Times change. Opinions change with them. Long-term readers of the site will remember my earlier review of The Resistance. It was a little confused; half-way through the review, I suddeny started to love the album. To clarify the issue, I present to you this review.
The Resistance is the latest in British indie-rock band Muse's repetoire of albums, and in my opinion it is by far the most immersive album. It has long been said that art can take one to another world; mentally, of course, Muse succeeds here where many others have failed.
So what is the secret to the sheer number of great hits on this album? Three things. The first is continuity. Each song has a distinctive sound and yet blends in with the ones around it. The second are the instruments involved. As well as having brilliant rock, Muse blend classical music into their pieces, taking the best from both and making something that feels both enjoyable and emotional to listen to. The third are the lyrics, which are powerful yet appropriate, stirring and yet silently witty.
Yes, this was just an excuse for me to gush over Muse, but that's my point. A line in my first review said that you had to concentrate. I now believe that the opposite is true. If you can sit back and listen to the music, without expecting anything of it, then The Resistance will blow you away. Get caught up in the hype, and you may be a little too ready to enjoy it.
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