![]() ![]() For example, the closing track “Knights of Cydonia” is easily the most impressive and ambitious song in the band’s entire career. While this can also serve to bring the album down (“Invincible”, “Supermassive Black Hole”) it works to Muse’s benefit more often than not. Everything about Black Holes is glorious, epic, and fantastically overdone. Each drum beat seems to echo as if it is traveling through space and time, and each guitar riff is the sonic equivalent of flames demolishing a city. However, the overwhelming synth additions also serve to give each instrument its desired effect in the context of the album. “Take a Bow” is a prime example, with a swirling atmosphere that makes Bellamy’s chants of you’ll burn in hell, yeah you’ll burn in hell for your sins actually seem to have some merit. The addition of synthesizers to nearly every track creates a tangible atmosphere that helps sell the space/apocalypse oriented theme. Of course, Muse is no different in this struggle…and, of course, this album is no Kid A either.īlack Holes and Revelations shows marked improvement in many areas, namely their incorporation of synthesizers, acoustic guitar (especially on “City of Delusion”), and the vocal improvement of Matthew Bellamy. It is a musician’s classic catch-22 the quest to explore new frontiers musically while remaining true to loyal fans. ![]() On the other hand, Black Holes definitely experiments with Muse’s sound, acquiring thousands, if not millions, of new fans in the process. The lack of emphasis on guitar solos and classical piano, along with comparatively uninspired lyrics, alienated some of the band’s most dedicated fans. Much like Radiohead’s Kid A, the album formed something of a divided fan base. Although there is significantly more filler on this album that on previous efforts, Muse manages to keep their exquisite songwriting skills in tact and they return with their most accessible record to date.īlack Holes and Revelations is a controversial album. Black Holes and Revelations captures this transition, highlighting the band’s unquestioned talent but also further exposing their weaknesses. Following 2003’s Absolution, Muse found themselves facing a crossroads in their career. For many artists, it is the kiss of death that sends them spiraling into a pit of unoriginality and an impossible quest to please everyone. How a band follows up on a monstrously successful album speaks volumes about their character. Review Summary: Muse’s fourth release shows the band starting to drop off, but in the catchiest way possible. ![]()
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