Reviews (page 11 of 14)
Feel like this would go to 4 with more listens, started to really get into its vibe after being put off by the singing style.
Really fun pop/rock/prog fusion. A lot of similarities to older Radiohead.
FINE
myeah ok operatic space rock werk
Unique sound, and some of it is pretty cool, but a lot of it just gets lost in the background.
hmmmmmm, interesting
I know it’s prob not this guy’s fault that his voice sounds like Thom Yorke, but it’s a bit hard to ignore. The music’s not bad, but the production sounds corporate compared to their influences, which are kind of hard to get out of your mind, especially for the first half of the album. Like, my thoughts were essentially this until Exo-Politics: Take A Bow: Oh nice, it’s like if Radiohead did a Queen song Starlight: Oh nice, it’s like if Radiohead did a Coldplay song Supermassive Black Hole: Oh nice, it’s like if Radiohead did a Nine Inch Nails song Map of the Problematique: Oh nice, it’s like if Radiohead did Enjoy The Silence by Depeche Mode Invincible: Oh nice, it’s like if Radiohead did MCR covering a U2 song Assassin: Oh nice, it’s like if Radiohead did a hard Guitar Hero song
Supermassive and Knights hard carry
can't stand the band, but wasn't as bad as I thought it would be
This was a weird album. It started out slow and melancholic, only to morph into a Queens of the Stone Age style of music just under halfway through.
Thoughts before listening: Muse has some pretty good songs, but I've never really seen a reason to listen to a full album. I've watched some live videos and they definitely seem to put on a good show so maybe I'll enjoy this more than I think I will. Review: So dancey alt-rock with guitar solos? This is just okay. "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Knights of Cydonia" are the best songs here. I think I know those from Guitar Hero. Anyway, this is 3-stars.
Modernere klassieker Ben zelf nie de grootste muse fan tho Supermassive Black hole en Knights of cydonia wel hitjes
The musicians are incredibly talented, and the music itself is carefully crafted. There's something vaguely off about the album, that kind of makes it all forgettable, though. I can't put my finger on it, but once a song is over, it kind of feels like I never listened to it in the first place. This album is something that high school me would have *loved*. My tastes have changed some though. This is good modern rock, including good uses of electronics. But it kind of just ends up being good, not great. Non-zero chance I end up coming back to this at some point and relistening, but it'll be to make sure I'm not crazy, and not because I really secretly loved the album. Favorite Song(s)? Starlight
Starlight is basically a U2 song in tone and structure... its fine, but I've never been a huge fan. I'm surprised to see Supermassive Black Hole as the most listened to song on here -- I've never heard it before. Also I don't find it particularly interesting. City of Delusion really taps into a Radiohead type of sound -- one of the better songs on here. And Knights of Cydonia I know from many hours of Guitar Hero -- fun sort of electro western rock. All said this is a fine album with a few shining moments (City of Delusion, Knights of Cydonia, Soldier's Poem). Otherwise, I found it to be pretty meh. 3 / 5.
Starlight and Knights of Cydonia are all-timers. City of Delusion was a good one that I hadn't heard before. This was a unique album that isn't "all over the place" but it definitely doesn't stay directly in one lane. There is some regular rock, some grunge, and some electronic/ethereal sounds. Reminds me a bit of Arcade Fire in that sense. Never listened to Muse besides their hits before this. There were some bright spots, and few low spots, but it never really hooked me. This was close to a 4, but there's something missing that I was expecting.
I'm sure getting a lot of politically charged albums lately, huh. Hard not to hear Radiohead in early Muse, though I think that saying Radiohead is the more impactful group is the obvious statement of the century. I dunno, this album started out well enough but sort of lost its legs midway through. I was expecting it to be a little harder and rawer given the theme, but it all got softer to me. Credit where credit is due though, some various and unique musical inspirations bleed through here. Specifically "Knights of Cydonia", with its mix of hard rock with surf rock riffs.
Good stuff in here, but also some bland.
Not bad - some nice, energetic tracks on this, a little nuance and variety. It made a nice soundtrack for a Peloton workout, but nothing I am excited to hear again.
Didn’t enjoy this one a ton. Very melodramatic tone overall that never really pulled me in as much as it needed to. Vocals were way too over the top a lot of the time. A few tracks where the instrumentals did come together in an interesting way though. I could see why someone would enjoy this if they really got into the drama of each track, but it just wasn’t doing it for me. Not bad but not great either for me.
Sounds.....big
First listen. Decent.
Coldplay for hard rockers
Alternative rock. Yeah it's Muse they're ok. Origin is better even with its faults. I liked some stuff on here but overall they're kind of exhausting to listen to. 3/5
Was it a tribute to Ennio Moriccone?
Give credit to these guys. They found a formula that works for them and they stick to it. Over and over again. Starts out fairly strong, with Supermassive Black Hole being the highlight for me, and soon thereafter becomes tedious.
I thought it started out good but got bored.
Muse is a band that fits a very mood-specific listening situation. And while I have fond memories of this album when it was released, i always felt the music in general was a bit overly dramatic in what appears as a constant striving to be cacophonous or epic. Add to that Bellamy’s overly dramatic vocal delivery and I think you have a band that slightly gets in their own way. Still, there are some really good songs here and even more cool rocking moments, but my preference would be to dial back the bombastic and add in some more subtle moments.
Somewhat surprised to see this album make the cut unless we’re getting multiples from Muse, but per Spotify I guess this one has a couple of their most popular tunes. I prefer Absolution to this and while I can dig the occasional Muse song, they’re not my fave. Between a 3 and 4 for me
In 2006, when this came out, I would have given this a 5. Now, in 2024 I think I'm going to give this a 3.
I know this band very well, I think everyone probably does. I knew a lot of the songs on this album and they are very enjoyable. For some reason, I don’t get excited by Muse. I think they’re very good musicians and singers and have done some good songs! But they just don’t quite excite me.
