CD-Charts Position 41
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Dead Star Pt. 1

from: Mushroom

Release Date June 17, 2002
...the small transition between the perfection of "Origin of Symetry" and the very gradual downhill slope of "Absolution" showed Muse with a live CD known as "Hullabaloo" which showed some of the B-Sides and rarities of the band...although they were nothing special the live versions were impressive and they craved me getting more...

...then I heard the song "Dead Star"...and it wowed me...by far one of the best Muse songs to date...the only problem was it was incredibly rare to find as it was only released as an EP in France and Japan (thank you so much)...

...but I'll review the tracks now:

Dead Star 10/10: Amazing from the first heavy riff to the epic chorus...this song doesn't need explaining...it can ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 42
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Throwing Muses

by: Throwing Muses

Release Date November 21, 1996
Throwing Muses began a group of New England youngsters who became the first American band on the influential British label 4AD. As a result of this inter-continental signing their self-titled first album was ironically never available domestically in the United States, one could get it only as an import from savvy record shops. However, the record was later re-issued in the collection IN A DOGHOUSE on Rykodisc, see my November 2002 review of that release.

THROWING MUSES was one of the most influential indie albums of the 1980's, with its raw sound that preshadowed the Pixies and grunge rock. The superb musical talent of this quartet is what makes this album stand out. David Narcizo, recognized as a drumming legend hardly out of high ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 43
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Arcana

by: Muse (USA)

Release Date March 18, 1997
This cd is an underground classic. Songs like Sublime, In the middle of a dream and Pretty Things rock with an undeniable melodic force. Muse came out of the Miami/South Beach music scene of the mid to late nineties, got signed to Atlantic records, recorded Arcana in L.A., moved to Atlanta and toured with the likes of Collective Soul, Luscious Jackson, Space, Porno for Pyros, Julianna Hatfield, Cracker, Evan Dando, The Cure and Live.
What happened after that is shrouded in Rock & Roll History. What is known is that they lost their drummer to the life of a DJ, fell on hard times and sold the name MUSE to a management company representing a band from ENGLAND...
After getting lost and found, the remaining members (Paul, Ari and Gerson) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 44
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Ruthie's Knocking

by: Throwing Muses

Release Date August 13, 1996
This cd is an underground classic. Songs like Sublime, In the middle of a dream and Pretty Things rock with an undeniable melodic force. Muse came out of the Miami/South Beach music scene of the mid to late nineties, got signed to Atlantic records, recorded Arcana in L.A., moved to Atlanta and toured with the likes of Collective Soul, Luscious Jackson, Space, Porno for Pyros, Julianna Hatfield, Cracker, Evan Dando, The Cure and Live.
What happened after that is shrouded in Rock & Roll History. What is known is that they lost their drummer to the life of a DJ, fell on hard times and sold the name MUSE to a management company representing a band from ENGLAND...
After getting lost and found, the remaining members (Paul, Ari and Gerson) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 45
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Sunburn Pt.1

by: Muse

Release Date February 21, 2000
This cd is an underground classic. Songs like Sublime, In the middle of a dream and Pretty Things rock with an undeniable melodic force. Muse came out of the Miami/South Beach music scene of the mid to late nineties, got signed to Atlantic records, recorded Arcana in L.A., moved to Atlanta and toured with the likes of Collective Soul, Luscious Jackson, Space, Porno for Pyros, Julianna Hatfield, Cracker, Evan Dando, The Cure and Live.
What happened after that is shrouded in Rock & Roll History. What is known is that they lost their drummer to the life of a DJ, fell on hard times and sold the name MUSE to a management company representing a band from ENGLAND...
After getting lost and found, the remaining members (Paul, Ari and Gerson) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 46
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Sunburn Pt.2

by: Muse

Release Date February 21, 2000
This cd is an underground classic. Songs like Sublime, In the middle of a dream and Pretty Things rock with an undeniable melodic force. Muse came out of the Miami/South Beach music scene of the mid to late nineties, got signed to Atlantic records, recorded Arcana in L.A., moved to Atlanta and toured with the likes of Collective Soul, Luscious Jackson, Space, Porno for Pyros, Julianna Hatfield, Cracker, Evan Dando, The Cure and Live.
What happened after that is shrouded in Rock & Roll History. What is known is that they lost their drummer to the life of a DJ, fell on hard times and sold the name MUSE to a management company representing a band from ENGLAND...
After getting lost and found, the remaining members (Paul, Ari and Gerson) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 47
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Muscle Museum #2

by: Muse

Release Date October 02, 2000
This cd is an underground classic. Songs like Sublime, In the middle of a dream and Pretty Things rock with an undeniable melodic force. Muse came out of the Miami/South Beach music scene of the mid to late nineties, got signed to Atlantic records, recorded Arcana in L.A., moved to Atlanta and toured with the likes of Collective Soul, Luscious Jackson, Space, Porno for Pyros, Julianna Hatfield, Cracker, Evan Dando, The Cure and Live.
What happened after that is shrouded in Rock & Roll History. What is known is that they lost their drummer to the life of a DJ, fell on hard times and sold the name MUSE to a management company representing a band from ENGLAND...
After getting lost and found, the remaining members (Paul, Ari and Gerson) ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 48
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Evidence of Heaven

by: Faith and the Muse

Release Date May 22, 2001
About the Band:
The Los Angeles based darkwave band was founded in 1993 by poet / musician Monica Richards (`the muse') and William Faith who had performed with various deathrock bands including Christian Death and Mephisto Waltz. Both Monica and William are accomplished musicians, with many fans adoring Monica and William's vocals and William's guitar work.

About the Album:
Though many fans will point you to some of Faith and the Muse's earlier works, such as Elyria or Annywn, Beneath the Waves, there are a large number tracks on Evidence of Heaven that actually make this album one of my favorites. Aptly named, at times the album has an ethereal and medieval feel, that points to a quality beyond the earthly world. Other tracks, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 49
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Hold Onto Me

Release Date September 25, 1998
About the Band:
The Los Angeles based darkwave band was founded in 1993 by poet / musician Monica Richards (`the muse') and William Faith who had performed with various deathrock bands including Christian Death and Mephisto Waltz. Both Monica and William are accomplished musicians, with many fans adoring Monica and William's vocals and William's guitar work.

About the Album:
Though many fans will point you to some of Faith and the Muse's earlier works, such as Elyria or Annywn, Beneath the Waves, there are a large number tracks on Evidence of Heaven that actually make this album one of my favorites. Aptly named, at times the album has an ethereal and medieval feel, that points to a quality beyond the earthly world. Other tracks, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 50
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Saddell Abbey

by: Scooter Muse

Release Date February 28, 2006
About the Band:
The Los Angeles based darkwave band was founded in 1993 by poet / musician Monica Richards (`the muse') and William Faith who had performed with various deathrock bands including Christian Death and Mephisto Waltz. Both Monica and William are accomplished musicians, with many fans adoring Monica and William's vocals and William's guitar work.

About the Album:
Though many fans will point you to some of Faith and the Muse's earlier works, such as Elyria or Annywn, Beneath the Waves, there are a large number tracks on Evidence of Heaven that actually make this album one of my favorites. Aptly named, at times the album has an ethereal and medieval feel, that points to a quality beyond the earthly world. Other tracks, ... Read More: