| LeftRightLeftRightLeft | |
| Type: | live |
| Artist: | Coldplay |
| Cover: | Coldplay - LeftRightLeftRightLeft.jpg |
| Recorded: | 2008–09 |
| Genre: | Alternative rock |
| Length: | 39:54 |
| Label: | Capitol, Parlophone |
| Prev Title: | Prospekt's March |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
| Next Title: | Mylo Xyloto |
| Next Year: | 2011 |
| Chronology: | Coldplay |
LeftRightLeftRightLeft is the second live album by British rock band Coldplay. It was released on 15 May 2009 as a free download on their website,[1] 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.[2] [3] On 13 August 2021, nearly twelve years after its initial release, the album was made available on streaming services.[4]
Regarding the limited release, Chris Martin 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.[5]
The band also noted that "playing live is what [they] love" and that the album is "a thank you to [their] fans", which are "the people who give [them] 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 Phil Harvey.
Stephen M. Deusner from Pitchfork wrote a positive review for the album, noting that it "showcases a band much more comfortable and commanding on stage" in comparison to Live 2003. He also commented that "all the big moments they've tried to create in the studio finally come alive on these tracks".[6]
All tracks written by Coldplay (Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin).Notes
| Region | Date | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 May 2009 | CD, music download | Capitol | |
| Various | Parlophone | |||
| 13 August 2021 | Streaming services |