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Rating: THE REVIEW
Kudos to these three English guys for their first official work (although there are actually partially coincident EPs in Great Britain and Japan for the songs contained therein). Showbiz is fresh and lively music, the album flows well between instinctive rock and traditional ballads. Matt's (Matthew Bellamy) technique, the guitarist, is not advanced and requires more overdubs during recording, but on the upside, his incisive riffs are not bad at all. Dom (Dominic Howard), the drummer, knows how to earn respect and hits hard, with a sharp and decisive touch. The bassist Chris (Chris Wolstenholme) is another with a not-so-refined touch but excellent musical taste: his accompaniments are quite engaging, and the rhythm section with Dom is reliable and confident. The 12 songs are generally constructed according to the traditional British song format, but they are not poorly made or too traditionalist. Muse makes undemanding music, which is easy to listen to without issues, perhaps a bit too catchy, but in the end, it is a good work. Engaging.
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Muse's debut album Showbiz presents fresh and lively music from the British trio. Despite some technical limitations, the band delivers engaging rock and ballads. The rhythm section is solid, and the album flows well. It's an undemanding yet catchy and enjoyable listen, marking a good first official record.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 Starblazer
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By mauromuse
The Muse was born, an English trio that achieved what many producers would dream of putting on the market: an almost perfect debut album.
"Showbiz" is probably among the best songs of the band’s entire career,... leading to an explosive chorus that concludes with an utterly powerful solo.