This was peak music for me in 2006. I was all about the Supermassive Black Hole. I never enjoyed a man’s falsetto before that moment. The guitar riff made me want to dance, like the effortlessly cool astral rockstar that I was. Has it aged well? I think it’s kinda aged ok tbh. The concept of Muse has aged terribly, but isolating just this album I think it’s got some moments, some cool riffage, some bangers. There are very cheesy campy moments too, but nothing that Pink Floyd or The Who or any of a million prog bands would turn their nose up at. I prefer the moments on here when we’re doing rock music. The Depeche Mode “Map of the Problematique”, the something halfway between Coldplay and Radiohead “Soldier’s Poem” don’t really cut the custard for me. Fave Tracks: Supermassive Black Hole, Assassin, Knights of Cydonia 3.3/5
I can tell this is musically solid but just not my thing. So... three stars ofc.
this is really nice
I know a guy who thinks Muse is the best band going. It was a decent record
very mid. 5/10
Hmm, I found this hard to rate. The singles are fun but the nostalgia for this for me is being at school and everyone banging on about how good Muse are and I just didn't like them. 'oh they are musical geniuses and their music is so clever and complex', yeah okay but it sounds boring. I always thought they were the poor man's Radiohead. However, trying to listen afresh I guess it is different to a lot of stuff, very much has its own style and kind of fun but I have no interest to listen in my own time.
It does have good songs, too poppy for me. Will I listen to again: 75%
very good
U2 but a little different
some cool stuff but way too radiohead-y a lot of the time
like the singer's voice although it can get old at times. I like their style. It's different than other British stuff
The operatic sections and finger-tapping bits are too overwrought. But there are a few parts that sound a bit like hail to the thief era Radiohead that are pretty good.
3.5/5. Not really my type of music, but this is pretty decent. I did not mind listening to this, although I'd never choose to put this on.
Some would call it homage or influence, others straight plagiarism. ‘Black Holes And Revelations’ is full of nods to Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, New Order and even Queen. I’m sure there’s more I’ve missed. It’s actually amazing how many different bands and their sound Muse manage to incorporate and squeeze into this. Derivative, campy but not unenjoyable.
Nights of Cydonia carries
I've always bought into the opinion that these guys are cheap Radiohead imitation and while that's evidenced by tracks like City of Delusion, after listening to this album front to back my opinion has softened. The musicianship is tremendous on this album and there's quite a few bangers here. That said, I don't think I'd regularly listen to any of their stuff. It's good but loses a bit of the rock edge in the sauce. Everything seems too neatly packaged for what they're attempting: a raw rock album. Is it good? yes. Is it great? Nah. Standout Tracks: Supermassive Black Hole, City of Delusion, Knights of Cydonia
Wasn't great, wasn't bad. The album sounds like a late 90's soundtrack music. I still think Muse is massively overrated.
Damn, I love Muse, but never listened to this specific record in it's entirety before... Now I know why, musically it is good but not great, only a few songs that stick with me... Hope this is not the only record on this list, but this one was only ok for me...
its pretty... ok, i guess, but dont get any big ideas
If I’d heard this album when I was 16 it probably would’ve changed my life. Sadly I was almost 30 when it came out and 46 now so it’s really just kinda dorky and overwrought.
à part 2 ou 3 titres plus ou moins sympa, black holes dans l'ensemble sort la grosse artillerie à tendance progressive rock et au final je n'accroche pas. Je reste sur le 1er album... Un petit 3 sur 5.
Didn't mind it, not the biggest fan of Muse anyway though
The futuristic sound of the starship revving up blended with the dystopian lyrics make for an interesting album. I like each individual song better than the album as a whole. Knights of Cydonia and Starlight come across as the best songs. Wanted to like this album more than I did. (3.3*s)
Agæt muse plata
Take a Bow, Map, Soldier's Poem, Knights I liked.. Glorious was ok for the guitar work towards the end and the rest were so-so.
I feel like this album is better than a lot of the 3s I've rated, but not as good as the 4s, I think that going forward I'll be more reluctant to just give a three out to an album that I didn't think was bad. 3 has reached a new standard.
What an interesting album cover. The music is definitely different from what I would normally listen to. But I enjoyed it.
Glam, emo and metal tendencies abound here. Not outright insufferable and bits sound good, but mostly uninteresting and dull, too slick and polished and seemingly market-tested. One's hesitant to say it takes itself too seriously, since one doesn't even taken seriously enough to muster the accusation. Too many obvious Radiohead, Travis and Coldplay vibes and affectations (and the Queen mimicry on that one tune) to be considered anything like original – this is just another forgettable alt-ish band of the aughties that couldn't choose what it wanted to be. Its commercial success seems an obvious market against it, despite a few questionable accolades. The ex-ing makes perfect sense in that regard.
I only recognized this album because of Supermassive Black Hole which was in Twilight. Knights of Cyndonia is easily the best song on the album. Guitar tones were really cool throughout the album. Saved 2/12 songs. Not an album I'd likely reach for again just cause it isn't really my thing. 3/5
I had listened to this one long time ago when it first came out but had forgotten about it. Notable tracks are: exo politics and knights of Cynthia - it is at the end of the day a straight forward rock album so don’t look for any particular surprises here but still easy and enjoyable to listen to.
Would've loved it if I listened to it when I was a teenager. Still a pretty good record.
Was never a Muse fan, and this hasn't turned me into one - but I really don't mind this one bit. Sci-fi rock with a bit of a techno twist - but the electronics are done quite subtly all told. You get hints of industrial, EDM, even disco, but you're never in doubt that this is, at heart, big stadium rawk. Perhaps lacking a little in soul, but fine. He production is, surprisingly, a tiny bit flat. 'Knights of Cydonia' still whips ass though.
Non sapevo proprio cosa aspettarmi ma devo dire che mi ha piacevolmente colpito!
It didn't suck entirely but like my 7 year old grandson says when I tell joke, "Hehe...I don't get it."
2.75
Every once in a while I get reminded that I should probably listen to Muse more than I do. This album served as the most recent such reminder.
i sort of understand the critiques but at the same time im also enjoying it - they kind of are doing a radiohead thing
Kokonaisuutena keikahtaa päivästä riippuen kolmesta neljään tähteen, mutta Starlightille täydet viisi tähteä. Rrrrrrrakastan.
not for me
I have mixed feelings about this one. It's excessive, over the top, and every (black) hole is filled with whatever sound. It doesn"t feel genuine. At the same several songs are truly entertaining, so I end up with a score just in the middle.
I wasn't really paying attention but this still got me boppin in my seat, love the guitars here :) some of the songs felt like a more rock-oriented, more theatrical version of Radiohead (if that's even possible) 3/5
Pretty good. Got a little long on me though for whatever reason
Un peu de ressemblance avec U2, on peut pas renier super massive black hole
I knew the couple hits and liked then, but the overall album was pretty weak and disappointing.
If nothing else this proves that if Rush's lead singer tried to do a Thom York knock off, instead of just screeching, I'd probably like Rush more
Fun.
Yeah yeah thats a great album , next !!!!
