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  Studio Album · No. 6

Ghost Stories Songwriting Credits by Coldplay

2014 Parlophone / Atlantic 9 tracks 43 min

Produced by Paul Epworth, Rik Simpson, Danja, Timbaland  ·  Engineered by Mark Stent, Dan Green, Rik Simpson, Ted Jensen

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Authorship
Complete Artist

Coldplay wrote 9 of 9 documented tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Coldplay carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Coldplay's roles on this album

Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Composer100%
Producer67%
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By the Numbers

9
Tracks
2
Lyricists
4
Producers
6 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2014
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Top Rock Album (2015)
Data Insight

Ghost Stories continues Coldplay's practice of crediting all songs collectively to Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. The band produced the record alongside Paul Epworth, Dan Green and Rik Simpson, with the quieter, more electronic palette shaped by guest production from Jon Hopkins, Madeon and Timbaland. The most prominent outside contributor is the Swedish DJ Avicii, who co-produced and helped write the dance single 'A Sky Full of Stars,' giving the otherwise introspective album its one euphoric, club-oriented moment. The lyrics across the album are widely read as Martin's response to his separation from Gwyneth Paltrow.

Ghost Stories, released May 19, 2014, is Coldplay's sixth studio album, a spare, introspective record widely understood as Chris Martin's meditation on the end of his marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow. The album strips away the stadium bombast of Mylo Xyloto in favour of acoustic textures, reverb-heavy production, and raw emotional vulnerability. 'A Sky Full of Stars,' co-written with Avicii and produced by him, is the album's most energetic track and became a major commercial hit. Ghost Stories debuted at number one in over thirty countries and sold over seven million copies.

Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Ghost Stories

Who wrote the songs on Coldplay's Ghost Stories?
All songs on Ghost Stories are credited collectively to the four members of Coldplay: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. Several tracks also list outside producers as co-writers, including Avicii on 'A Sky Full of Stars.'
Who produced Ghost Stories?
Coldplay produced the album with Paul Epworth, Dan Green and Rik Simpson. Additional production came from Jon Hopkins, Madeon, Timbaland and Avicii. Mixing was handled primarily by Mark Stent.
Did Avicii work on Ghost Stories?
Yes. Avicii (Tim Bergling) co-produced and co-wrote 'A Sky Full of Stars,' the album's most dance-oriented track. His involvement gave the otherwise subdued album a single built for festival and radio play.
What is Ghost Stories by Coldplay about?
The album's lyrics are widely understood as Chris Martin's reflection on his separation from Gwyneth Paltrow. Songs such as 'Magic' and 'True Love' deal with loss and longing, giving the record a more intimate and melancholic tone than earlier Coldplay albums.
What were the singles from Ghost Stories?
'Magic' was the lead single, peaking at number 10 in the UK and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. 'A Sky Full of Stars' followed and reached number 9 in the UK and number 10 in the US, becoming the album's biggest hit.
How many copies has Ghost Stories sold?
Ghost Stories has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and topped the charts in numerous countries. It was certified 2x Platinum in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

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