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For those of you who know, I am really into the band MUSE. When I talk about them I generally go on for a few hours with recommendations, background information, random information. Recomendation talks I imagine are the worst for the person listening on the otherside, though i’ve actually hit a good chord with the people I’ve recently talked to (namely TARA and more surprisingly my boyfriend), who actually didn’t mind me going on and on and on about which songs to listen to in what order and why on top of allll the little secrets and rarities about the band that you didn’t really need to know, but I’m probably going to tell you anyways. [decided i'd make an "essential" MUSE cd for my boyfriend thinking it would fit on one CD... so three cd's later...]
Now if you know anything about MUSE, you’ll probably know that they’re coming out with a new CD this Tuesday called The Resistance, but because as you probably guessed, I couldn’t wait… so I downloaded a leaked copy I found on it on utorrent, and all I can say it well, what i said in the title.
Upon looking for the right words to explain the cd to readers (so just you Brad), I actually found a review on Amazon that was so creepishly identical to my exact thoughts about the album that I thought I would post it here. (by R. Gill, respectively).
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The Resistance, in two words, is: mind blowing.
It is a lot to take in at once, so I suggest listening to it a few times to take in everything, especially the three part symphony at the end of the album. Muse have changed yet again and created something amazing, and in my opinion, running for contest as their best album to date. It beats Black Holes by a big stretch, while Absolution fights with it a bit but gets tossed, and Origin of Symmetry fights with it eternally for my #1 favorite spot.
I laugh at people who can’t accept new things, and say “muse have sold out” because they don’t sound like they do on Origin of Symmetry. I’m sorry but I much prefer a band who changes and brings something new and fresh each time they release and album – and that’s exactly what Muse have done. They have grown, matured, and have shown what they can really do.
‘Uprising’ starts it all off, because of course, you need to up rise before you can resist. A dancey-hard rock take on Goldfrapp, with stomp in it. Solid track as Matt announces in an anthem-like way on how we can’t let them control us, degrade us, nor force us. ‘Resistance’ starts it all really. You get the feel and atmosphere of this album through this song, it is breath taking, ‘love is our resistance.’
‘Undisclosed Desires’ is the anti-Muse song with no piano or guitar in this track, and the drums are electronic. Think Depeche Mode with Matt soaring over this track with synths at every stop. Next, ‘United States of Eurasia’ bringing the fantasy of Europe and Asia becoming one. Slow beautiful start, explodes into a grand Arabic riff with piano and drums following right behind. Queen like explosions to pay tribute to one of their biggest influences. Ends with a beautiful piece from Chopin — which leads into ‘Guiding Light’. Stadium rock. Probably the weakest track on the album (which isn’t saying much), but still has that great Muse touch to it, while a bit repetitive and the least changing track. A good live track nonetheless.
‘Unnatural Selection’ – what can I say? The new ‘Newborn’. Brilliant organ opens this track with huge riffs left and right, a jazzy interlude breakdown, along with a heavy powerful riff at the end. Matt announces “he wants the truth!” – so much so, I’d want to give him whatever truth this man wants. ‘MK Ultra’ continues the path of riffs, starting with a spidery-synthy riff with eerie vocals. Conspiracy theories galore, look up on them! Ending riff of this song is again, a true beauty.
‘I Belong To You’ – Wow. What a surprise. This track is incredible and definitely one of my favorites from this album. It is brilliant, unique, and very funky. Cover of “Mon Coeur S’ouvre A Toi” locates itself in the track after a breakdown, in which Matt sings the cover in french. Humor is found throughout such as “you are my guiding light-ning strike.” It ends beautiful and sweet, making the pave way clear to the symphony….
‘Exogenesis’ – A work of brilliance. Parts I, II, and III. I (overture) is a great buildup and an explosion of falsetto – “who are we? where are we?”. An epic intro to and epic song, fusing classical symphony with rock elemenets such as guitar and drums. We are called out for our mistakes as humans. Part II (cross-pollination) calls out one man to defy the masses, stick up for us, and resist. It explodes into an all out rock fest in the middle, while ending in tinkly piano yet again – to lead to the conclusion.
Part 3 (redepemtion) – How beautiful. Astonishing, my eyes have gotten teary just listening to it in a room with stereo blasted, it’s very impactful. We have lost. We must learn from our mistakes, and start again while getting it right this time. Starts with excellent piano, finishing with a kind voice and again, piano fading away. A sweet ending to an incredible masterpiece album and song. A true music break.
You must listen to this album itself, especially Exogenesis, to capture it’s magic. It is a lot to take in, and I have still yet to hear it more in depth. Muse have outdone themselves again. Bravo.
10/10″
Definite tracks from the album that you should upload:
| 1. Uprising |
| 4. United States of Eurasia/Collateral Damage |
| 8. I Belong to You/Mon Cur S’Ouvre a Ta Voix |
And if you’re in hardcore classic stuff, like Brad is, I definately say that if you want to see if all this downloading is worth your time, download their symphony (YES, SYMPHONY) Exogenisis.
| 9. Exogenesis: Symphony, Pt. 1: Overture |
| 10. Exogenesis: Symphony, Pt. 2: Cross-Pollination |
| 11. Exogenesis: Symphony, Pt. 3: Redemption |
This has been another sell-out to shamelessly promote other bands from,
Yours Truly (:
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