They are daft but this has loads of good tracks.
Solid album. A few excellent songs on here.
Not bad, but nothing for me to connect with.
This is not a bad album and it is nearly very good. I think they are more inventive then Coldplay but also veer off into what feels like overboard fantasy and dramatics that lack emotional depth… so regardless of their wild musicality which I find interesting at the beginning of the album… they are still emotionally on level with Coldplay and not as accomplished and nuanced in their songwriting as Radiohead… who they clearly emulate. I don’t fault them for that it’s a good zone to play in… but imagine Thom Yorke leaves Radiohead and muse’s singer replaces him. They could perform great renditions of previous Radiohead material, but anything new would likely be very lacking if Thom’s replacement helped write the new songs. The last two songs in the album are just terrible too
B Take A Bow 4 Starlight 4 Supermassive Black Hole 4 Map Of The Problematique 3 Soldier's Poem 3 Invincible 3 Assassin 3 Exo-Politics 3 City Of Delusion 4 Hoodoo 5 Knights Of Cydonia 4 Just barely bisses the 4 mark. Ullmark. Game 7.. Uh oh...
No comments. Not an album I needed to hear but better than I expected. Bonus for some real guitars, I guess.
Good album containing some stadium rocking anthems.
Muse has never grabbed me and pulled me in. I enjoy their songs but haven’t moved deeper. This listen didn’t change that.
The singles were pretty good but I didn’t care for this nearly as much as Absolution, or especially Origin of Symmetry. Probably their only good album since then though.
I got high in a house that was under construction once while listening to Muse, but that was probably 2004 or 2005 so more than likely we were listening to Absolution. I had Absolution on CD and I can clearly remember listening to it while my dad took me to a car show in Dayton. Absolution got me through that day. Then this album came out in 2006 and by then I don't think I cared much for Muse anymore. By 2006 we were all downloading single songs (viruses?) from limewire and cds were quickly phasing out as MP3 players became the new fad. Anyway, I will happily experience this album 18 years after its release. So Muse somehow seems to make the same song/album over and over. I don't know how to explain it but I could have sworn some of these songs were on Absolution because they sound like they should be. It's not necessarily a bad thing but it doesn't say a lot for their creativity. They do have a set style and they stick to it and that's what most artists do. And it works mostly. They tried some things on this album and while they sound good, it also sounds like Muse just trying to emulate different styles of music to break away from their own. I actually enjoyed most of these songs so why do i still feel compelled to give this album only 3 stars? I think this is more just me feeling like they made the same album twice in a row.
A mix of good, great and terrible.
Mixed bag, some good stuff, some average. High 3*
music my friend recommends to me
Muse seems like one of those bands that looks good on paper. But when it comes to execution, something feels off. Like, I can hear that they're trying, but there's just something not there, whether it's the basic lyricism or a lack of passion in the music. I can hear what they're saying, but I don't believe them.
A fun bombastic dancy pomp.
Pretty sure this is my first listen of this dude and his music. Can't say this is something I would seek out, but there were a few rockers in there I thought were decent. Starlight, Supermassive Black Hole and Knights of Cydonia stood out the most. Thought it got a little slow in the middle of the album, but it picked up the pace towards the end. Nothing I would download but wasn't a bad couple of listens. Going right down the middle with 2.5. I'll round up to 3. 3
3.5 Another album that I used to own and enjoy in high school, but in my opinion, this one doesn’t hold up quite as strongly as Smash. It’s certainly still an enjoyable album, but listening to it now, I find it a bit overdramatic and derivative of Radiohead - or Elvis in the case of Soldier’s Poem. I do appreciate the sci-fi twist they put on the sound and think it results in some cool moments, but as a whole, I just don’t find it as exciting or as inspired as I once did. That being said, Starlight and Knight of Cydonia are still both incredible songs (never quite got the hype surrounding Supermassive Black Hole). The latter is one that I still listen to regularly today and that has actually become my go-to hype song whenever I need to amp myself up. Job interview? Knights of Cydonia. Intense workout? Knights of Cydonia. Michigan State down at halftime? Knights of Cydonia. (Note: The song has produced better results for me personally than it has for my Spartans). If you haven’t seen it, the music video for the song is just as great and nails the vibe of the song perfectly, both in style and in scope with what’s basically a sci-fi Western short film. Anyway, while I enjoyed revisiting this one, I can see why it didn’t end up leaving much of a lasting impression on me. However, I did get the chance to see these guys live just last year, and I gotta say, regardless of how you might feel about their newer stuff, they still put on a pretty damn good show. It’s as flashy and theatrical as this album is in all the best possible ways, and the guys rock out just as hard (and one of their touring members proposed to his girlfriend at my show!) Never a bad time with Muse, but they’re not quite all-time favorite material for me.
Enjoyed. Some good stuff
Pretty cool album. Definitely bold. Reminds me of a cross between The Strokes and System of a Down. Interesting combo.
Alright as background music, not too interresting or objectionable. I thought I recognized some of the tracks but that was probably because the music is so generic.
3.1 fine, nothing special, all the songs are the same really faves: starlight
Nice to revisit this one. I always enjoyed parts of it.
they sound like radiohead meets queen... i don't dislike.... may need further listen.. just sounds so plastic to me
Enjoyed it!! Might be something I'll come back too in the future.
Soilddd
Black Holes & Revelations Had to listen with an open mind as I’ve never really liked anything of their’s that I’ve heard and I struggle to escape the feeling that their music is very much a 14 year old boy’s idea of what is cool. You know what’s really cool? Going to school and listening to your teachers. Take a Bow - Liked the build up, a bit of Baba O’Riley and quite a lot of Queen. Starlight - This one really grew on me, kind of had a kids Sci-Fi Tv show vibe to it. Supermassive Black Hole - I like the falsetto and it’s a good pop song, but I think this tips just a bit too much into musical theatre Map of the Problematique - great title, Depeche mode vibes. Pretty fun. Soldier’s Poem had a bit too much Queen for my taste. Invincible, Assassin & Exo-Politics I wasn’t that into, melodically, lyrically or musically. The Sky-yyy backing vocal bugged me for ages until it clicked it was from Sweet Child O’Mine. City of Delusion - I really liked the silly OTT fun of this one, particularly the ‘eastern’ style strings Hoodoo - quite liked the Spanish guitar intro but it didn’t seem to go anywhere that interesting. Knights of Cydonia - this is a great, daft pop rock song. Very enjoyable. Great drumming and drum sound. I get the singing is deliberately histrionic and there is obviously more than a touch of Thom Yorke in the vocals, but without the emotional resonance or subtlety. Overall I liked the silliness of it all, a kind of a knowing over the topness, even if it did get a bit too stage musical at points and I did struggle with some of the songs. When it all comes together like on Starlight, Supermassive Black Hole and Knights of Cydonia it’s enjoyable, but if it misses the mark it sometimes verges on being a bit of an overwrought mulch. A couple of songs I really liked and lots of enjoyable pomposity. I didn’t dislike it at all but I’m not sure I’ll actually listen again or look into more Muse. So, hmm, I’ll go 3 for vibes. ⭐⭐⭐️ Now back to If I Could Only Remember My Name
Demasiado ampuloso para mi gusto.
