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1	Intro
2	Apocalypse Please
3	Time is Running Out
4	Sing for Absolution
5	Stockholm Syndrome
6	Falling Away with You
7	Interlude
8	Hysteria
9	Blackout
10	Butterflies and Hurricanes
11	The Small Print
12	Endlessly
13	Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
14	Ruled by Secrecy

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Muse 's #1 U.K.album Absolution, along with its Top 10 hit "Time Is Running Out ,"has finally arrived in the U.S. Muse is Britrock not Britpop, influenced by Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against The Machine,Radiohead and Nirvana,not Blur or Oasis.A rock band with the bollocks to do more, say more, go further-faster-heavier- sweeter-bigger, with dazzling guitars banging against grand piano, Muse is audacious and ambitious,extreme and extravagant.The prayers of rock fans who yearn for something different have been answered with Absolution.

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One can't listen to Muse without hearing Bends-era Radiohead, so it's necessary to start there. But for all the familiar grandeur and gloom, Muse's other catharsis-rock influences, like Queen, Slade, and even Black Sabbath, provide the band with a dazzling, heart-on-their-sleeves theatricality. Always threatening to layer on another falsetto from singer Matt Bellamy, or conjure more guitar crunch from the ether, Absolution is downright Baroque in parts, like a Rufus Wainwright-penned rock opera fantasy. Yes, the record is completely unoriginal. But when these guys let it rip, there's no doubt they have the fever. "Stockholm Syndrome," for one, could only be produced by True Believers with a lust for power chord drama, full of angst, envy, and the bitter end of it all. If you wish a certain Thom Yorke-led outfit from Oxford had made another record or two before evolving into minor-key art rockers, Muse carry the torch for another few miles, gloriously and tragically unaware that they're running in circles. --Matthew Cooke

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.63 x 0.47 inches; 3.46 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Warner Bros.
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2031584
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2004
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Warner Bros.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0001LJC2K
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013

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While my exposure to Muse might not be as long as some fans can say they've had, in recent months, Muse has quickly climbed to the top of my list of favorite artists. Some can make the valid point that at times they can be a bit "over-the-top", or the fact that their material may not be up to par with other alt-rock acts of the early 2000s, but Muse does have an unique quality. This being the fact that even through their rough spots, they still manage to pull off what they attempt with a notable amount of success and credibility. This album, however, is far from one of their rough spots.
Absolution, being Muses third album in their discography, was basically their first exposure to the US after debate with their distributor about falsetto usage in earlier releases. This album covers various different sounds from the band, from the slower songs such as "Endlessly" and "Ruled by Secrecy", to more heavy songs like "The Small Print" and "Stockholm Syndrome". Throughout all of the songs, the instrumentation, done by band members Matt Bellamy, Dom Howard and Chris Wolstenholme, always seems to fit the tone of the songs spot on. If it be the heavy piano chords on what's basically the opening song "Apocalypse Please" where Matt details the wanting of the end of the world to come, or the somewhat bass-driven song "Hysteria" that tells of emotions eating away at someone's head. Not a single song really seems to slack off compared to others, even though they do have their slower and faster moments. The album opens the doors to more subjects, like the song "Butterflies and Hurricanes" which is more about how you've "got to be the best" in the world we live in. In some ways the album is arguably a step up from the previous release "Origin of Symmetry", yet in some ways it might be viewed as a step down. Personally I consider the two albums to be a tie, but both are great releases in their own way.
If you're a fan of Muse, I would definitely recommend this album, as it has the potential of some of Muses best work. If you want to get into Muse, this and Origin of Symmetry are two good places to start out. Even if you aren't familiar with Muse and you're just looking for a good alternative rock album, this isn't by any means a bad choice.

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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2012

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I didn't start truly exploring Muse until halfway between Black Holes & Revelations and The Resistance. I was also someone who just listened to Knights of Cydonia and Assassin, purely for the enjoyment of fast speeds and quick beats. But then I started to regress to Muse before BH&R wanting to know more about this band.

Hysteria was the first track that caught my ears. It was firstly a fascination of the bass line, and then, truly discovering the lyrics. I guess this song is what made we want to sit down and listen to this album as a whole.

I sit down and listen to the first song of the album, Apocalypse Please (Intro is just an introduction to the album, not a song). To my disliking I hear that it is a slow piece, I move my mouse to skip the song, but find myself unable to click to do so. I begin to think, is there more to Muse than just fast paced music, or even rock as a whole? I guess you can say Muse is the reason why I can enjoy slow music now, they showed me it doesn't need to be fast all the time.

I continue to progress through the album, from the beautiful orchestration supporting Blackout to the calm, driving piano build-up of Ruled by Secrecy. There is not a single song on this album I can say I'm bothered by or can't enjoy. Yes, the fast pieces on here were the first songs I listened and loved, but it was Hysteria that made me try the album as a whole.

Another thing, explore the B-tracks for this album, it's a shame they couldn't be on it for its direct release.

And finally, why are there so many butthurt Radiohead fans here reviewing? Just because I think a Radiohead song and a Muse song sound alike doesn't mean I get all pissed and go write a bad review for a Radiohead album. If you don't like it then don't listen, no one is forcing you to listen to Muse.

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ADRIENNE MILLER

"Best, you've got to be the best..."

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016

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"Absolution" by Muse is another classic and unforgettable album from start to finish. I love this band, from their old stuff to their latest release. Matthew Bellamy has one of the best rock voices of all-time. Wow. His voice is melodic and technically gifted (love that falsetto). He's also a talented songwriter/pianist/guitarist. Chris Wolstenholme is a superb bassist, and Dominic Howard is a powerhouse on drums. This trio can do no wrong. "Apocalypse Now" is the strongest track. This song has a little bit of everything. I love how the song builds and builds and those trippy synths in between the verses are mind-blowing. "Time is Running Out" and "Hysteria" are sizzling and were hit singles. "Stockholm Syndrome" and "Butterflies and Hurricanes" (Bellamy tickles the ivories to absolute perfection) are some of the fan favorites here. "Thoughts of A Dying Atheist" and "The Small Print" have great tempo changes and strong song structure. "Endlessly" is the most underrated Muse track in my opinion. It's a mid-tempo pop song with a touch of trip-hop thrown in. It's so romantic and catchy. Some of the slower tracks show a different side to the band like, "Falling Away With You", "Ruled by Secrecy", and "Blackout". The most beautiful track is, "Sing for Absolution". Full of heart and urgency. I highly recommend "Absolution". Muse became a stronger and more cohesive band after the release of this album. Their music is like fine wine, it gets better with age. Enjoy!

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