Coldplay to Give Fans Free Live Album

Per PEOPLE.com, on May 15 Coldplay will "give everyone attending concerts on their North American Viva la Vida summer tour a free live album."

"The give-away is meant as a recession-busting mark of gratitude to everyone who's supported them," says a message on Coldplay's Web site. "Playing live is what we love. This album is a thank you to our fans – the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen."

The announcement was also made via Coldplay's Twitter account.

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   coldplay Coldplay announce plans to give away a live album at shows and online! http://bit.ly/lrlrl A

Reactions to the news varied across the Twitterverse. Some seem pleased...

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   johnpresley @leaddogJSJ coldplay is giving away their next album may 15, following footsteps of radiohead and others.
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   jessgreco Coldplay is giving away a brand new live album to every person who attends their concert as a gift during tough economic times. Love them.
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   theft kinda cool, whether you like coldplay or not. http://bit.ly/16NH78
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   milenog @coldplay WOW! That's so cool :D
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   notlost92 @coldplay You treat us fans too well! Can't wait to get my copy of the album in 20 days! Now if you'd only play Everything's Not Lost... :P
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   RianVDM Ok, now I'm seriously considering naming our child Coldplay. This is awesome news - http://bit.ly/joto9

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But others felt quite the opposite...

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   jclor Coldplay giving away new album for free: band's music finally priced correctly.
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   vescestvo If only there were some way of openly rejecting the free Coldplay download. Well, there's this. @coldplay, please stop. Please.
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   bsad coldplay is handing out free copies of their live cd at their shows, nice gesture but who the hell wants one?
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   cjchilvers Coldplay giving away their next album, eh? Still overpriced.