Pretty good arena rock album. It can feel a bit too polished and safe at times but they nailed the kind of huge sound you'd want to fill up a stadium. While I enjoyed in the moment, it didn't grab me enough to warrant repeat listens.
some songs are overly familiar however expertly played, a little too slick for my liking. I like my music more raw and edgy.
Between a 3&4
This album was better than I expected actually. There were a few U2/Coldplay-esque songs but the rest of it was really good
Black Holes and Revelations is the fourth album by the English rock band Muse. It's an alternative progressive rock album with themes surrounding political and dystopian topics in addition to the unknown and more emotional themes such as regret, ambition, and love. Released to critical acclaim, this album was a best seller and topped music charts around the world. It has been certified gold in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, & Norway, platinum in Australia, Canada, France (triple), Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, the US & the UK (triple). This is a well put together album, with a little bit of different rock music for everyone. It's a great album with a fun personality where the band didn't take themselves too seriously. Standout tracks are the singles "Supermassive Black Hole" & "Knights of Cydonia".
When I was in the fourth form and starting to buy vinyl I bought a couple of albums by The Boomtown Rats (notably not listed so far and I'm up to 600 odd). Then within a couple of years I was listening to The Clash. For millenials aged 14 I guess this was who you listened to before Radiohead. Frightening to think that you wouldn't move on pretty quick. TBF, like the Rats, they can put together a tune - this one starts and end pretty well, but boy does it sag in the middle. 2.5 really but as a gateway drug to OK Computer I'll give it 3.
I always thought Muse were desperate to be Radiohead, and by existing they actually made Radiohead worse. They did have some credibility with their earlier albums but this one marked a very obvious move to try and establish themselves as a stadium rock band. A few bands did the same thing in the mid 2000s, Kings of Leon when they did Sex on Fire, and Biffy Clyro with that ‘I am a Mountain’ song. Muse’s lyrics have always been incredibly cringeworthy, they have the political awareness of a 6th form student who likes rage against the machine. This album isn’t terrible but it’s bland IT service desk rock. I listened to this on YouTube because I don’t want it fucking up my Spotify recommendations and it’s always nice seeing Matt Bellamy as he looks like my old maths teacher - Mrs Cunningham.
This was a pretty fun listen my favorite was “Supermassive Black Hole”
At times it reminds me of Queen without Freddy Mercury or any hit songs.
*starts blasting city of delusion because my life is too hard* - Edward at some point in the twilight movies
This was okay -- nothing I'd play again, but I liked the sound and the vibe.
I definitely prefer Muse earlier than this album, but, it's still a romp.
I’ve never really got Muse, always found them a bit boring (a bit rich coming from you Rozza!). Wouldn’t be surprised if everything they’ve ever made was just shat out by an AI machine. This feels like it’s probably their best work though, a few ones I recognised. Supermassive Blackhole is a FIFA song as well, so that probably saves it from a 2*. The Simpsons: No
It was a fun listen but the band either was inspired by a bunch of other bands that they sound just like were inspired a bunch of other bands to sound just like them since the album came out. I'll keep it in the at home Shuffle but I'm not going to carry it around on my phone.
This album is fine, but the tracks are almost out of order. Why Starlight is not in the middle of the album, I’ll never understand. Muse has better albums
Interesting sound
Highlights: Take A Bow, Supermassive Black Hole, Map of the Problematique, Exo-politics, Knights of Cydonia. In a nutshell: singing stadium rock style songs of dystopia and new world order. I remember playing this album on repeat for months, and in retrospect... it sounds like a mishmash of Depeche Mode, Radiohead and Queens of the Stone Age (the latter was not cited as an influence). Knights of Cydonia s never gets old for me. Overall: 6/10
bombast elektrorock
As a Radiohead fan, I see the comparables and have avoided Muse because they’re often held as a knock-off of RH. This album is a solid listen all the way through. While their best moments are very Radiohead-like, they add their own mood to the mix and make for an enjoyable experience.
These three guys make a lot of noise. And they have created a galaxy brain-level vision of a very bleak future. But at least it’s an apocalypse you can dance to. “Supermassive Black Hole” sounds as advertised, and “Starlight” is epically rendered anxiety and heartache. The whole album sounds like party anthems washed in dread. Apparently, if you pay attention, it’s a dystopian song cycle. But the same themes work on a song-by-song basis too. My son was crazy for Muse when he was pretty young; listening again, it’s not any clearer what drew him in. Maybe I’m overthinking it. Muse grooves, invents, reaches for the rafters, and makes music pretty accessible for a kid’s first Rock ‘n’ Roll crush, like a musical gateway drug for future Radiohead fans.
I like the music a lot but the droning singing gets to me. If this were instrumental it would be a 4 for sure. 2.9 average per track.
Not bad but nothing that Radiohead wasn't doing better 10 years earlier
Felt like high school in the 80's digital new wave caught in late nineties garage band grunge.
First sound was different and creative. Didn’t love it didn’t hate it. Second song is a classic hit. U2 vibes. Ended with hard rock style which appealed to me more. 3.5 stars.
I don’t feel like this album has a distinct sound. I’m having a hard time deciding if I like it or not. I think I’d just like to move on.
You can't deny the *sound* of this album. Every note, ring, twang, chime, tingle, and clink sounds massive. Impactful in just the right way. I've already had the top three of the songs of this album saved in my go-to playlists. Maybe that's why you feel full of it after listening to 5+ songs back to back. It's not like they suddenly sound bad, they are even varied enough to not be boring, but by the end I couldn't stand the sound anymore. I would compare it to overstuffing yourself at the fast food joint of your choice. At first, it's great and all, but after eating all of these sugary fat bombs, all you feel is disgust towards what's in front of you and yourself.
