you wont be able to see how intricate the designs are. Czech designers Mila Fürstová were the influence in the design of the album cover. By depicting contemporary imagery within the medieval design of the wings, Mila was able to depict artwork that Mila was mythological themed inspired.