Muse - The 2nd Law

Justthefacts · 10-01-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

I couldn't even get through The Resistance, I don't think I'll be listening to this. I don't even like the older albums much at this point.

Resistance sucked. This was a definite step up from that album, but if you didn't like any other releases, you probably won't like this album either

Laser · 10-01-2012, 05:20 AM

I listened and i gave it 1/5. Resistance was different but it was a really sick album and I wont buy the 2nd Law cuz all there other stuff was way better.

shadowtear · 10-01-2012, 07:42 AM

The first three Muse albums were great, so in comparison I would give the album a 1/5 but in the great scheme of things there are a lot worse albums out there and although the first single was terrible the rest of the non-dubstep tracked seemed to be on par with The Resistance so I'll say this is more along the lines of 2.6/5.

debaserr · 10-02-2012, 03:06 AM

I gave it a go while I was play StarCraft, so I wasn't listening intently.

It came off as cheesy and boring. I won't be listening again, as I was never much of a Muse fan.

RMR · 10-13-2012, 06:24 PM

I like this one. I bought Absolution when it came out, and I have picked up all their releases since. I also like the unique progression of the band. The whole apocalyptic theme that is in all their albums resonates with me. Plus, I like the Queen influence that has evolved into their albums.

Mojo · 10-13-2012, 09:47 PM

This album nearly made me vomit. Madness is the worst track on it and so I guess the album wasn't as bad as I had feared, given I was expecting an albums worth of that track but it was still awful.

RMR · 10-14-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

This album nearly made me vomit. Madness is the worst track on it and so I guess the album wasn't as bad as I had feared, given I was expecting an albums worth of that track but it was still awful.

Muse is not in my top tier of bands (not even close). But, like I said, I do enjoy the album. I can also see why some music fans would not like the album (or even Muse for that matter), but I'm surprised that someone with your level of music knowledge and appreciation would find any album (performed with at least some level of proficiency) that would make you want to vomit. I certainly don't rank all music the same, but personally, I find some enjoyment in all types of music, as long as the music is performed with a certain level of proficiency, and I think Muse certainly hits that benchmark on some level.

By the way, this isn't a major Muse defense; I appreciate that people have different opinions on music, but I can't think of any *accomplished* band in any genre that I actually hate, or would make me want to vomit. Just my 2 cents.

Mojo · 10-14-2012, 10:53 AM

The most positive thing I can say about this album was, again, that it isn't as bad as I had feared and that there is at least the possibility that it will be a grower.

One of the main reasons I dislike it is because I just don't buy into it. I've always struggled to buy into a band who attempt huge, grand, theatrical music if I find it nothing but cheesy and pretentious. This is, of course, due to simply personal taste. I also don't always take too kindly to what I see as a band taking an easy, safe step into following a current trend or playing to whatever is popular to capitalise on a thriving market financially.

To me this record smells of something a band produce at a safe, secure time in their career. A band who are scratching an itch to perhaps try something big, something grand, something theatric and think that 'now is the time' to take a risk on it. It's a very ambitious album and I also question the decision to use this album to try both something of this scale and something so familiar, so safe and so trendy such as commercial dubstep.

~~Fabio~~ · 10-15-2012, 03:34 AM

Hello there
I am not expert on Muse as you are guys, and not a hardcore fan too.
But I listen to the whole album on some music site 3 or four times and I think that some tracks are excellents.
Liquid state imho is a GREAT, emotional song with a damn catchy and melodic riff on a powerful base.
The quality of the sound is far beyond the average recording you listen to today.
As players the Muse are first class and the bass lines are incredible.
Cheers

Leonarrd · 10-15-2012, 04:23 AM

Well it is a good news for me as I always feel pleased to listen some new tracks. I'll posting about the rank from my side after listening these track. But, the tracks are really looking awesome and full of melody.

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10-01-2012, 07:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
shadowtear Groupie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 27	The first three Muse albums were great, so in comparison I would give the album a 1/5 but in the great scheme of things there are a lot worse albums out there and although the first single was terrible the rest of the non-dubstep tracked seemed to be on par with The Resistance so I'll say this is more along the lines of 2.6/5. Last edited by shadowtear; 10-01-2012 at 01:39 PM.

10-02-2012, 03:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I gave it a go while I was play StarCraft, so I wasn't listening intently. It came off as cheesy and boring. I won't be listening again, as I was never much of a Muse fan. __________________ Last.FM

10-13-2012, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
RMR Front to Back Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 360	I like this one. I bought Absolution when it came out, and I have picked up all their releases since. I also like the unique progression of the band. The whole apocalyptic theme that is in all their albums resonates with me. Plus, I like the Queen influence that has evolved into their albums. __________________ RMR My music reivew site: RMR Music Reviews

10-13-2012, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	This album nearly made me vomit. Madness is the worst track on it and so I guess the album wasn't as bad as I had feared, given I was expecting an albums worth of that track but it was still awful. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

10-01-2012, 05:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Laser Music Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 64	I listened and i gave it 1/5. Resistance was different but it was a really sick album and I wont buy the 2nd Law cuz all there other stuff was way better.

10-14-2012, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	The most positive thing I can say about this album was, again, that it isn't as bad as I had feared and that there is at least the possibility that it will be a grower. One of the main reasons I dislike it is because I just don't buy into it. I've always struggled to buy into a band who attempt huge, grand, theatrical music if I find it nothing but cheesy and pretentious. This is, of course, due to simply personal taste. I also don't always take too kindly to what I see as a band taking an easy, safe step into following a current trend or playing to whatever is popular to capitalise on a thriving market financially. To me this record smells of something a band produce at a safe, secure time in their career. A band who are scratching an itch to perhaps try something big, something grand, something theatric and think that 'now is the time' to take a risk on it. It's a very ambitious album and I also question the decision to use this album to try both something of this scale and something so familiar, so safe and so trendy such as commercial dubstep. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

10-15-2012, 03:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
~~Fabio~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Napoli, Italy Posts: 47	My modest opinion Hello there I am not expert on Muse as you are guys, and not a hardcore fan too. But I listen to the whole album on some music site 3 or four times and I think that some tracks are excellents. Liquid state imho is a GREAT, emotional song with a damn catchy and melodic riff on a powerful base. The quality of the sound is far beyond the average recording you listen to today. As players the Muse are first class and the bass lines are incredible. Cheers

10-15-2012, 04:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Leonarrd Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: new york Posts: 15	Well it is a good news for me as I always feel pleased to listen some new tracks. I'll posting about the rank from my side after listening these track. But, the tracks are really looking awesome and full of melody. __________________ .