I'm not a huge Muse fan, it doesn't stand out to me. It's not bad, it's musically good, I think it's the singer that doesn't do it for me. He makes all the songs sound the same, imo. The riff of Assassin went kinda hard. I'll give it a 3, overall it was okay.
I absolutely love some of muses songs, but most of the time its what I call microwaved music. It's the kind of music you listen in the backround and forget it's on. Not bad, but it lacks personality. 3/5 neutral opinion.
I like muse, this is not my favorite album though
There is a lot going on here.
I listened to this album as background and thought it was pretty good, but a second time through without all the distractions and I wasn't as impressed. Would recommend halfheartedly.
Pretty decent album Top tracks: Starlight, Supermassive Black Hole, Knights of Cydonia
Kind of like the Killers album on this list, not really for me. I will say that the second half of this album saves it, namely Assassin and City of Delusion. I love the cover though.
Wauw, wat een opener zeg, take a bow is echt een insane openingsplaat. Als dit de toon zet voor het hele album dan kan ik er maar beter goed voor gaan zitten! Het einde van het nummer zorgt er helaas voor dat het niet bij mn favo nummers komt, maar dat maakt Starlight dan wel weer goed. Prima begin zo! Jammer dat het daarna wat zeikerig word. De eerste nummers vond ik eigenlijk juist heel erg krachtig en vol qua geluid, maar nummers als Soldier's poem zijn een beetje te zeikerig naar mijn mening. Maar goed, wie weet draait het album bij! Vind tot nu toe het album vooral muzikaal heel erg interessant. In City of Delusion zit er een soort halve acid break tussen en dan opeens komen er weer trompetten tevoorschijn. Ik weet niet, het is in elk geval echt niet saai dit album! Niet alle experimenten slagen even goed voor mij en uiteindelijk is het toch gewoon een rock album. Maar ik moet zeggen dat ik dit echt prima te pruimen vond. Helaas vind ik 4 sterren net iets meer dan prima te pruimen en blijft Muse dus steken op 3. FAVO: Starlight, City of Delusion, Knights of Cydonia
- First album I have been given that had a cultural \"impact\" that I noticed in my lifetime. I saw Muse live the year after this came out (at a festival...they were not the only act) and it was very obvious that their American fanbase was growing. They would be much bigger five years later. - Some fantastic tracks (some of which I had never heard), but the album does feel a bit same-y throughout. - No doubt a fun listen. But I also do not necessarily feel like anything is being pushed. The sound is largely quite safe.
Ah Muse are a band I always feel could be so much better for me. I want to like them. They have lots of interesting ideas but none of them totally grab me. It’s like they’ve gone ‘we love Radiohead AND Coldplay’. But they arent poppy enough for Coldplay or interesting/experimental enough for Radiohead. For me they’re a bit like a chocolate digestive. By no means bad, enough going on for me to be slighty interested in, but they’re never a go to for me. If there’s a Hobnob in the mix, I’m there all day long. It just isn’t for me.
Odd choice for a muse album in this list, hope origins of symmetry is also on here. Though this may be the one which was well received internationally. There's a lot to like here but it's also showing signs of all the annoying Muse attributes that make all subsequent albums unlistenable. Vague 'fight the power' themes, really leaning into the over the top rock opera side of things with lots of space sounds. I really like earlier muse and Id be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the nostalgia of this album, but it deserves a lot of criticism.
Probably haven't heard this album before, but I definitely had origin of symmetry, which had some great tracks on.... Also remember the video for muscle museum quite distinctly....Think I'd lost interest by this point though. Yeah, it's definitely muse, very distinctive sound and voice. I not sure why, but they just don't quite do it for me. Too clinical somehow? Does that make sense? But equally some great guitar and bass lines. I knew the hits here, but they were played a lot and they aren't doing mutch for me either really... Don't have too much against them, but won't be back to this. Think knights of Cydonia is the best track 3.5
I liked it. Something different
Not terrible but too all over the place for one's taste, with alternately too much emo and too much metal ("Assassin"). And just too much generally. Not something one will be listening to again, deathbed notwithstanding. The exing of this record makes perfect sense as it's pretty forgettable, even by '90s standards.
Some nice tunes
Definitely recognize a couple, but like Meat is Murder, not my style. Like some of the rifts though
Prog-Rock in the History of Yes
This is fine. A few standout songs
never heard of them, but not bad
Listenable. But not raveable. Pretty good overall.
I love his voice but it's just not a vibe i'm looking for
Fun album, the one that comes after is better, but this one really shows off what this band would become known for. 8.2/10
A little more melodic, at times, than I thought it would be. But...eh.
Every time I hear Muse again I think 'Oh right! Why don't I listen to these guys more' and then I make it halfway through an album and remember exactly why. They are a great Playlist band. Good in small doses but an hour's worth of Muse just gives me a headache. Much like their overall career, the opening tracks come out so strong and it just falls off after that. A lot to like here but a lot of grating and repetitive lines too. I've never cared for Knights of Cydonia either so that track is not enough to make up for Exo-Politics, Hoodoo, or Glorious.
Super novel, well put together but I can't say I like it for much more than that
This was OK...didn't hate it, didn't love it. I found myself engaged in other activities rather than active listening.
Was okay. Not my thing
I.e. twilight’s album. I think I liked this more than I anticipated. Great running music
I was never super fond of this album and supermassive black hole. I actually disliked how it was played at so many sporting events. Origin of Symmetry was better.
never been my cup of tea
Interesting combination of genres. So.e songs remind me of The Call. Not a long term listening album for me.
The begining of muses precipitous decline into too much prog nodduling and conspiracy weirdness.
Pretty good album but nothing really grabbed me. 3 stars
Solid album back in the day but hasn’t aged well
Muse is eh.
Muse rockt 🤘
Just ok
This sounds a-lot like fuzz-bass Radiohead, but I liked it.
Was only just okay for me
Okay, så Guro ELSKER muse. Sånn…favorittbandet hennes. Jeg er helt ok med muse. Bra album, bare ikke helt for meg🤷♂️
liked more the earlier muse 3,5
Kind of like U2 but a little quicker and more synthesized.
sci-fi coldplay innit
A whole lot less rock than older Muse tracks, with hints of Depeche Mode on a lot of the tracks on this album... but not as well executed and very... meh! The best track on this album, for me is Starlight. I have alwsys had a bit of a love hate relationship when listening to Muse, and it's aligned with my own mood. When I'm in Great form I'll have a few Muse numbers thrown into my playsuit, because they're not a bad group, I quite like many of their tracks.... its just I find they can get a bit depressing, which is why I relate to my moods, so if I'm down... I ain't gonna play these guys.
