Muse - The Resistance
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Artist: MuseBrand: Baker & Taylor
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2009-09-15
Music Label: Warner Bros.
Product features:
- MUSE THE RESISTANCE
- Uprising
- Resistance
- Undisclosed Desires
- United States Of Eurasia(+Collateral Damage)
- Guiding Light
- Unnatural Selection
- MK Ultra
- I Belong To You (+Mon Coeur S'Ouvre A Ta Voix)
- Exogenesis: Symphony Part I (Overture)
- Exogenesis: Symphony Part II (Cross Pollination)
- Exogenesis Part III (Redemption)
Free Music Notes for The Resistance
Free Music Review: I LOVE this album...You might, or might not...
Hit: 5 Stars
Normally I wouldn't bother to write a review when so many others are out there, but I felt compelled to do so this time since the reviews were so mixed, and I disagreed with some of what other Muse fans had to say.
Let me first say that I am a HUGE Muse fan! I have everything of theirs that I could find/afford, and I totally love all of it. The thing I love most about Muse is that their sound is completely different from every other artist out there, they combine so many musical genres together that they really can't be classified into any one specifically. Each album is so different, a progression, and The Resistance is no exception!
"Uprising"-Most likely you've already heard this entire track--it rocks!! I'll admit the very first time I heard it I wasn't 100% sure at first, but by halfway through I was totally sold. It's a great song, the typical anti-establishment/question authority attitude that Muse seems to love.
"Resistance"-another good one, classic Muse! Some say this one is a bit cheesy, but I didn't think so. This is one of those Muse songs that you like more and more each time you hear it.
"Undisclosed Desires"-Ok, I really love this song, and I was really suprised that so many reviews trashed it!!! Lyrically it is fabulous, one of Muse's best love songs ever. The chorus is awesome. Musically, it it totally different than anything they've ever done before and also very different than the other songs on this album. I don't think it sounds like Britney Spears, or like it was produced by Timbaland at all. Nor does it sound like Hip-Hop. Some reviews said it shouldn't have been on the album, but I strongly disagree!! Like "Super Massive Black Hole", it is the kind of song that will likely have a broader appeal, I can definitely see it doing well as a single. After listening to the whole album several times, so far I think this one is my favorite.
"United States of Eurasia"-My first impression of this song was, "Hmmm, I don't know, sounds too much like Queen". I wasn't sure if I liked it at all. But, hearing it a few more times, the only part that really sounds like Queen are the vocal harmonies of "there can be only one!" and "eurasia! Sia! SIA!". The rest of the song is growing on me, I like it a lot more now, but I would say this is probably my least favorite on the album. That's not to say it isn't good, though, this is Muse we're talking about. The orchestral parts are incredible.
"Guiding Light"-Good song, but not the best. It will for sure get played a lot when they tour and I'm sure it will be even better live! This is another one that I am liking more each time I listen to it.
"Unnatural Selection"-Here we go, this song kicks total [...]!! I read many reviews that compare it to other Muse songs ("New Born", "Citizen Erased"). Why, because it's over six minutes long? I don't think it sounds close enough to anything on Origin of Symmetry to compare it to those songs, but it is definitely equally good! One of the best songs on the album for sure.
"MK Ultra"-This is the best song on the album, hands down!!!! It completely rocks. This will be up there with my all time fave Muse songs.
"I Belong To You (Francais, etc.)"-I heard about this song before the album came out, and it was different than I expected it would be. A lot peppier, for example (I guess I thought it would be slower tempo). It's a fun song, then gets a bit more serious and romantic with the part that is en francais. Then it goes back to the fun, and like another reviewer wrote, the clarinet cracks me up!
"Exogenesis" Parts 1, 2, &3-Spectacular!!! The crowning achievement of this album. The opening of part 1 is haunting and beautiful, and only intensifies when the vocals kick in. These songs are totally amazing, completely orchestral, but don't despair, rock fans, there's still plenty of guitar shredding going on too. Absolutely incredible, and I would expect nothing less being that Matt had been working in the compostion for several years. Matt said in Spin Magazine that he didn't think the word genius could be used to describe anything in rock music. Matt, I beg to differ.
Overall I think this album is outstanding. The best? I would still rank Absolution, Origin of Symmetry, and Black Holes above this one, but maybe that's because I haven't listened to it enough yet. Most likely it will be the only thing I listen to for a solid 2-3 weeks, just like every other Muse CD I've ever purchased.
So, the question is, should you buy this album? There are many ways to answer. This album is very different than the previous ones, but keep in mind that that is what Muse was going for here. If you like all of Muse's other albums, you definitely should get it. If you're the type of Muse fan that loves Origin of Symmetry but didn't like some of the stuff on Black Holes & Revelations, this album might not be for you. If you aren't familiar with Muse's work at all, I wouldn't recommend starting with this album. I would suggest starting with Absolution and working your way up from that.
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Following seven years of near solid touring, Muse escalated from being the biggest band in Teignmouth in 1997 to one of the biggest bands in Europe by 2004. With each successive album, they pushed the musical envelope with a fusion of progressive rock, electronica, and Radiohead-influenced experimentation, creating an emotive, passionate sound. Muse's reputation as one of the best live rock bands in the world is well deserved with their exhilirating live performances drewing critical acclaim, industry buzz, and a loyal and rabid fan base.International Music CDs
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