Although the non-committed need not trouble themselves (like most live records--and this is one of the better ones--it's of marginal interest to all but the hardcore fanbase), waverers may be ensnared by a second disc consisting of b-sides recorded between March 1999 and October 2001. Overall, though, one hopes that someday Muse may do a Pink Floyd at Pompeii by unleashing their psychotic Maria Callas-isms in front on an invite-only indie crowd at La Scala in Milan. Now, that would be some live album. Meanwhile, Hullabaloo, or its attendant release--the more expansive double DVD package of the same name--is a powerfully electric interlude before that difficult third album. --Kevin Maidment

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'Hullabaloo' is a 2CD set from Devon indie band Muse, whichincorporates a selection of B-sides and rarities recorded between 1999-2001. It also contains live tracks from the 'Hullabaloo' DVD which was recorded at Le Zenith in Paris 2001. The double A-side single, 'Deadstar/In Your World', is also featured.