(technically, this isn't a new review, i did this a while back on another forum, but seeing there are some Muse fans here, i thought they'd get a kick out of this.)
Label: Mushroom
Release Date: June 17, 2001
now i not that big of a Muse fan, but i thought i'd give them a shot and downloaded this album. for a trio they've got a pretty full sound. Matt Bellamy's voice dominates many of the songs, and for good reason, it's intoxicating and draws comparisons to Thom Yorke of Radiohead fame. much of the songs, while not going over 6 or 7 minutes, has a very experimental and progressive feeling in them. as musicians, the bassist really stands out with some of his basslines in the songs. as a guitarist, Bellamy takes the "let me see what sounds i can get out of this thing" route. Overall, i was pretty impressed with this album, i'd reccomend it to anyone who'd like to check this band out.
8.9/10
New Born- Damn good opening, really one of their rocking tracks as well as a very distinct solo.
Bliss- I enjoy the feel of this song, especially the synth and guitar combination, gets you moving
Space Demantia- not a bad opening with the piano. this song has a feeling of despair and melancholy to it, but seems a tad drawn out
Hyper Music- the opening is a strange effect done on the guitar? i'm not sure. the bassline is very driving and takes the lead in this kickass, take names song.
Plug in Baby- good arpeggio in the beggining and rest of the song. the bass has a very strange, froglike effect on this. the chorus will have you singing with it, guaranteed.
Citizen Erased- longest song on the record. very distinct riff that starts the song. love the chorus, especially the high pitched singing. it ends very nice.
Micro Cuts- pretty chill song, something you can layback to. the vocals are pretty muffled, even when the song kicks in. the riff near the end is rocking especially with the bass doubling it
Screenager- has the feel of a singer performing at some dive bar. my least favorite track.
Darkshines- the song has a spanish feel to it, damn good.
Feeling Good- pretty jazzy. didn't know the British could be jazzy. the piano and double bass are ****ing good
Megalomania- kinda slow, but as an ending track, it's preeeetty epic, especially with the pipe organ.