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| Muse Releases In Order Of Preference
Self explanatory.
(Damn, I missed out 'Showbiz', ha. Was probably high on Sigur Ros or something. Apologies) | | 1 |  | Muse
Origin of Symmetry
This album for me sees Muse at their most creative and explosive- whether it be incorporating synths/keyboards, heavy riffs, or atmospheric moments. The tracks are varied (look at the difference between 'Screenager' and 'New Born'!) and each 'stylish' without losing that sense of darkness. I think Muse deliver angst-ridden music incredibly well so the nature of the material certainly helps makes this a standout album.
p.s. Citizen Erased is on this album and it's one of my favourite tracks by them. | | 2 |  | Muse
Hullabullo Soundtrack
I'm a fan of Muse's darker materials; frankly because I find that Matt Bellamy's voice is better suited to that stuff. The b-sides on disc one are all incredibly layered and showcase Matt's ability to write softer materials which are still evoking. The vocal range alone is incredible, from the mewling of 'Map Of Your Head' to the angst-ridden shriek in 'Shrinking Universe' (God that shriek is amazing) to the low crooning of 'Hyper Chondriac Music'. On top of that, I really appreciate the delicate layering of the tracks.
Disc 2 pretty much kicks ass all throughout (although I'm unsure about this version of Darkshines) and presents Muse as the energetic live band they are. | | 3 |  | Muse
Hullabaloo [Live CD or DVD]
Muse is a "live kinda band", and their performance on the Hullabaloo remains to be their most energetic yet. I also bum this DVD because it combines two of my favourite albums (well, one and a half) into a live performance. Oh, and that 'SIT THE FUCK DOWN' footage is superb :) | | 4 |  | Muse
Absolution
This album is a bit top-heavy for me, but displays Muses' ability to write actual song-songs (sorry my English is horrible), as opposed to the more experimental passages in Origin of Symmetry, whilst still retaining the dramatic flair they've always possessed. "Blackout" is the bleakest ballad ever, and nothing sounds quite like "Stockholm Syndrome". I've placed this fourth, however, because it seems to have a few fillers. Had 'Endlessly' and 'The Small Print' been released as a b-side instead of on here, I would've happily placed it third. | | 5 |  | Muse
Black Holes and Revelations
I love this album and it proves that Muse are constantly trying to out-do themselves with each release. I think with this one they were just trying to write gigantic, straightforward, brilliant rock tracks- which for most of the album, they have succeeded in doing so. I generally appreciate the simplicity of the tracks, but songs like 'Starlight' disappoint- not because they are BAD in any sense, but I think Muse are far too talented to be producing songs like that. | | 6 |  | Muse
Absolution Tour [2004]
I find the mixing on this DVD somewhat subpar (sounds a bit fuzzy) and the lack of behind-the-scenes footage disappointing compared to Hullabaloo.
I have ranked this quite low but it has nothing to do with their performance. | | 7 |  | Muse
H.A.A.R.P
Oh god, where to start? Impressive setlist, impressive performance (as always), impressive venue... HORRIBLE MIXING. Rich Costey should be damned to hell for mixing Muse like this. That, and some of the shots were hella annoying... e.g. shaking of the camera to produce a dramatic effect. Muse are dramatic enough as they are and don't need that type of antic, kthx. I also found that both the band and the crowd were somewhat less energetic than usual. Sure, this is a great way of recording the experience, etc, but I don't really think it lives up to its name. Let's hope they release something better soon... | |
Ironpriest
06.23.08 | Wheres there first album? its not very good, but surely it deserves to be here :D
to be honest Origin of symmetry, Absolution and BHAR are all tied best for me. i just cant choose the best! they all have their own indivdual identity. | robin
06.23.08 | nice... though i hate absolution. otherwise agree. | Cuban Pete
06.23.08 | i generally agree. origin is one of my favorite albums of all time. the mixing on HAARP was pretty terrible. | Yazz_Flute
06.23.08 | Never Enough by Dream Theater sounds quite a lot like Stockholm Syndrome.
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