I have no idea why it took me until this week to finally give Muse's new album a listen but WHOABOY am I glad I did. It. is. awesome. For example:
Seriously. How can you not love this??? Amazing, amirightpeople?!
There are some misses on the album but most of it is perfect. A lot of people are upset that Muse chose to incorporate dubstep into some of their tracks, saying they were trying too hard to be trendy and "right now." And to them I say, No. Muse has chosen to EVOLVE while still staying true to themselves. This is an increasing rarity in today's neo-classic rock groups. (I made up that genre myself). We have the greats like Muse and Coldplay who evolve and manage to stay relevant while not giving up an ounce of what makes them, them.
And then you have bands like....Green Day, who, despite their best (albeit pathetic) attempts to stay relevant:
A) refuse to incorporate anything new into their music (and their look! Seriously! it isn't 2003 anymore, guys. plus you are all over 40. wayyyyy too old to still be singing about sticking it to the man and hating authority.)
B) cling to the past and depend on old fans to stay afloat
C) can't come up with anything original anymore
D) throw temper tantrums on stage when all of the above becomes painfully apparent to the masses. Observe below (start at 00:25)
So sad. The pathetic kind, not the boohoo kind.
Also, enjoy this video of Tom Hanks doing Slam Poetry about Full House. It is kind of the best thing ever.
Now enjoy your wednesday! Or else!
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Omg I love Tom Hanks. And Full House. lol thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you about musicians needing to progress and develop their sound over the years. it does NOT make you a sell-out, it shows you are a great musician! unless your name is Maroon 5. but that's another story. Anyway, I <3 Muse and electronic-y music (especially when incorporated into rock or alternative styles). Seriously, give me a good beat and great bass presence any day (which Muse has always excelled at).
ReplyDeleteI am dancing at my desk. This will be on repeat for a while :)
PS also Tom Hanks is my hero.
Um that Tom Hanks thing is sort of the best thing ever. Love, love, love.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE MUSE!!! I love their new song!! They incorporated bits of queen into it and an amazing classic rock guitar solo too! LOVE IT.
ReplyDeleteYES! omgsh i totally agree i was going to say, "madness" sounds a lot like "I want to break free" by queen during all the neato guitar parts. soooo so so good. lerv it.
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