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Rating: 
- the beginning
Being one of the Greatest bands in this world for many years now it comes as no suprise that the Americans have fianlly cought up with MUSE. their first album - Showbiz (sunburn & Unintended=brilliant) is one of the greatest debuts i've listend to and it only got better and better. Origin Of Symmetry really pushed them into the spot light and showed us all that Matt, Chris and Dom are without doubt musical geniuses.
if you can i recommend getting Hullabaloo. a sort of 3rd album, but lets not call it that. it contains 1 cd full of B-sides and a 2nd cd with much of their live Paris gig in 2001. this album contains the two stunning singles - In Your World - Dead Star - which were never released on anyother album, just as singles.
then came their latest album Absolution. their 3rd album for us and their 1st for you. i saw them live for this tour (twice) and it really was amazing. my complete favourite is - Stockholm Syndrome - but another fully packed album from MUSE.
been a huge fan since Showbiz and seen them live a few times now, i cant think of a better band this world has ever produced. i now make that 3 English bands in the all time top 3 for me. 1.MUSE 2.The Beatles 3.Radiohead.
my american top 3 though - 1.Jimmy Eat World 2.Green Day and then its out of The Doors, The Foos or Guns & Roses?
i really expect them to go on and on and lets all hope for Musics sake they do.
other great bands that you might not have heard, worth listening to - Hell is for Heroes, Feeder(you may know), The Cooper Temple Clause, Mogwai and INME, to name but a few.
Rating:
- Showbiz - Somewhat of a let down
Compared to Muse's other CDs (Origin of Symmetry/Absolution) this CD is somewhat of a let down. It does contain a few songs that are really good, but the rest of the CD does not meet up with the standards I expect from Muse. Muse is one of the great bands to come out of England, and most of their music is fantastic, but this CD is just not their best work.
Rating: - Inspiring
Just getting my 5 stars on the record. I can't add anything to what most people here recognize as great music.
Rating: - well...
Although the first muse album i have ever bought was absolution, and i favor origin of symmetry to either...i feel like absolution is a pretty good album. Muscle museum is classic and i still get pumped listening to it. Yes Matt and thom do have a similar vocal style...but the biggest compliment is imitation right? But i don't think that muse is a rip off, perhaps they let their influences show a little more but it works. And for all those dissing radiohead and how they have no melody and aren't as emotional...you know its bull you just need something to whine about. Knowing the truth about which band is better overall or more important to the history of the musical world will only make you more mad if you know it's not muse. I think they are great but they could do without all the comparisons, but yes radiohead is better. And remember this: MUSE said they were a huge influence. SO before you diss radiohead remember that if it was not for them, they would not have helped inspired the music muse has made that you like so much.
Thank you.
Rating: - A stunning debut from what is probably the best act in the world right now.
I have been dedicated to Muse for almost four years now, since I first saw the amazing video for single Bliss from their second album, Origin Of Symmetry, which was probably the best album of 2001. I bought their 2003 release Absolution on release date, and wasn't dissapointed in any way - again, they'd pulled off what I think was the best rock album released that year. However, I had been somewhat hescitant to buy their debut album, because I had an impression that it wouldn't match their other albums in quality.
I was wrong.
Showbiz features a less matured Muse, certainly, but the quality of the songs is none the less impressive, and with more than 8 excellent tracks on a 12-track CD, this is one you can't go wrong with. Favorite tracks seem to vary a lot between reviewers - which is another proof of the all-around quality of this CD. None of the tracks on this CD is less than good. My personal oppinion on the tracks of this album is as follows:
1. Sunburn. 8/10. Sunburn is a great track, the piano intro is crisp and precise and an excellent opening to the CD. The weakness of this track for me is perhaps that the overall production and arrangement lacks a bit of focus - it's great, but it's not a masterpiece - but still a wonderful song. 4th single from album.
2. Muscle Museum. 9½/10. An instant classic, Muscle Museum has everything it takes - great lyrics, catchy melody and daring arrangement. I have actually heard live versions that surpass the album version (go buy the Hullaballoo CD) but this track was a well-deserved break through for the band. 3rd single from album.
3. Filip. 9/10. This is the first song that shows the more artsy side of Muse. The change in tempo and style is brilliant. Also, the song is more focused than the previous two tracks, though I find the intro and outro lacking - with a bit more finish there, the song would have hit a perfect 10.
4. Falling Down. 8/10. This song took me a lot of time. At first I found it quite horrible due to the nearly discordant harmonies of Matt Bellamies falsetto. However, it's grown on me to become a very dear track. And boy what a voice, he could break a heart of stone any time.
5. Cave. 9/10. This track is much less experimental than the previous album tracks, and more like a mainstream rock song. And it works perfectly. The production is immaculate, and for me this is a much better song than UNO - which other reviewers seem to hold in very high esteem. 2nd single from album.
