Lead single Orphans is the standout of a largely forgettable ... Overall, Everyday Life sees Coldplay shrug off their inhibitions, and for the most part, makes for a commendable, revitalising ...

Songs like Daddy and Sparks felt more intimate, while the big-tent anthems like Orphans lost none of their impact. And no-one missed the flashing wristbands or pyrotechnics of Coldplay's bigger shows.