Muse’s new album “The Resistance” literally picks up where “Blackholes and Revelations” left off. The opening track feels very formulaic to the band’s style. From here it moves into what they do best, something that feels the same yet distinctively progresses their sound beyond what you expected. Then the track, “Undisclosed Desires” moves the album in an electronic direction and transitions to the Queen-like epic song, “The United States of Eurasia.” Flawlessly blending genres and soundscapes as Muse does so well. Whether a crescendo to a middle-eastern riff, or a building verse, or a brief breather, before you’re handed the quickest and most up beat song on the album “Unnatural Selection”, (for this track think “Stockholm Syndrome”,with a slow bridge in the middle). After this the album rolls on in the fashion of pulling from unique sources for a fresh approach to the same music other bands have attempted. The last three tracks close the album as a symphony in 3 parts, giving the album the grand closure it deserves.
After several listens to this album I am still discovering new pieces to be excited about. I find myself enjoying more each time I listen to it. The sound, pacing, and production make the album feel complete. The talent of Muse cannot be argued, they are a three piece consistently outdoing themselves in both sound and scope, is impressive to say the least.
My favorite Tracks
- Undisclosed Desires
- United States of Eurasia
- Unnatural Selection
- (Though the album is best listened to whole)
SCORE 4.5/5