6. Showbiz. 8½/10. A very complicated track, lots of layers, and almost frightingly scary. I find the track a bit overproduced - less would have been more, the heavy distortion on Matt's vocal actually is a pity I think. Still, it works, and it works excellently, and a certain proof of how tallented a song craftsman Matt Bellamy is.
7. Unintended. 10/10. Probably best song on the album. Lyrics are tear-wrenching in their beauty, Matt's vocal is so pure he could shatter ice, production is immaculate, and there is not a spot to be placed on this track. Listen and cry! 5th and last single from the album.
8. UNO. 7/10. Stands to many fans as a favorite, but to me the song is one of the weaker on the album. The lyrics are good, but the song in itself is way to repetitive, with the same structure being repeated two and four times - even the lyrics start over and a practically repeated. A blows a good punch, but it's not on level with songs like Cave and the other singles. 1st single from album.
9. Sober. 6/10. Weakest song in the bunch. It's not bad, but imo. it should have been left out for B-side release Recess (8½/10) which was much better, both concerning lyrics and music. Sober is a m.o.r. rocker, and has some interesting points, especially in the second half, so it's not a complete miss - but it's below standard.
10. Escape. 8/10. Starting as a quite song, not quite unlike Falling Away, and working into a more rocking track, I think this track is much overlooked. Not the best of the bunch, but works better for me than several of the songs released as single.
11. Overdue. 7½/10. Again a solid rocker, but this one works much better for me than UNO and Sober. A short track, but quite catchy and irresistable.
12. Hate This And I'll Love You. 9½/10. Last but not least, as the saying goes. This one is actually very close to perfect 10, and is my favorite track next to Unintended. The song is not easily accesible, it has a fairly complicated structure, and the shifts from quit to lout and back again are superb. This is really a show of what was to come with songs like Citizen Erased and Butterflies And Hurricanes from later albums. Matt's vocals and piano on the ending part gives me tears in the eyes, it's so beautiful. The album couldn't end on a better note.
On the bottom line, I'll just add that it's a wonderful experience to listen to this album. I'd exchange Sober with Recess for the perfect experience, but even as it is this album stands up to repetitive listenings from one end to another. As every Muse album - highly recommended. These guys are going to be huge!
OVERALL RATING: 9/10
- the beginning Being one of the Greatest bands in this world for many years now it comes as no suprise that the Americans have fianlly cought up with MUSE. their first album - Showbiz (sunburn & Unintended=brilliant) is one of the greatest debuts i've listend to and it only got better and better. Origin Of Symmetry really pushed them into the spot light and showed us all that Matt, Chris and Dom are without doubt musical geniuses.
if you can i recommend getting Hullabaloo. a sort of 3rd album, but lets not call it that. it contains 1 cd full of B-sides and a 2nd cd with much of their live Paris gig in 2001. this album contains the two stunning singles - In Your World - Dead Star - which were never released on anyother album, just as singles.
then came their latest album Absolution. their 3rd album for us and their 1st for you. i saw them live for this tour (twice) and it really was amazing. my complete favourite is - Stockholm Syndrome - but another fully packed album from MUSE.
been a huge fan since Showbiz and seen them live a few times now, i cant think of a better band this world has ever produced. i now make that 3 English bands in the all time top 3 for me. 1.MUSE 2.The Beatles 3.Radiohead.
my american top 3 though - 1.Jimmy Eat World 2.Green Day and then its out of The Doors, The Foos or Guns & Roses?
i really expect them to go on and on and lets all hope for Musics sake they do.
other great bands that you might not have heard, worth listening to - Hell is for Heroes, Feeder(you may know), The Cooper Temple Clause, Mogwai and INME, to name but a few.
Rating:
- Showbiz - Somewhat of a let downCompared to Muse's other CDs (Origin of Symmetry/Absolution) this CD is somewhat of a let down. It does contain a few songs that are really good, but the rest of the CD does not meet up with the standards I expect from Muse. Muse is one of the great bands to come out of England, and most of their music is fantastic, but this CD is just not their best work.
Rating:
- InspiringJust getting my 5 stars on the record. I can't add anything to what most people here recognize as great music.
Rating:
- well...Although the first muse album i have ever bought was absolution, and i favor origin of symmetry to either...i feel like absolution is a pretty good album. Muscle museum is classic and i still get pumped listening to it. Yes Matt and thom do have a similar vocal style...but the biggest compliment is imitation right? But i don't think that muse is a rip off, perhaps they let their influences show a little more but it works. And for all those dissing radiohead and how they have no melody and aren't as emotional...you know its bull you just need something to whine about. Knowing the truth about which band is better overall or more important to the history of the musical world will only make you more mad if you know it's not muse. I think they are great but they could do without all the comparisons, but yes radiohead is better. And remember this: MUSE said they were a huge influence. SO before you diss radiohead remember that if it was not for them, they would not have helped inspired the music muse has made that you like so much.