It was a fun listen, have always enjoyed Muse but stacked up against other similar artists during that period it isn't as consistent
Why don’t I love muse ? Despite being someone who listens to a lot of alternative music, they just don’t really hit the spot for me but I can’t deny that supermassive. Black hole is a great song and this album is still pretty good.
An OK passive listen. Epic sounding. But once you have heard it once it feels like it has nothing more to give.
It was okay
Kinda cool/corny
Interesting stuff - sound like a poor man's Radiohead.
Not crazy, some cool songs but I felt like some of the songs could have been shorter, the grooves they were exploring were just not cool. Other songs they could have extended!
Surprised how many of these I recognised. Good overall but limited vocals start to grate towards the end.
I am really hit or miss with Muse. A lot of their earlier stuff was super riff heavy with a little operatic flourish thrown in. But they seem to be trying to turn into Queen... And it's not working for me. This record is okay. But there is a lot of wasted space in here and I think it's trying to be more profound than it is.
I’m giving this 3 but I don’t know why. I don’t particularly care for Muse…and I don’t know why. They’re a talented band. Matt Bellamy has a good voice. They just don’t do it for me. I guess I’m giving it a 3 because I understand they are talented and a 2 feels cruel.
There's a lot to like about this album. It's also... a lot. Stylistically this feels like Muse were going for a really big, diverse sound, but ended up with something more haphazard. When they get it right it's really excellent. Soaring, earnest vocals. Intense, richly composed arrangements. Where they don't get it right, you get weird tonal shifts and over the top lyrics that land like a lead balloon. You know, if they had reworked/dropped a few songs, this actually would have made a more cohesive dystopian concept album. Instead we get an overstuffed album that's not sure what it wants to be. Fave Songs: Soldier's Poem, Invincible, Exo-Politics, Hoodoo, City of Delusion
lol I always thought starlight was a Coldplay song. Granted, one of their better ones, but still, sorry, Muse! Didn’t mean to do you like that. Stain on me. Rest of the album was cool.
soldiers poem rips off ave maria i cant help falling in love with you and queen and is somehow worse than all of them how come this album is largely objectively good but i hate it god invincible is lame
Not my style
Enjoyable. I think if there wasn't a slight dip in the middle, this could've got 4.
Enjoyed some of this.
Meh
This album starts as epic rock with almost synthetic undertones, sounding like a cyberpunk soundtrack. It then switches to alternating ballads and more traditional hard rock tracks. I liked the cyberpunk, I am sad the didn't stay in that space for the whole album. Shoutout to then for one of the best album openings i have heard though. Favorite track was map of the problematique.
Cat: this is like of early Radiohead and later Radiohead had a baby. I like this a lot. And then they turn into the Killers? Crazy.
liked it! muse has some bangers so glad to be reminded. I liked City of Delusion and Soldier's Poem
Nothing exceptional here.
These Radiohead wannabes just dial it up too far too often, so their blend of classical style chord sequences and bombastic big sound just sound so so same-ish. If you've heard one Muse song, you've pretty much heard 'em all.
Meh
pretty big sounds that I'm not particularly used to but, surprisingly, I kinda enjoyed it. Quality dipped halfway through the album only to increase drastically for the final four tracks, all of which I quite liked. Very 2000s teen vibes. favourite track: 'Knights of Cydonia'
Like muse but some songs better than others and had a few I just skipped
Goated Muse album, so many classics. I did find a few of the songs to be a little underwhelming, but overall good.
starlight is cool
Decent rock
In high school I thought this was the coolest album of all time. Listening to it again, it makes complete sense why a high schooler would love it. 3/5
not my fav album of theirs
I liked this alright
2.5/5 Feels like some weird bridge between Bowie and MGMT I didn't know existed. Except this bridge has a detour to U2 land (oh no!). I'll round up to 3 stars because some of these songs were almost pretty dang good, ruined by vocals and lyrics. The first song "Take a Bow" (4/5) had me taking this album as serious surprise, the vocals on "Starlight" (1/5) completely shot dead that tiny momentum. This trend would continue until the 7th song, and pick back up with the 8th. Vocals and lyrics just never seem to match the tone of the music. Shame, the music has a lot of promise. Overall, the album has an ungenuine uniqueness that sounds like they were competing for the Transformers franchise. But hey, still unique! Musically they are still unique, mostly in a good way. I think they would be cool to see, but mostly in the way that spacey rock can be cool to see live. Its not for sustenance.
not my thing
Muse is iconic. Black holes is a great album. 8/10
I liked this album a lot better when I was a teenager. Someone pointed out to me once that in between each line Matt Bellamy takes a huge breath, and now that's all I can hear when I listen to Muse. Knights of Cydonia still slaps, though
If U2 tried to make a Radiohead album, you'd have something like Muse. That may sound cringe worthy to many people but the end result is varied, bigger than life, and worth a listen. For my money, Muse is not Radiohead and it's debatable whether they deserved a place on this list. A few songs really stood out though, like Map of the Problematique and Knights of Cydonia.
i know nothing about muse, except for the fact that theyre one of those generic bands from the late 90s and 00s, which is a kind of music ive been lately liking more and more so this might impress me. i hope im not offending muse fans with this but it sounds like a more industrial version of radiohead. more eletronic, more pop and way more dense, with all the vocal parts and beats of synthesizers that sound like a rave soundtrack. overall it had some great moments, no bad songs here, but not really my thing. great travel soundtrack tho.
I’ve never listened to this album in full but I know it has some lovely, well written songs. Epic sounds. I ran out of time to listen to it properly. Hopefully, I’ll get to it over the weekend and rewrite this if I can.
Well received solid rock, though I've never personally connected with Muse.
It's giving a less-boring Coldplay. I can't think of anything but Twilight when I hear SBH. This music is not bad on a Monday morning. Rating 3 stars.
Not my style but I love Starlight
A few good singles, that touches the sadness and gets you also powered up.
the hits are as good as i remembered but it’s just a decent album before muse went full queen and ditched wanting to be radiohead
Enjoyed, one track was superb, the sounds and style I love, the rest were really quite enjoyable. I'd remove one or two tracks that didn't agree, but entirely satisfied with this new discovery ...
very VERY good range omg. every song is different
Very English
Some classic Muse on here. Was I blown away by this album. Not quite.
