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Music CD - Muse: Origin of Symmetry
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Music CD: Origin of Symmetry
Artist: Muse
List Price: $13.98
Our Price: $8.78
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Manufacturer: Maverick
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Tracks:
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1. New Born
2. Bliss
3. Space Dementia
4. Hyper Music
5. Plug in Baby
6. Citizen Erased
7. Micro Cuts
8. Screenager
9. Dark Shines
10. Feeling Good
11. Megalomania
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0093624798422
Format: Enhanced
Label: Maverick
Manufacturer: Maverick
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Maverick
Release Date: 2005-09-20
Studio: Maverick
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Customer Rating:
Summary: instant classic
Comment: in my opinion muse is one of the best band today, anything i said would fail miserably in describe them, you have to listen their muisc and this album in particular its great, an instant classic, their best in my opinion
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Summary: Masterpiece
Comment: Warning: every single one of the songs on this CD are so epically genius you won't be able to tolerate any of that crap on the radio for even a minute after one listen.
Never before have I been stunned by one album. It's not just that the music is good; it's so insightful and connected it's almost scary. It kicks off with Newborn, which starts out great with fast-paced piano and only gets better when the guitar comes in.
Undoubtedly two of my favorite Muse songs ever (which is saying something) follow: Bliss and Space Dementia. Both consist of background arpeggios but hold very other qualities. Bliss's strong suit is its lyrics. In a way, it's a strange love song, describing a brilliant conundrum; being jealous of someone who is in the perfect state of mine (aka "bliss"). Of course, you can not reach that state if you are busy being jealous of it. "Everything about you pains my envying/Your soul can't hate anything/Give me...all the peace and joy in your mind. I want the peace and joy in your mind." The lyrics tear me up more than that of the soapiest, more passionate love ballads of any other band.
Space Dementia is a masterpiece of its own. Starting out with delicate piano which turns hammering and then into a floaty synth keyboard in the chorus. The first line of this song will forever intrigue me. ("H8 is the one for me".) Whatever the case, this is a track you will not be soon forgetting
Things move away from the piano and lean heavily along Matt's trusty guitar further into the album. Hyper Music is a fast, loaded song with a loud, powerful chorus with potentially heart wrenching lyrics. ("I don't want you; and I never did. I don't want you and I never will.") Things really begin to shine with the epic Plug in Baby, my favorite Muse song. With it's legendary riff, undeniably catchy chorus, and Matt's screaming falsetto outro, this is Muse at their peak at the time. You could listen to this song hundreds of time and never get tired of the sheer awesomeness of it.
Citizen Erased is amazing in the sense that it is 7 minutes long, progresses through so many levels and yet never gets boring or drawn-out. If you listen to the first part then skip to the last part, it sounds like a completely different song. Speaking of the last part, the last two minutes are incredibly moving and wonderful. They also flow right into the next track, Microcuts. Famous for Matt's soaring falsetto, this is definitely a standout.
Screenager consists of Dom (Howard, the drummer) playing a rhythm on animal nails/bones and piano from Matt. It's probably the only track on the whole CD that never really kicks into a fast pace and gives the listener a smooth break. Dark Shines is another song I argue is very underrated. It has catchy guitar riffs and an arguably sexy bass on the verses, and explodes into piano pounding, guitar shreading chorus. Plus, the lyrics rock ("So be mine/and you innocence I will consume.")
Named one of the best five covers of all time and for good reason, Feeling Good comes next. Matt's keyboard skills are ace and the middle verse with the megaphone is brilliant.
And wrapping up this musical experience is none other than Megalomania. Played on a church organ, the chorus of this song is so climatic and powerful, I get chills every time. The lyrics surpass great and approach mind bending. ("Take off your disguise/I know that underneath it's me/ Who are you?") The best part could very well be the second chorus, which is recorded with Matt singing low and with a falsetto. The entire thing ends with one last climaxing note, then drops.
Matt Bellamy outdoes himself on this album; the lyrics he writes are so expressive and poignant and yet other times vague and brooding that they could capture anyone's attention. And the complexity and volume of each son is staggering. And of course, his piano and guitar skills are divine.
Combined with the talent of Dom and Chris Wolstenholme, the extremely impressive bassist, it's impossible for any Muse album not to be fantastic. Origin of Symmetry is an album that defies good effort and having several catchy tracks; it is a masterpiece.
Customer Rating:
Summary: My first purchase in Amazon
Comment: This is the Best MUSE's album to me. I started to like MUSE when I first listened to "Space Dementia". I recomend this album to everybody who likes good music.
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Summary: Original!!
Comment: Totalmente orginal. Entre melancólico y rabioso. Te saca de la orbita por un momento y luego te deja pensando en las posturas de los músicos almomento de tocar la canción...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Just AMAZING!
Comment: This is just one GREAT cd! Has space/hard/alternative rock and a lot more! And of course, we couldn't expect less from Muse. Cheers!
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Editorial Reviews:
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After 2004's U.S. breakthrough success for U.K. favorite Muse, the band's second album, 2001's Origin of Symmetry, finally earns its stateside release. Last yeasr's Absolution and major performances across the country won legions of American fans for the band that was the prestigious closing act at London's V2004 Festival. Now these new fans can experience an earlier Muse with Origin of Symmetry.
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