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Anyone had a listen yet?
I must say I was pretty disappointed upon first listen-through. Until I got to the final three songs; the Exogenesis Symphony (Overture, Cross Pollination and Redemption).
These dudes are supremely talented.
Will have to give it another listen through soon and see if the rest grows on me.
From Wiki;
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After listening to the album during an interview with the band, BBC Radio 1 presenter Zane Lowe updated his Twitter account with a description of the album as "A beautifully recorded, strong, sweeping, fighting, uplifting, rocking, and inclusive record about love."[24]. On July 6, 2009, Zane Lowe was speaking about The Resistance on BBC Radio 1. Lowe mentioned how he thought it is the most focused recording that Muse has ever come out with, and that he thought the 3-part "Exogenesis Symphony", which he said fits seamlessly into the rest of the album, is the most ambitious project that the band has ever pulled off. "There are massive riffs in there, there are quirky pop songs in there, there's all sorts of wonder in there, it is absolutely amazing".[25] During the end of June 2009, an editor for the Japanese music magazine Rockin' On went to Lake Como along with representatives of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium and Switzerland for interviews and to have a listen-through with the album. The editor, Yukiko Kojima went on to state that the album was an "incredible masterpiece," that "the band succeeded to express art to a high degree, which consist with accessibillity," and even called it an "authentic miracle."[26]. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Dan Cairns mentions that "Muse have made an album of genius, brilliance and beauty" [27]. Play.com described The Resistance as a "sweeping collection of songs where classical and rock influences collide but never clash" and even going so far as saying the album is "a genuine modern masterpiece".
Nearing the release of The Resistance, reviews of the album have been mostly very positive. Much of the album's praise has been directed towards the album-ending three-part Exogenesis symphony which utilized over 40 musicians in the recording process. The Fly gave the album two scores, awarding the three-part 'Exogenesis: Symphony Part I, II & III' 5/5 but 3.5/5 for the rest, saying that "'Exogenesis...' is a streak of utter brilliance across 'The Resistance's beguiling, inconsistent sky."[28]. Q Magazine, Uncut Magazine, Mojo Magazine and Hotpress Magazine all rated the album 4 stars out of 5. The first Irish review to give the album a full 100% came from State Magazine, who went on to say that "Muse have crafted a daring body of work laden with expansive soundscapes, resulting in an album more complete than any of their previous offerings. Perhaps it’s the added dynamic of the orchestra or maybe it’s because they’ve let their imaginations run riot when left to their own devices. Whatever it is, it’s made The Resistance more than just a collection of awesome songs… it’s a work of art."[29]
The Resistance (album) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It's going to be good. I don't even have to listen to it. I just know.
:P
Second listen through and still don't really like much of it. :(
Hopefully it's a grower.
yeh, i couldnt get much of a handle on this album... same with rec... last 3 songs were great, but the rest of the album is just slightly to much of.... "this has worked in the past, we will modify it slightly and pass it off as awesome brand new stuff".
It's not that I disliked the first 9 songs... its that they just weren't anything special... As a Clarinet player though that clarinet solo in Exogenesis Symphony was win in my books :)
Jesus. I really can't see what you guys are talking about.
Having listened to Muse since their first album and obviously being a long time fan, I might be a little clouded in my judgement... but I'm only up to the 2nd track and I'm impressed so far. It seems really well thought out and just... different... to me at least.
Muse is still, by far, the most original rock band of this century IMO. I'll post later when I've finished listening to the rest of the album.
Edit: Right, I'm up to track 8. To me it sounds like they've been listening to a lot of 70s rock and metal and have basically come up with a rock-opera style concept album. That's why each track shares similar themes, etc. The multi-instrument thingy at the end (which I'm yet to listen to) is indicative of this type of album. I'm really enjoying it. It has all the elements of Muse, but slightly tweaked to push the rock-opera theme. I can definitely see them doing a live DVD of this album from start to finish...
Edit 2: Ok, that was awesome. Great album IMO.
I gave up after my fourth listen-through. Whatever it is they're putting down, I'm not picking up.
That still doesn't change my opinion about the band, which is very much in line with yours, but this latest album just doesn't work for me.
I think it's because it's an album... and not just a series of songs. You're not going to get your "hit" in each song. It's a slow release sort of process, culminating in the Exo bit at the end.
:)
That's why I've listened through the album 4 times. :P
Glenn Beck Praises Muse Album - Band Asks For Retraction VID
That is f*cking classic. Listening to the snippet now.
"Can you download that Susan?" There's the "problem" I reckon... oh and the ranting about the NWO. Weird. Maybe he was "wrecking it?".
Sorry. Very tired. Might be babbling.
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Edit: Just read Glenn Becks' wiki. Now I get it.