: Many noted the song's "rush" and infectious melody. Reviewers from NME (4/5 stars) described it as an "exciting leap forward" that launches the band's talent into "outer space".
: The song’s widespread appeal and visual ambition earned it a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Coldplay - Higher Power (Official Video)
Directed by , the official video is a sci-fi spectacle set on the fictional planet Kaotica . : Many noted the song's "rush" and infectious melody
"Higher Power," released as the lead single for Coldplay's ninth studio album Music of the Spheres (2021), received generally from music critics and fans for its high-energy production and 80s-inspired synth-pop sound . Critical & Fan Perspectives Directed by , the official video is a
: The song is heavily influenced by 80s synth-pop , with some comparing its vibe to Steve Winwood's "Higher Love". Fans on Reddit highlighted the "rich and thick" soundscape and the effective use of synths.
: Some listeners found the lyrics in the first verse "questionable" or rushed, and others felt the track sailed too safely within the band's "pop-rock comfort zone". A few critics on PopMatters felt the song drifted toward "corny" territory, lacking the emotional depth of the band's earlier work. The Official Music Video