Thank you.
Rating:
- A stunning debut from what is probably the best act in the world right now.I have been dedicated to Muse for almost four years now, since I first saw the amazing video for single Bliss from their second album, Origin Of Symmetry, which was probably the best album of 2001. I bought their 2003 release Absolution on release date, and wasn't dissapointed in any way - again, they'd pulled off what I think was the best rock album released that year. However, I had been somewhat hescitant to buy their debut album, because I had an impression that it wouldn't match their other albums in quality.
I was wrong.
Showbiz features a less matured Muse, certainly, but the quality of the songs is none the less impressive, and with more than 8 excellent tracks on a 12-track CD, this is one you can't go wrong with. Favorite tracks seem to vary a lot between reviewers - which is another proof of the all-around quality of this CD. None of the tracks on this CD is less than good. My personal oppinion on the tracks of this album is as follows:
1. Sunburn. 8/10. Sunburn is a great track, the piano intro is crisp and precise and an excellent opening to the CD. The weakness of this track for me is perhaps that the overall production and arrangement lacks a bit of focus - it's great, but it's not a masterpiece - but still a wonderful song. 4th single from album.
2. Muscle Museum. 9½/10. An instant classic, Muscle Museum has everything it takes - great lyrics, catchy melody and daring arrangement. I have actually heard live versions that surpass the album version (go buy the Hullaballoo CD) but this track was a well-deserved break through for the band. 3rd single from album.
3. Filip. 9/10. This is the first song that shows the more artsy side of Muse. The change in tempo and style is brilliant. Also, the song is more focused than the previous two tracks, though I find the intro and outro lacking - with a bit more finish there, the song would have hit a perfect 10.
4. Falling Down. 8/10. This song took me a lot of time. At first I found it quite horrible due to the nearly discordant harmonies of Matt Bellamies falsetto. However, it's grown on me to become a very dear track. And boy what a voice, he could break a heart of stone any time.
5. Cave. 9/10. This track is much less experimental than the previous album tracks, and more like a mainstream rock song. And it works perfectly. The production is immaculate, and for me this is a much better song than UNO - which other reviewers seem to hold in very high esteem. 2nd single from album.
6. Showbiz. 8½/10. A very complicated track, lots of layers, and almost frightingly scary. I find the track a bit overproduced - less would have been more, the heavy distortion on Matt's vocal actually is a pity I think. Still, it works, and it works excellently, and a certain proof of how tallented a song craftsman Matt Bellamy is.
7. Unintended. 10/10. Probably best song on the album. Lyrics are tear-wrenching in their beauty, Matt's vocal is so pure he could shatter ice, production is immaculate, and there is not a spot to be placed on this track. Listen and cry! 5th and last single from the album.
8. UNO. 7/10. Stands to many fans as a favorite, but to me the song is one of the weaker on the album. The lyrics are good, but the song in itself is way to repetitive, with the same structure being repeated two and four times - even the lyrics start over and a practically repeated. A blows a good punch, but it's not on level with songs like Cave and the other singles. 1st single from album.
9. Sober. 6/10. Weakest song in the bunch. It's not bad, but imo. it should have been left out for B-side release Recess (8½/10) which was much better, both concerning lyrics and music. Sober is a m.o.r. rocker, and has some interesting points, especially in the second half, so it's not a complete miss - but it's below standard.
10. Escape. 8/10. Starting as a quite song, not quite unlike Falling Away, and working into a more rocking track, I think this track is much overlooked. Not the best of the bunch, but works better for me than several of the songs released as single.
11. Overdue. 7½/10. Again a solid rocker, but this one works much better for me than UNO and Sober. A short track, but quite catchy and irresistable.
12. Hate This And I'll Love You. 9½/10. Last but not least, as the saying goes. This one is actually very close to perfect 10, and is my favorite track next to Unintended. The song is not easily accesible, it has a fairly complicated structure, and the shifts from quit to lout and back again are superb. This is really a show of what was to come with songs like Citizen Erased and Butterflies And Hurricanes from later albums. Matt's vocals and piano on the ending part gives me tears in the eyes, it's so beautiful. The album couldn't end on a better note.
On the bottom line, I'll just add that it's a wonderful experience to listen to this album. I'd exchange Sober with Recess for the perfect experience, but even as it is this album stands up to repetitive listenings from one end to another. As every Muse album - highly recommended. These guys are going to be huge!
OVERALL RATING: 9/10