Music of the Spheres cover art

  Studio Album · No. 9

Music of the Spheres Songwriting Credits by Coldplay

2021 Parlophone / Atlantic 11 tracks 41 min

Produced by Max Martin, Oscar Holter  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea, John Hanes, Michael Ilbert, Randy Merrill

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Authorship
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Coldplay wrote 11 of 11 documented tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Coldplay carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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Coldplay's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
9
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2021
Released

Awards & Recognition 3

Album of the Year (2023, Nominated)
Best Pop Vocal Album (2023, Nominated)
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (My Universe) (2023, Nominated)
Data Insight

As with their other records, Coldplay credit every song on Music of the Spheres collectively to Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. The album marked a major shift toward pop, driven by Max Martin's production alongside Oscar Holter and Federico Vindver, with returning collaborators Bill Rahko, Rik Simpson and Dan Green. Its highest-profile collaborations are 'My Universe' with BTS, which the two acts co-wrote, and 'Let Somebody Go' featuring Selena Gomez, while Jacob Collier and We Are King also contributed.

Music of the Spheres, released October 15, 2021, is Coldplay's ninth studio album, produced by Max Martin and Oscar Holter. It is a pop-forward, harmony-drenched record featuring several high-profile guest appearances including BTS on 'My Universe,' which reached number one in the US, and Selena Gomez on 'Let Somebody Go.' The album is built around an elaborate concept of a music-loving galaxy and uses symbols rather than titles for several instrumental tracks.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Music of the Spheres
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
2
Infinity Sign
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
3
Higher Power #12
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
4
Humankind
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
5
Let Somebody Go #24
Chris MartinSelena Gomez Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionSelena Gomez Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
6
Human Heart
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
7
People of the Pride
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
8
Biutyful
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
9
My Universe #1
Chris MartinKim Nam-junKim Seok-jinMin YoongiJung Ho-seokPark Ji-minKim Tae-hyungJeon Jungkook Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill ChampionKim Nam-jun Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
10
Infinity Sign 2
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)
11
Coloratura
Chris Martin Chris MartinJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanWill Champion Max MartinOscar Holter Chris Martin (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors

CM
Chris Martin
Writer · Vocals
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GB
Guy Berryman
Writer
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JB
Jonny Buckland
Writer
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WC
Will Champion
Writer
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JJ
Jeon Jungkook
Writer
On this album1 written
JH
Jung Ho-seok
Writer
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KN
Kim Nam-jun
Writer
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KS
Kim Seok-jin
Writer
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KT
Kim Tae-hyung
Writer
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MY
Min Yoongi
Writer
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PJ
Park Ji-min
Writer
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SG
Selena Gomez
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Music of the Spheres

Who wrote the songs on Coldplay's Music of the Spheres?
All songs on Music of the Spheres are credited collectively to Coldplay's four members: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. Several tracks add co-writers tied to their guest features and producers, such as the members of BTS on 'My Universe.'
Who produced Music of the Spheres?
Swedish producer Max Martin led production on Music of the Spheres, a notable departure that pushed the band toward pop. He worked alongside Oscar Holter, Federico Vindver and returning Coldplay collaborators Bill Rahko, Rik Simpson and Dan Green. Serban Ghenea mixed the record and Randy Merrill mastered it.
Did My Universe by Coldplay reach number one?
'My Universe,' Coldplay's collaboration with BTS, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2021. It also reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. The debut made Coldplay the first British group to enter the Hot 100 at number one.
Which artists are featured on Music of the Spheres?
BTS feature on 'My Universe' and Selena Gomez features on 'Let Somebody Go.' Jacob Collier and the group We Are King also contributed to the album.
How long is Music of the Spheres by Coldplay?
Music of the Spheres runs approximately 41 minutes across 11 tracks. It is one of Coldplay's more compact studio albums. The record was released on October 15, 2021 through Parlophone and Atlantic Records.
What was the lead single from Music of the Spheres?
'Higher Power' was the lead single, released on May 7, 2021. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. 'My Universe' and 'Let Somebody Go' followed as later singles.

Sources

Wikipedia: Music of the Spheres (Coldplay album) Wikipedia: My Universe (song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Music of the Spheres by Coldplay