Great, High‑Energy Songs—But Not Many, and They're Not That Fresh Anymore
check_circlePros
- Live shows explode with energy that lights up the whole room.
- Matt Bellamy’s voice is one‑of‑a‑kind and cuts right through the mix.
- Riffs are catchy and anthemic, sticking in your head for days.
- Every one of the nine albums sounds polished and high‑quality.
- Lyrics mix personal introspection with stadium‑ready choruses.
- Dynamic range swings from quiet verses to full‑blown rock assaults.
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- After the early classics, the songwriting starts to feel repetitive.
- Newer tracks miss the originality that made their breakthrough so exciting.
- Some album runtimes drag because of filler songs that add little.
- The ultra‑polished production can strip away the raw edge fans love.
- Heavy synth use on later albums feels a bit dated now.
- Tour setlists lean heavily on old hits, leaving little room for fresh material.
Editor's Summary
I’ve been into Muse since my college days, and their high‑energy rock still gets my heart racing. All nine albums sound slick and Bellamy’s voice is as unmistakable as ever, but the newer cuts just don’t hit the same spark. Not every record is a knockout, though a handful of songs have become worldwide anthems. Bottom line: the band still delivers big‑room power, but the fresh‑ness is wearing thin.
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\nI first ran into this band back in college, but looking back I realize I’d actually heard them earlier in some old “Masyanya” cartoons. At the time I thought, “Okay, that’s rock,” even though it felt a little off‑beat. Turns out they’re straight‑up hard‑rock, and you can hear that energy on almost every song.
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\n \n\n\n\nThey’ve dropped nine albums so far. Not every record is a smash, but I’m pretty sure at least a couple of their tracks have been heard by most people on the planet.
\n \n\n\n\nThe tracks that really stick with me – they’re all high‑energy, I can’t recall a single mellow one – are “New Born” (that’s where it all started for me, and it even popped up in a “Masyanya” episode; the video is wild), “Supermassive Black Hole” (you’ve definitely heard that in the first “Twilight” movie when the whole family was jamming), “Feeling Good,” “Hysteria,” “Starlight,” and “Undisclosed Desires.” That’s the set. I swear the band’s name isn’t a coincidence; their music feels like a muse – it lifts you up, fuels your emotions, and just radiates inspiration.
\n \n\n\n\nTheir songs have popped up in a few movies – “Twilight” is the biggest example – and the rest are easy to stream online. Hear the singer once and you’ll recognize the voice instantly; their style is so distinct you can’t mistake it for anyone else’s.
\n \n\n\n\nThese days I don’t spin them a lot, just the old favorites. The newer stuff doesn’t really click with my current vibe, though it might hit the mark for teens or anyone who’s into straight‑up rock. I’m not saying I love every single song they’ve released, but the ones I mentioned are solid and worth a listen. Bottom line: if you want a band that can pump you up and deliver that classic hard‑rock punch, give these guys a try – you won’t be disappointed.
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