Muse

[MichaelC]

Since I seem to be in the Ms I looked up to the cds and thought, aha, I have not listened to Muse in a long while.

And, I do not recall much mention of Muse here on PFM. So, I popped Black Holes and Revelations on this afternoon, and, to be honest felt somewhat devoid of feeling. Other than Knights of Cydonia, which I remember from when it was released and when it got a lot of MTV airplay, Black Holes doesn't really do it for me.

Not to give up, given their popularity I thought maybe I should give Absolution a whirl. Well, I have to say I prefer Absolution by quite some margin to Black Holes. More interesting things going on here but still not a satisfying listen as a whole.

I guess this is where computer audio has it benefits - cull the best tracks from the Muse output and problem solved.

Well, not one to give up I will later explore Origin of Symmetry and Showbiz.

So, what do the Fishies think of Muse?

 

[abbott]

Agree pretty much with your assessment really!

 

[Whaleblue]

BHAR is alright, with some decent tracks.

Absolution is a cracker and my favourite. The other earlier albums are also pretty good.

 

[Guest432]

Like Muse but haven't listened to them in years.

Went to their outdoor concert in teignmouth and they are fantastic live.

 

[Whaleblue]

Yup, saw them when the new Wembley opened, superb stadium band.

 

[guey]

Yup, saw them when the new Wembley opened, superb stadium band.

Is that damning with faint praise?

 

[Seeker_UK]

"Showbiz" is a bit *meh*, "Origin of Symmetry" is a better start.

"Absolution" is by far their best IMHO, before they started all that conspiracy theory boll***s.

 

[Whaleblue]

Is that damning with faint praise?

Not intended. Can't imagine them at their best down your local pub though can you?!

 

[mjw]

or Muse Unplugged.

 

[darrenyeats]

Black Holes and Revelations for me.

 

[Singslinger]

Decent band, very proggy album art, listenable tunes - but they sound too much like a heavy Radiohead for my liking.

 

[darrenyeats]

(For e.g.) Origin of Symmetry = sounds like Radiohead album = I don't like.
Black Holes ... = does not sound much like Radiohead album = I like.

 

[andyoz]

I'd hope they are good live as they just don't grab me at all from anything I have seen on the TV.

 

[muzzer]

Good live band with a few good tunes but the albums are nothing to shout about.

 

[adamk]

Discovered them around 'The Origin of Symmetry' - agree that 'Absolution' is maybe their strongest.
Was all getting a bit samey on 'Black Holes' and follow up 'The Resistance' was poor.
Most recent album 'The 2nd Law' is a return to form.

 

[Bartman]

First half of Absolution is excellent, particularly Hysteria. The Resistance and The 2nd Law are also very good, but I think Live at Rome Olympic Stadium is their best album, although I can't find it on vinyl.

 

[Taff63]

Tried hard to like Muse but failed. A bit bland somehow.

 

[Robn]

Seen them live and my daughter used to play them a lot. They are great musicians with some great tunes for sure yet never felt there was much feeling in their music.

 

[kristoffer]

I used to love them but I have fallen out of love with them and hardly listen to them nowadays.