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Absolution (Muse Album)
''Absolution'' is the third studio album by English rock band Muse, first released on 15 September 2003 through Taste Media. The album followed up on ''Origin of Symmetry'' diverse musical tendencies and elaborate sound, while also having a more focused and consistent theme and aesthetic throughout. ''Absolution'' has a noticeably darker and heavier tone musically, with a lyrical focus on theological and apocalyptic concepts. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. It also yielded the band's first top-ten single, with " Time Is Running Out" peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2009, it was voted by ''Kerrang!'' as the second-best album of the 21st century thus far. As of 2018, ''Absolution'' has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide. Writing and composition The band spent much of 2002 recording ''Absolution'' with producer Rich Costey. The album was recorded in studios in both Los Angeles and London. Bellamy said that the band made a "conscious decisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muse (band)
Muse are an English Rock music, rock band from Teignmouth, Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Chris Wolstenholme (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Howard (drums). Muse released their debut album, ''Showbiz (Muse album), Showbiz'', in 1999, showcasing Bellamy's falsetto and a melancholic alternative rock style. Their second album, ''Origin of Symmetry'' (2001), incorporated wider instrumentation and Romantic music, romantic classical influences and earned them a reputation for energetic live performances. ''Absolution (album), Absolution'' (2003) saw further classical influence, with strings on tracks such as "Butterflies and Hurricanes", and was the first of seven consecutive Lists of UK Albums Chart number ones, UK number-one albums. ''Black Holes and Revelations'' (2006) incorporated Electronic music, electronic and Pop music, pop elements, displayed in singles such as "Supermassive Black Hole (song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PIAS Recordings
PIAS Recordings (formerly Play It Again Sam) is a Belgian record label founded in 1983 by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot. Play It Again Sam expanded along with other European independent labels in the early 1980s. Play It Again Sam's prominent early artists were electronic-rock acts like Front 242, Meat Beat Manifesto and The Young Gods. They later added artists such as The Sound, Soulwax/2ManyDJ's, Sigur Rós and Mogwai. History The first release on the label in 1984 was the mini album ''Faces in the Fire'' by the cult experimental psychedelic band The Legendary Pink Dots. This was immediately followed by the 'Four Your Ears Only' EP, an aural map of Northern England, featuring Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Red Guitars, Party Day and Luddites. This laid the ground for releases from many other artists with very diverse musical backgrounds and geographical origins, including the Butthole Surfers, Parade Ground, The Neon Judgement, The Sound, Skinny Puppy, Taxi Girl, Bill Pritchard an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sing For Absolution
"Sing for Absolution" is a song by English rock band Muse, serving as the title track for their third studio album, ''Absolution''. It was released in May 2004 as the fourth single from that album, peaking at number 16 in the UK Singles Chart. The song also appears on the ''Absolution Tour'' DVD. A live acoustic version of the song serves as a B-side for the "Butterflies and Hurricanes" single. Background "Sing for Absolution" is composed in the key of D minor, and moves at a slow tempo of 86 bpm. The song's vocal range spans from G3 to A4. When performed live, the song is typically transposed down half a step, into C sharp minor; it was performed in its original key only in its earliest live appearances. The song was performed at most shows from 2003 to 2004 and occasionally in 2007. The song has not been performed since 2017. Drummer Dominic Howard has said that the song is about finding absolution through singing and writing music, Dom said: The song "Sing For Absolution" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hysteria (Muse Song)
"Hysteria" (also known as "Hysteria (I Want It Now)" in the United States) is a song by English alternative rock band Muse. Released on December 1, 2003 as the third single from their third studio album, ''Absolution'' (2003), it was written by members Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard, and Chris Wolstenholme, who all co-produced the track with Rich Costey. The track peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is also well known for its intricate bass line, which was voted the sixth best bass line of all time on MusicRadar. It reached number 9 in the US on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart. The artwork for the 7" cover was chosen by competition, and the winner was Adam Falkus. The runner-up images are included in the DVD version of the single. The song was performed regularly during the tour in support of ''Absolution'' and remains a staple of the band's live show. The song also appears on the ''Absolution Tour'' DVD and on both the CD and DVD of ''HAARP''. Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
