Muse

"And how can we win, When fools can be kings, Don't waste your time, Or time will waste you Best you've got to be the best you've got to change the world and use this chance to be heard your time is now" Muse's attempt at world domination goes on; after 15 years in the business and with 25 major awards to their names (including 6 NME awards and 2 Brit awards), Muse's 5th studio album, The Resistance, topped the charts in 19 countries. It is, however, their live performances that continue to make headlines as they sell out venues worldwide with their extravagant, over-the-top blend of pop, rock, ...  Read the complete review

Having seen Muse in concert last night (10th November 2009, birmingham NIA) , I feel compelled to write a review about how brilliant this band have become. As the anticipation around the arena grew, it wasn't until 9pm that the lights dimmed, and a glorious synth track was backed by 3 huge curtains with people graphically walking up them. The atmosphere in standing was absolutely electric, the buzz from the audience was intense. Then as the curtains dropped, you saw three 40ft pillars, with the band playing in the middle of them in a cut out bit of them, about 12ft up. Uprising was the first song to be played, the crowd completely hyped up, it was a fantastic ...  Read the complete review

To be quite honest I originally heard Muse for the first time after the release of their album Showbiz and was taken aback by their powerful lyrics backed up be a great talent and use of musical instruments. Tracks such as Muscle Museum, Plug in Baby and Sunburn. I got the C.D and listened to them constantly, the music was utterly brilliant. I did think about seeing them live during the summer but one thing led to another and well I had to put it off due to work commitments. Time passed and they were about to release the Origin of Symmetry album and doing a tour of the U.K also coming to Edinburgh. I bought my ticket as soon as I could. Was I in for a shock ...  Read the complete review