The 2nd Law
Muse faced a creative challenge when following up its immensely successful last studio release, 2009\'s *The Resistance*. The trio from southwestern England responded with a concept album, *The 2nd Law*, that keeps building on its big sound and diverse styles. Referring to the second law of thermodynamics, the ambitious recording tells the story of a resource-strapped planet that can no longer support its inhabitants. “The Second Law: Unsustainable” starts with a dramatic orchestral and choral opening arranged and conducted by David Campbell (Metallica, Sheryl Crow) before transforming into a dramatic techno-rock showcase. Performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics, “Survival” presents a more inspiring (and pop-friendly) narrative.
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy jokingly described his band's sixth studio album as a "christian gangsta rap jazz odyssey, with some ambient rebellious dubstep and face melting metal flamenco cowboy psychedelia." If only.
Last November, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy proclaimed via Twitter that the band would be entering the studio to create a “Christian gangsta rap jazz odyssey, [with] some ambient rebellious dubstep and face-melting metal flamenco cowboy psychedelia.” Elements of that ended up being more true than false—specifically the…
The sixth studio release by Brit rockers Muse is a classic case of art vs. science.
<p>Muse's sixth album, though typically excessive, is also rather funky, writes <strong>Kitty Empire</strong></p>
Muse's sixth album may experiment with 'brostep' and genuine emotion, but it's still all about the stunts and special effects, writes <strong>Alexis Petridis</strong>
The more Helen Brown listened to Muse's new album The 2nd Law, the more she figured out how the band have managed to sell 15 million records.
The world's most preposterously brilliant band sets the amps to stun. CD review by Joe Muggs