http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/arts/music/21choi.html?_r=1
http://popup.lala.com/popup/360569449482768851
I am not sure if I am going to get away with an article on a single album instead of a broad overview of music in general, but I'm sure going to try. Muse is one of those bands that you would prob. be surprised to find in my collection. They use lots of synthesizer and are more like Pink Floyd with a stronger edge. That said, they come up with quality guitar and bass riffs and have a steady theme of politically charged lyrics that actually appeal to me unlike most political songs. Anyway, for their newest album they actually wrote a 3 track symphony using classical instruments, piano/keyboard, and some electric guitar at some points. It is a very ambitious, dark, and slightly querky band that understands how to make rhythm beautiful. I provided a direct link to their current single off the album so you'll have an idea of what they sound like.
I've never really listened to Muse, but in that article the lyrics they quote, "They’ll try to push drugs that keep us all dumbed down/And hope that we will never see the truth around" really hits home in society today. I'll definitely have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteThe Muse does sound interesting, and I've tried listening to some of their stuff, but it really doesn't appeal to me for some reason. Maybe I should listen to their newest album.
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