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Muse’s first album to be released in the U.S. , Absolution, is definitely not for everyone. If you like music categorized under “easy listening”, if you like relaxing music, then you will be thoroughly disappointed. If you like music that sticks to the status quo, you will be let down. Stop reading right now if you are looking for a bunch of overplayed radio songs. If you’re still interested, then Absolution just might be one of the most uniquely epic albums you will ever hear. The major theme that drives the album along is the end of the world. From “Apocalypse Please” to “Time is Running Out”, the tone of the music and its lyrics go beyond the ordinary. Subject matter aside, the instrumental expertise of the band along with Matt Bellamy’s incredible singing range helps Muse to stand out from the rest. The guitar riffs in “Stockholm Syndrome” and “Hysteria” are simply awesome, as they use excessive pitch bending and distortion to create a very intense feel. Muse takes advantage of the piano, whether it be pounding out the chords in “Apocalypse Please”, or performing the dramatic piano solo in “Butterflies and Hurricanes”. The vocals are loud and passionate, and are essential in songs like “Time is Running Out”. Although the album is full of intense hits, its slower songs like “Blackout” and “Sing for Absolution” have interesting melodies complemented by a sadder tone. Never afraid to use different sounds, Muse uses orchestral strings and a mandolin in order to add classical elements to many of their songs as well.
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