Origin Of Symmetry - Muse Reviews

Muse were propelled to fame with the release of Origin of Symmetry, their second studio album and a stunning effort that, in many eyes, established them as the new Pink Floyd, a progressive rock band with a heart and soul that made sonically pleasing and thematically complex music. It all begins with New Born, which was the first single ...  Read the complete review

Origin of symmetry is the second studio album of musical hitmakers MUSE! The Devon born artists recorded the album through a number of recording studios from tracking in abbey road studios (where previous music superstars the beatles had famously recorded of course!) to mastering the album in sonys mastering studio! The album was finally released ...  Read the complete review

Muse is an English rock band who formed in Devon. They went to university together and were originally a glam rock band. After playing at a battle of the bands they smashed up their instruments and they were named the winners it was then that they realised that they were actually good. They changed their name from Rocket Baby Dolls to Muse, quit ...  Read the complete review

So, this is the second studio album released from Muse, a trio originating in Devon. One of the few great British bands of this generation. I was drawn to listen to this album after hearing their 3rd album first, Absolution. Once again, Muse do not disappoint here. The album begins with the single New Born, which starts off with a ...  Read the complete review

They Evolve But Don't Revolve ==================== Muse are a band that has up to now passed me by, I've liked a number of their singles but have only skimmed through their Absolution album and thought it was ok but a little hit and miss. I'd read that Origin of Symmetry is their best work so I gave it a try. At first I ...  Read the complete review

**THE BAND** Muse are a British rock trio from Devon, UK. They are very well known for their amazing dramatic anthems and unique live performances in which the usually pack out any stadium, arena or festival where they take to the stage. They formed way back in 1994 and have continuously progressed year by year musically, never failing to ...  Read the complete review

Origin of Symmetry is a real desert island gem which, as well as defining my teenage years, will live with me forever! Every last detail from production to execution is spot on and every last track still sounds as outstanding as it did back in the mid 90's. I cant even begin to go into detail about all of the stunning tracks on this ...  Read the complete review

From the very moment Matthew Bellamy hits the first piano note on 'new born' to the very last squeals of 'megolomania', there is not a moment where pure genious shines through. The album is a modern masterpiece, it really shows that there are musical geniuses among us. The three boys from Teignmouth show what they are truely made of, ...  Read the complete review

Origin of Symmetry opens quietly with the piano arpeggios of single, 'New Born'. Note Matthew Bellamy's noisy breath intake (his style). Thankfully, this is a rock record and soon, with a distorted guitar riff he signals the band to do what they do best (that is rock by the way). As the drop D riff relies on a chord progression to get anywhere, ...  Read the complete review

After recently watching one of the best live performances I've ever seen at Reading Festival this bank holiday weekend, I felt it completely necessary to review what is, in my opinion, Muse's best album to date; Origin Of Symmetry. After the general success of their debut Showbiz, this second album raised them into the high-society of ...  Read the complete review

Showbiz was dogged with Radiohead comparisons (and it's Radiohead comparisons above all other things that irritate me about music... Radiohead are good, but stop putting every band with a high pitched vocal and imaginative lyrics down to plaguerism), but was still a good album. Not much of it instantly stood out - even liveliest moment Cave ...  Read the complete review

Muse RoCk!! - Advantages: New Born is Such A Class Song, All The Songs are amazing, It's the Sort of CD you can listen to Over and Over AGain, without getting bored! - Disadvantages: NOne, noNE, NONE!

Muse hit the rock scene in 99 with their first album "Showbiz". Their new album "Origin of Symmetry" is fresh and energetic and full of great tracks such as New Born, Plug in Baby, Bliss, Space Dementia and the haunting Microcuts. Muse push the boundaries of modern Rock music with screechy guitar riffs, blistering guitar ...  Read the complete review

The second outing from Muse whose first release 'Showbiz' was a huge hit for a new Indie band. Going on their previous success i was very much looking forward to album two this one!! Often compared to Radiohead which must frustrate them because it must seem to them that there always playing in someones shadow. ...  Read the complete review

'Origin Of Symmetry' is the second album from UK rockers Muse, and in my opinion, better than their debut album 'Showbiz'. Admittedly, I haven't always been Muse's biggest fan, and I hadn't even heard of Muse until a few months ago when I first heard them on my friend's mp3 player. But recently I ventured to ...  Read the complete review

Muse are my definition of ?brilliant Alternative Rock?. They have a great way of blending different songs from different styles of music in to one album, just like, the less popular, ?Showbiz?. Here is my report on the rock album of the year (or possibly not? ?Take off your pants and jacket? ring a bell?). 1) New born ? what can I say, ...  Read the complete review

Muse - Origin Of Symmetry From that instantly recognizable piano motif of "New Born", Muse take you on a strange yet entirely enjoyable experience. Moving things on from the debut "Origin Of Symmetry" takes in whole continents, a plethora of styles, a rollercoaster of emotions and yet still remains as unique and individual ...  Read the complete review

Muse have had a huge amount of pressure on them in the music business. Being compares to several top bands, most notably Radiohead and a superb debut 'Showbiz' meant that they have a lot to live up to in the future. 'Origins of Symmetry' received a lot of publicity, and if all the pressure could have cracked them, it really ...  Read the complete review

Showbiz was genius, so what more do you expect? It's assumed that one mind-blowing album can't be followed by another equally impressive compilation of tracks but it's obvious that Origin of Symmetry has defied any preconcieved ideas critics may have put forward. I bought Origin of Symmetry in, of all places, the South of France ...  Read the complete review

Close your eyes. Now try to imagine guitar work that sounds as good as anything by Jimi Hendrix. Add to that a screaming lead singer who never misses a note, belting out some of the most angst-ridden (and strangest) lyrics you've heard in a while. That's pretty much what this album sounds like. I took a bit of a chance buying ...  Read the complete review