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THE REVIEW
A hot July day, I was channel surfing on TV and accidentally stumbled upon a black hole.
It was "Super Massive Black Hole". Those distorted guitars grabbed me and dragged me into oblivion, while the falsetto singing enchanted me like a siren. I was astonished at how a song could overwhelm and enchant you. Unfortunately, I left the next day and couldn't buy the CD. Two weeks of vacation, lost in the mountains, searching for that precious album. Then I saw it in a dusty window of a small shop in a tiny village. I bought it. Back home, I put it on the stereo and immediately embarked on a wonderful journey. I boarded my spacecraft and set off into space.
"Take A Bow" is a magnificent overture that gently leads you into deep space. A Genesis-like keyboard and then guitars that surpass the atmosphere. And the sweet siren's song that keeps you company and lulls you. The journey continues with very electro-rock-alternative songs with a compelling rhythm. "Map of Problematique" kept me company while I crossed an asteroid field. The song sent rays of pure energy that destroyed the asteroids and let me through. The pounding rhythm allowed me to dodge the debris, and the singing guided me. Having exited this asteroid field, I wandered for a while in deep space accompanied by a very calm and relaxing piece: "Soldier's Poem". After a while, I found myself next to a comet as "Invincible" started playing. After the comet, I encountered hostile aliens, and a war began. "Assassin" fired powerful shots that helped me find the right path. I landed on an uninhabited planet, accompanied by "Exo-Politics": here, the guitar gave me the energy to continue while the chorus, with its sweet melody, lifted my spirits in the face of the desolate landscape. The guitar solo announced an abandoned settlement, then I took off again. Once the song ended, I was on the way home. The "Hoodoo" and the acoustic guitar kept me company up to the atmosphere, then "Knights of Cydonia" started. Its driving melody, mixing various genres and at times reminiscent of "Pulp Fiction", helped me land.
I got off the spacecraft, and my life was no longer the same.
In conclusion, I would say it is a very beautiful album, with nods to Genesis, Queen, and Placebo. A gem that paves the way for a new type of music, a mix of electronic, rock, metal, and... spacecrafts
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The reviewer describes an immersive experience with Muse's 'Black Holes and Revelations,' highlighting its powerful blend of electronic and rock music. The album is framed as a cosmic journey with standout tracks like 'Super Massive Black Hole' and 'Knights of Cydonia.' References to influences like Genesis and Queen emphasize its musical diversity. Overall, it is praised as a brilliant and groundbreaking work.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Muse
Muse are an English rock trio formed in Teignmouth, Devon. The band members are Matthew Bellamy (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals) and Dominic Howard (drums).81 Reviews
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By Adil
Black Holes And Revelations may cost Muse the loss of a few fans, but when you truly take artistic risks, as in this case, it seems that the game is worth the candle.
The fourth track, 'Map Of The Problematique,' is the first bullseye of Black Holes And Revelations thanks to a perfect blend of electronic and rock.
By santi_bailor
It’s really stuff to break the windows, to make cats screech, to be like nails on a chalkboard.
Maybe now with this breath of noise independence, the Miuz won’t spend every minute on MTV.
By Zerstorer
"Supermassive Black Hole is the worst track on the album, and what do they do? They release it as the first single."
"Knights of Cydonia is an excellent piece, the best of the album: long, fast, with an 'Epic' streak."
By just_a_dream
"Our Hopes And Expectations - Finally, after three years, the long-awaited fourth chapter of the three from Devon takes shape."
"The Muse are certainly no longer the ones of 'Showbiz' but courageously move forward to quench their thirst for new experimentation."
By Roberto De Filippis
The Muse do not disappoint.
You must pay for your crimes against the earth.
