Speed of Sound

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Speed of Sound by Coldplay

About Speed of Sound

"Speed of Sound" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their 2005 third studio album X&Y. Constructed around a piano and guitar riff, the song builds into a huge, synthesiser-heavy chorus. It was released by Parlophone Records as the lead single from the album. "Speed of Sound" made its radio premiere on BBC Radio 1 with Lamacq on 19 April, then was serviced to US radio on 18 April 2005. The song was released physically in Japan on 11 May with two B-sides: "Things I Don't Understand" and "Proof". .

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About this song

Credited to: Coldplay
Album: 100 from the 00's - Rock · Track 6 of 55
Released: November 11, 2023
Duration: 4:47
On Last.fm: 1,541,508 listeners on Last.fm

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