Muse

I've just listened to Black Holes and Revelations for the first time and I can see this becoming a strong contender for my album of the year. Muse remain totally unique and untouched when it comes to producing 'prog for the charts' - for want of a better expression. The opening track - Take a Bow - had my heart bursting from my chest - the build up is awesome and needs to be played as loud as you can stand with a decent set of headphones. Those who know Muse will know what I mean; those who don't, I urge you to give them a try. Amazing! 

"Modern Progressive Art Pop (Technical, Experimental, Emotional, Classical-Influenced, Multigenre)"

(According to my review which I just submitted on my website)

Think virtuoso keys, heavy-metal guitars and riffs, falsetto vocals, perfect (almost Queen-like) harmonies; bombastic, pomp, melodic - kick-ass music. I could laugh and cry at the same time!

    I'm not usually not into the heavier stuff, but I like these guys. They are also not just heavy, they seem to understand nuance. Something that I don't see too much in metal. So, how is the new album?

Tony R wrote: I'm not overkeen...they seem to be repeating themselves.

    
In places, yes - but in others they've done a re-invention of sorts.

I think it's a really good album - and there is some proggy stuff on there - just not quite enough for me to recommend it outright to a Prog head.

Worth several listens though, as you probably won't get the subtleties on the first few listens (yes, there are plenty!).

The drums have definitely got more of a presence on this album, and so have synthy sounds. Unfortunately, that leaves less space for the guitar and bass!

nice comments from everyone.... should check them out I guess...

BH &R is a great album. I can't see how it is in anyway prog though.

I just hope their album is on the store shelves so I can buy it. Absolution and Origin of simetry were very good albums.

muse's new album is awsome, definatly album of the year.