This is when I kinda got off the Muse train. It’s a bit too pop and predictable to me. There are some standout tracks but as album there are better Muse records imo 6/10 1. Good open- loved the keys 2. Transition into this track wasn’t as epic but the track is decent. Standard Muse but nothing wild imo 3. One of their sexist rifts ever. This sound screams sex appeal and I love the riff. The bridge isn’t my fav but overall fun track 4. Nice 80s worship 5. I don’t understand the way these track are laid out. The flow is OFF 6. Pretty meh to the bridge. The noodling is great. 7. Finally a riff to chew on. This rocks 🤘🏾the beginning sounds like the knight rider theme tho lol 8. Mid 9. Ok they cooking again 10. This track is cinema 11. The reason this album is on here. One of the most epic songs ever 12. Meh closer. Knights should’ve been the ending track. It’s too epic to follow
There's a lot going on here. Knights of Cydonia will never not go hard, but you have to get through a bunch of Ford pickup truck rock to get there.
Only knew Knights of Cydonia before from Guitar Hero and maybe Starlight once or twice but I never listened to any other Muse songs. I guess this is their "magnum opus" and if so, Muse is not my thing (but KoCydonia rocks!) The big singles are quite good but the album feels very samey and idk the singer holds notes way too much... listened to it three times and I give it a 2.5, rounding up to 3
Solid album, but a little 1 note throughout. Probably very fresh for the time. Hypnotic style. 3-4 songs very good. Rest were 1 note.
I have heard it before, not a big muse fan anymore
Mid 00s rock is mid 00s rock
I feel this is the moment when Muse sort of lost their way. Bland soundscapes and bombastic instead of edge and great songs. It's still a good album, and stands up against a lot here but I don't think it's a great album.
Muse is another modern rock band that I've seen live (Osheaga 2017). I actually am not super familiar with their work though, and the two songs of theirs that I do know are not on this album (Uprising and Madness). I thought this album started really strong, I liked the first two songs a lot and the third song (Supermassive Black Hole) is one of their more popular songs (though I'm not quite so high on it). Starlight is song #2 and is my favorite one on the album. It's a great example of a piano/keyboard carrying a rock song (also the case on Hoodoo). We also know by now that I love the slow song in the middle of a rock album, and Soldier's Poem delivers (it sounds a lot like a Queen song to me). Overall though, I thought the album was good but something about it just doesn't blow me away. After the strong stretch at the beginning not as much stood out to me, and I think they have a bit of a sound which makes a lot of the songs sound the same. Perfectly good modern rock with a few plus moments. Favorite song: Starlight Other: Take a Bow, Supermassive Black Hole, Soldier’s Poem, Hoodoo
It’s fine. Starlight is a pretty good song and the strongest track on the album. Has it been in a car commercial or movie or something? It sounded familiar. I was surprised to see Lightning Bolt listed as an influence in the wiki description, but on close listening I guess I can hear some elements that slightly overlap between the two bands. Honestly, I ended up skipping through a few tracks, and instead spent the rest of my lunch listening to some of my favorite Lightning Bolt songs, including but not limited to: Dead Cowboy, Assassins, and Ride the Sky.
Pretty so-so. Lots of moments here lots of other bands have done better (Radiohead, U2, Rush.) Not bad but I probably could have died without hearing it
It was nice to get an album that was more recent and one I was not familiar with. Unfortunately, I don’t typically enjoy this type of music. I’m not sure what you would call it, but it’s a sound I most associate with Pet Shop Boys. It’s just not my thing. I did quite like Supermassive Black Hole, though.
Not as good as I remembered from beginning to end. Some great songs but also some real stinkers
Was aright I may need to comeback and relisten to it again.
A good cohesive album with a strong opening. However no song particularly struck me as anything different
It was ok. A but too much Theater for me. But they are great musicians that’s for sure
Good for what it is, not my favorite flavor.
Erica would take all the leftover stars and throw them at this album. For me... it's nice, but it's spice, not an entree.
Some good songs some poor ones still like the album!
not my style.5.7/10
3.5
Never gave Muse much of a chance in high school. It’s not terrible but not the best thing I’ve ever heard
Not my taste but still good music Starts strong and gets weak
Some songs were great while others just kind of missed. 7.5/10
Hasn't aged well at all. When it was released it was fresh, innovative, and authentic. Now it just feels plastic and derivative. Still three stars though.
Sounds ok, radiohead 2.0. Tunes are pretty good.
I like the overall sound but most of the album feels like background music to me and won't be in my rotation much.
I wanted to like this, but outside of the Supermassive Black Hole, and some aspects of some tracks, I don't get Muse's style of music. I kinda really hate when I can hear the vocalist breathe. Maybe it'll get better someday though. 3.5 stars. BT - Supermassive Black Hole - Map of the Problematique - Invincible - Assassin - Exo-Politics - Hoodoo
3/5. Album had some great pace. Towards the middle got a little off track when it comes to the type of music I’m into, but they end great with Knights of Cydonia, my favorite Muse song.
I don't think Muse are a bad band and this album was totally fine as background music. But I really can't warm up to the vocals, which just sound extremely whiny to me.
3.5
It was ok. The second half of this album saves it the first half did nothing for me.
I expected to like this okay, but I actually liked it more than I expected.
Not as cool as Liz Phair.
Nie moje klimaty
This album was okay, but what seemed notable at the time has not stayed that way - I don’t think it belongs on this list. Best tracks: Starlight, Supermassive Black Hole
I kinda don't like this. It's not the worst thing I've ever heard, but I've heard this kind of sound done way better before and because of that it's not attracting me like something like Gorillaz, Smashing Pumpkins or Linkin Park. It's just barely on the middle of the fence for me: It's not bad and it's not good, it's mid.
Childhood nostalgia doing some heavy lifting here, I'm not sure how much I would like it if I listened to it today. Knights of Cydonia still bangs though
Never quite got Muse
I think this too tightly tied to my teen years for me to enjoy properly now.
Listened Before? N This one is pretty okay. These guys give me the sense that they think they're a lot better than they actually are, but they've got some decent songs and structure. They keyboards add something to it, but Scandinavian bands have been doing this for years. In fact, that's what this album reminds me of: lots of Scandinavian English-language rock bands. Added to library? N Songs added to playlist: Knights of Cydonia
Absolution is a 5* for me... this just doesn't cut it for me in quite the same way - sorry lads
A tad overblown
It’s obviously great
Ben thought 2, Monique thinks 4
I should love this. For some reason this doesn’t connect. It’s on me. Not them. Bonus star as an ‘I’m sorry guys. It’s not you. It’s me.’ Can’t even tell you why.
