![]() ![]() It’s fun and groovy, but between the organ, the title, and the B-movie horror sound effects, it sticks out as an oddity on the album and feels more like a Halloween novelty track than something that belongs on a mainline Muse record. It’s hard to argue in favour of Halloween, especially when it comes right after a track as heartfelt as Ghosts. Along with Euphoria, this marks the emotional high of the album. The lyrics sometimes stumble over themselves a little, but the composition, themes, and longing vocals are enough to make this a surprisingly welcome interlude. Delivers the guitar riffs Muse fans endlessly hope for, but not the classical elements.īellamy takes to the stage alone with this piano ballad, which would feel right at home on his solo Record Store Day 2021 LP Cryosleep. ![]() Ascending, synth-backed choruses get the adrenaline pumping, and everything past the two-minute mark is heavier than we’ve heard Muse in years. The verses feel very Imagine Dragons and often jar with the breakdowns and chorus, but when it gains momentum it’s hard not to move too. But as the first time we’ve heard Matt Bellamy properly break out his piano since 2015, I’ll take it. Varied enough to be engaging, but the “thank you” segment always feels disappointing because everything to that point feels like it’s building to something. Musically reminiscent of the tail end of The Globalist with similar lyrical themes to Defector, with the Queen-style harmonies of United States of Eurasia thrown in for good measure. Musically, eerie verses and some very funky bass make Compliance enjoyable despite its heavy pop leanings. While it’s often written off as another Muse call for revolution, in reality it transforms during the second verse into a warning about those who seek positive change but go too far and “throw the baby out with the bath water”.Īnother misunderstood song, sometimes mistaken as an anti-mask/vaccine track, but actually in my view provides some quite thoughful commentary on how directionless individuals are swept up by ideologically-fuelled online movements in a bid to find purpose. Doesn’t outstay its welcome like previous songs in this category (Psycho) and has more lyrical depth than some reviewers give it credit for. ![]() Track by trackĬatchy pop-rock track that works fantastically as a set opener at live gigs. At best, you could make an argument that this is Muse’s best album since The 2nd Law or even The Resistance. We can almost say for certain now that the Muse that delivered Origin of Symmetry is gone for good, but if you’re open to enjoying their more playful, overblown side - and not averse to some quite significant shifts in sound and theme - then the album provides nod-along pop, heavy guitar riffs, and surprisingly emotional moments in almost equal measure.Īt the very least, it’s a definite step up from 2018’s disappointing, synth-heavy effort Simulation Theory. Whether you enjoy Will Of The People will depend on what you’re expecting. The lows - there are some lows - are nowhere near as dismal as the worst tracks on some of their other albums. ![]() It’s unsurprising, then, that what he and his bandmates delivered is an eclectic collection of songs that range from heavy metal to emotional piano ballads.Īs for the quality? Opinions on individual tracks will vary depending on your tastes for different Muse eras, but for me heavy rocker Kill Or Be Killed sits with their very best, there are a couple of decent guitar-heavy songs, and much of the record is B-tier pop-rock. In the months leading up to its release, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy billed Will Of The People as “a greatest hits album of new songs”, revisiting the styles of the band’s previous eight studio albums across its ten tracks. While it’s relatively rare for me to discuss music on this blog, I’ve been a huge Muse fan since I was a teenager, so I thought I’d jot down some notes from my initial listens to share with you all. I’m back after a longer-than-expected break for COVID-related reasons, and have returned just in time for Muse’s first new album in nearly four years, Will Of The People. ![]()
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