Muse are developing. Very quickly. Showbiz was the beginning of a rollercoaster ride that looks like it stretches on for miles yet. And Deadstar/In Your World is a new, even bigger loop.
When I first heard these songs, it was live at Doncaster Dome in November last year. I was eager to see what direction Muse had taken in their new material, and it seems they've headed off into deeper, heavier places. Deadstar especially, with its pounding intensity owes more to metal than classic guitar rock. It was said that Muse have tried to capture the live atmosphere of their songs, and it looks a lot more rough round the edges, as if it were live.
In Your World begins with a gentle rippling piano then bursts into a filthy guitar sound (think of the riff in Newborn) and then it all begins. The song is impeccably structured, and it has you shaking your head in disbelief at the ridiculous amount of talent this band has.
I bought the second disc with the b-side cover 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'. I was intrigued to see what Muse had done with this kind of song, but I needn't have had any qualms as it's another superb adjustment into Muse's style, and surprisingly, it works very well. And after listening to a friend's CD1 I was equally impressed with Futurism, which has since become my favourite b-side. Another song which keeps in mind the latest switch of style. Muse are superb, and I sincerely hope their material continues to deliver as well as these new songs do.