The only track by Muse that I’m at all familiar with is their cover of the Tony Newley/ Leslie Bricusse classic, Feelin’ Good. Apart from that, Im unfamiliar with their catalogue. I enjoyed this album. I guess they were really popular by this stage because they sound like a band who know they’re big & are gonna take full advantage of it. There’s stuff here that verges on the pompous (Tracks 1, 4, 6 & 10) but it’s musically so good, I have to give it the benefit of the doubt. I really liked the slower Soldier’s Poem & the Prince impersonation in Supermassive Black Hole. A good listen.
I came into this album thinking that it was going to be a snoozefest. I really havent been a fan of Muse in the past and really didnt know any of their songs with the exceptions of Knights of Cydonia and Hysteria. I was actually suprised of how much I didnt hate this album. Yes it is a very noisy album and yes its dramatic af but I think that benefits this album more than anything. This album felt really cinematic and made me think of different movie ideas for different songs. The only thing about this album is that the first half definetly carries and the second half feels a bit repetitive, with the exception of Knights of Cydonia. If I had to pick one song, it would of course be Knights of Cydonia. I love the vibe that the instrumentals bring and I really dont mind the singers dramatic voice. It made me think of space cowboys, mixing that vibe of cowboy and psychedelic spacey music.
It’s little overdramatic at times but I liked this more than I expected. I’m probably gonna give it a 3 but I enjoyed listening to it and there’s a good number of songs I’ll add. I could also see people say that this is a radiohead rip off but I’m not a Radiohead nerd so that doesn’t matter to me. I said it to Pat already but this album sounds like an edgy version of the killers especially on Starlight and a few other songs. For some people that’s probably awesome but idk if it’s quite my go to sound. The singing is on point the entire album except for the weird high auto tune at the end of the album. Really all of the instrumentals are well done too if you’re into that intense sound. I do like how soldiers poem breaks up the high drama songs too and almost sounds like a beach boys song at the end. Good music for the gym so I’ll come back to it for that. 👍:starlight, soldiers poem, assassin
I feel like I’ve heard every song in this album before. Not sure exactly why but i feel like this sounds like everything else in their sub genre. That being said, I still liked it. It had a lot of big epic compositions which was pretty cool. Maybe gets a bit stale. For the first half of the album i couldn’t stop thinking about how they sound like U2. For the second half I couldn’t stop thinking about how they sound like this one song I had in my head(turns out it was actually a song by them). Bryce said something about “AI generated music” when talking about this album and I kind of see where he’s coming from. On a deeper level, this album does absolutely nothing for me. Like there’s no emotion or passion here, just music. The music is fine and good but it just doesn’t make me feel anything, which is equally important. Between a high2/ low 3. Leaning 3 Best: honestly no idea everything sounds equally good/bad to me. MMM: HOLD YOU IIIIEEEEN MY ARMS I JUST WANTED TO HOOOOOLD YOU IIIIEEEEEN MY ARMS
Good
The best soundtrack to a nonexistent mid 2000s action film. I was surprised how much I loved this.
A very cool blending of genres and styles. Hard rock, electronic, spanish influence… it’s got it all. Knights of Cydonia is a classic. Map of the Problematique is prob my favorite from the album. But while it’s got a cool blend of everything it’s just that… it’s a little generic.
They are kinda lame for sure but I respect how good they are at arena rock. This sounded kinda spacey at times too which was cool. Vocals got a little tiresome at time but fuck it, this is decent. 3.5 stars
This album fell off the original list because it shouldn't have been on there in the first place. Muse represents a generic sound from the early 00s that you can play and struggle to name the band because they all sound the same. Black Holes and Revelations is an okay album and nothing against Muse, but a list of albums you should listen to before you die shouldn't include groups that all sound the same. 3/5.
3 stars, meh
Sounds like a poppy Radiohead with hints of prog metal. It's fine enough but I never need to hear it again
not sure if it's giving its a rock album by men🙄 like ... but its ok i guess
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Blend of lot of different styles. 3.5
Slick production and a big sound. Not one I like, but I can see how some would. Didn’t find it special.
More Prog then i normally listen to. Not bad though. Maybe a little long in parts.
It is pretty good at times, a bit mathy and proggy, but alright. It feels like the band was mostly interested in making something EPIC and IMPORTANT, and sometimes it does, but just as frequently it seems grandiose.
I guess, fine. It's like a slicker more pop-oriented version of later Radiohead?
Snappy, I dig it but not enough for a daily listener.
Good album. I like it overall 7/10
That’s some epic whining.
oldie, twilight zone
It has its moments, but I wouldn't say it's their best job.
Takes me back to listening to my iPod shuffle on a family road trip to Port McQuarie - lot of good memories for this record. Not a bad rock album overall - some forgettable tracks I suppose but just as at home with with absolute ear worms and epic moments. 3 and a half. Fave track - Starlight (for nostalgia’s sake)
This album and this band are good but not great.
Great
Couple of classics in there.
My gen-x former boss would fire me if she knew but Muse is overrated imo. Too navel gaze-y for me. Arpeggios are fun but what else you got?
An album not worth the hate it gets. U2/Radiohead/Coldplay inspired rock with an EDM edge.
College-days throwback... not sure how I missed this one. A couple of the songs are familiar from the radio, but for the most part, it's standard Muse. Enjoyable, energetic, and catchy, but repetitive at times. It sounds like they were trying to balance the harder rock themes of the time, meshed with melodic harmonies (ala Coldplay), and a few grandiose prog-rock anthems... that shift into predictable rock-pop. I wouldn't turn it off immediately, but I don't see myself revisiting this album often.
Some high highs and some lower lowd, all around a good album
While it’s pretty much Muse’s “Kid A” (to an abundantly similar degree), this album has enough to set itself apart to still make it an interesting, progressive release for rock music. Favorite Track: Solider’s Poem Rating: 6.5/10
I had a good time listening to it. The singles are overplayed but they're good. 3.5
Not bad. I liked Starlight a lot. Other than that it was pretty good if a little self serious. A high 3.
There are some really good tracks on this one, espacially Starlight, Map of the Problematique and of course Knights of Cydonia. As usual, their ballads are pompous in a cheesy way sadly not really interesting. There are some other hollow moments here, like Exo-Politics and Hoodoo which drags the album down. In retrospect, it marks a transition for Muse, where their energic compositions would lead to their current "big" sound and where the concept would crush the songs themselves.