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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Supremacy | |||
| 2. Madness | |||
| 3. Panic Station | |||
| 4. Prelude | |||
| 5. Survival | |||
| 6. Follow Me | |||
| 7. Animals | |||
| 8. Explorers | |||
| 9. Big Freeze | |||
| 10. Save Me | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. The Making Of The 2nd Law | |||
| 2. Bonus Feature | |||
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The sixth studio album from Muse, and the latest release since 2009's Resistance. The 2nd Law features the official Olympic theme tune "Survival". The deluxe edition also includes a bonus DVD documenting how the album was made.
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2CD Cd+Dvd Edition
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Bubo
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
It might take a few listens but sooner rather than later the awesome power of this album will win you over. I listen to classic and modern Rock, classical piano (I've noticed that Muse like to reference Chopin on this - track no.4, Prelude - and their previous album La Resistance) and film scores (Hanz Zimmer first and foremost) and Muse combine all three and more into a fabulicious concoction of verve, rebellion and almighty rock tunes.
Inspirations are varied; the oft-cited Queen is present but also Bowie (in Madness and Panic Station)and John Barry (in the opening track, Supremacy, which is openly Bondesque) and other artists as well no doubt. Muse sure as hell know their stuff.
Stand outs for me are many but I will cite Supremacy, Madness, Survival, Follow Me, Explorers and the last track, Isolated System, which is one of the best productions Muse have ever accomplished in my opinion, and that is saying a lot, all the more so that it works even without Bellamy's penetrating voice.
The duff tracks I would say are the base player's tracks on fighting alcoholism, Save Me and Liquid State, which, while not outright bad, are overshadowed by the other songs and the first 2nd Law "dub step" track, Unsustainable, is also on the weak side.
I'd say this was an 8.5 out of 10, taking into account the weaker tracks, but is certainly more than four stars, hence the five stars.
In conclusion: Muse Rock
Inspirations are varied; the oft-cited Queen is present but also Bowie (in Madness and Panic Station)and John Barry (in the opening track, Supremacy, which is openly Bondesque) and other artists as well no doubt. Muse sure as hell know their stuff.
Stand outs for me are many but I will cite Supremacy, Madness, Survival, Follow Me, Explorers and the last track, Isolated System, which is one of the best productions Muse have ever accomplished in my opinion, and that is saying a lot, all the more so that it works even without Bellamy's penetrating voice.
The duff tracks I would say are the base player's tracks on fighting alcoholism, Save Me and Liquid State, which, while not outright bad, are overshadowed by the other songs and the first 2nd Law "dub step" track, Unsustainable, is also on the weak side.
I'd say this was an 8.5 out of 10, taking into account the weaker tracks, but is certainly more than four stars, hence the five stars.
In conclusion: Muse Rock
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By ddan
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
While there are no standout commercial tracks as on The Resistance, on balance this is a better album. Its great to see a British rock band that are as utterly crazy as Queen were, no-one could ever replace Mercury as a front man, but we need bands to push the envelope and with all the auto-tuned commercial rubbish being produced this days Muse are a beacon of talent, musicians who can play and sing and put on a great live show. Now can't wait for the next album!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Col
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
As soon as i got this I put it on in the car, full volume. If you don't have this on maximum, you are NOT reaching its full potential! Now I am no teenager (41 urgh) but could probably be seen mouthing OMFG this is awesome, with a satisfied grin on my face while driving my very loud car.
It starts with a great bond style track and a definite touch of queen there with survival (and other tracks)- but don't get me wrong, this album is UNMISTAKIBLY Muse.Some tracks sound a bit more Muse old school - yeay - but then theres a twist- panic station is slightly funky and then with tracks 10 and 11- 'save me' and 'liquid state'- Chris (bassist)gets to sing. He's not bad at all- its a nice twist! It sounds not at all Musey but it sounds good :)
I was left slightly deflated by the last album but this has puffed me back up again. Its a concoction- but a fabulous one and should be bought by all.....but.....if you are a die hard Muse fan like me......don't opt for the cheap digipack version (like i did, not sure why) it has the album and the sleeve to keep it in at thats it. If you want to listen only- this is a low priced perfect album, but if you want more detail about the band and the production etc, get the advanced pack!
It starts with a great bond style track and a definite touch of queen there with survival (and other tracks)- but don't get me wrong, this album is UNMISTAKIBLY Muse.Some tracks sound a bit more Muse old school - yeay - but then theres a twist- panic station is slightly funky and then with tracks 10 and 11- 'save me' and 'liquid state'- Chris (bassist)gets to sing. He's not bad at all- its a nice twist! It sounds not at all Musey but it sounds good :)
I was left slightly deflated by the last album but this has puffed me back up again. Its a concoction- but a fabulous one and should be bought by all.....but.....if you are a die hard Muse fan like me......don't opt for the cheap digipack version (like i did, not sure why) it has the album and the sleeve to keep it in at thats it. If you want to listen only- this is a low priced perfect album, but if you want more detail about the band and the production etc, get the advanced pack!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good album
I enjoyed this latest Muse album, it reminds me a little of Queen in their early days. Delivered on time and in good condition.
Published 2 days ago by Alan Finnie
5.0 out of 5 stars
2nd Law - 1st rate!
A totally brilliant album - a must for any Muse fans......
Animals is becoming one of my fave tracks, as is Panic Station.
Animals is becoming one of my fave tracks, as is Panic Station.
Published 7 days ago by HL
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of their best albums
I absolutely love lit. The two songs by Chris Wolstenholme can not keep up with the rest but deserve their place on the album because of their very personal meaning. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Ronny Wagner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Love this album, first muse purchase and love playing it full blast in the car, def recommend it. Running out of words
Published 16 days ago by Mrs. M. Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well, it's MUSE!
Great album with some really brilliant tracks.
I love MUSE and the album. Check out the videos on YouTube too!!
I love MUSE and the album. Check out the videos on YouTube too!!
Published 17 days ago by S. Hunt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reliably good!
I like this album, although it took me a while to get into it. Muse are always good value though aren't they - you kind of get a bit of everything!
Published 22 days ago by SophieW
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Grower
Well I wrote this CD off after the first listen. Nothing really grabbed me. I was listening to my iPod on random a couple of weeks back and Animals came on. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Sally
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Album
Liked the new album, some new sounds from their previous stuff but tracks do grow on you. I would recommend this.
Published 26 days ago by Huw Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars
2nd Law
A bit different from the usual Muse offering but in a good way one of my favourite Muse albums really good
Published 27 days ago by Mr. J. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab in concert!
So glad this arrived before we saw them at the O2. Gave me time to familiarise myself with their new work! Wonderful album!
Published 1 month ago by Sharon Elliott
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