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Originally posted by Cygnus.X1 Cygnus.X1 wrote:

Its the only Muse album I know but I really like it.
 
Then get Absolution, it really is their best !
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I thought it to be a good album, but I prefer Origin Of Symmetry.
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I think it is the worst Muse album yet... but I don't hate it. I just think its a step back from the excellent OOS and Absolution.

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Points: 613 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2007 at 12:37

I've changed my mind on this, I think it's their best. Doesn't get better than Knights of Cydonia.

Anyone see them on the Abbey Road sessions on More 4 last night? Great performance of Map of the Problamatique
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Points: 2099 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 24 2007 at 12:41
Its a decent album.  Origin of Symmetry is much more consistent than Absolution and Black Holes & Revelations. 
 
I strongly reccomend Muse fans to check out the bootleg on thsis ite
 
 
15.12.2006 - Palais Omnisport Paris Bercy, France
 
It has an amazing setlist, surprisingly good sound quality, plus amazing renditions of "Maps of the Problematique" and "New Born." 
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Points: 50 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 13 2008 at 15:21
one of the rare examples of how a few stellar tracks can carry an otherwise mediocre album to the heights of greatness
In my town, there is a raincoat under a tree
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Yes, indeed a great album by Muse.
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Points: 2614 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 14 2008 at 16:23
I avoided Muse for years because when I initially heard them all I heard was a guy trying to sound like Thom Yorke.  After playing "Knights of Cardonia" on Guitar Hero 3 my mind was changed and I decided to go buy Black Holes & Revelations and I love it.  Its a great album, but I don't know if its their best since I haven't heard their other albums yet.  

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i hear a similarity between yorks voice and belamy's but its really only that. a similarity. Belamy's no carbon copy and has a distinct style that sets him appart from york. I like Origin of Symmetry and Absolution much better than black holes and revelations but there are some good songs on Muse's newest. the last three songs are particularly good.
overall id say its a good album but a step down from absolution and origin of symmetry.

Edited by keiser willhelm - April 14 2008 at 17:29
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Points: 31165 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 14 2008 at 17:36
I recently acquired this record and was quite impressed with it.  The Thom Yorke comparisons are evident but actually I hear a lot of Bono at times.  Based on this thread I'll try to pick up Absolution one of these days.
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Points: 7606 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 14 2008 at 18:25
Am I the only person on the forum who dislikes Knights of Cydonia? snooze city... =P
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It's currently my favourite Muse-album because the others kind of died on me after I listened to them too much.
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I love the album, and I would say it's their best.
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I'm playing knights of Cydonia with a band that I'm not in at a gig soon!
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Points: 1697 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 20 2008 at 19:51
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OH come on Laplace! the video sold me. you cant snooze to charging unicorns and lazer/kung fu battles in the old west.
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Originally posted by keiser willhelm keiser willhelm wrote:

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OH come on Laplace! the video sold me. you cant snooze to charging unicorns and lazer/kung fu battles in the old west.


It's true! That video is incredible.

I love Black Holes... but I only have Absolution as well, so I can't say which of their albums is best. I like Absolution, and some moments in it I prefer to Black Holes..., while some moments in Black Holes... I prefer. Like Map of the Problematique, as previously mentioned! I haven't decided which album I like best, but I like both a lot :D (My Mum laughed when she first saw the tracklisting, saying it truly was like the names on a Yes album. Since getting into Yes I must agree)
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Best album of Muse, Best album of 2007.
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Points: 3491 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 09 2008 at 05:57
Originally posted by Yargos Yargos wrote:

Best album of Muse, Best album of 2007.
 
yup
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Points: 782 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 09 2008 at 22:44
Love both 'Black Holes' and 'Absolution'. Not all the songs work for me, but the drama and bombastic, over-the-top playing and singing is just perfect for the jaded palette. The world needs MUSE. Some of our modern prog bands could do with a bit more drama, I think.

As for Bellamy sounding like Yorke, they both sing in a high register, emphasise the taken breath and sing with angst. Apart from that, they have quite different tones. I doubt Bellamy tried to imitate anyone, though I hear quite a few QUEEN-style harmonies on 'Black Holes'.
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Points: 3491 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 12 2008 at 11:56
Black Holes & Revelations was the first ablum by Muse i heard later i got Absolution too since all the prais it got, but Black holes remain my favorite album both the artwork and music is beter then on absolution IMO.
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