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1. Intro

2. Apocalypse Please

3. Time Is Running Out

4. Sing For Absolution

5. Stockholm Syndrome

6. Falling Away From You

7. Interlude

8. Hysteria

9. Blackout

10. Butterflies And Hurricanes

11. Small Print

12. Endlessly

13. Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist

14. Ruled By Secrecy

Amazon.co.uk Review
With Absolution, size is most definitely an issue. Hoping that it will finally propel them into the musical major leagues, Muse have set out to create a cross-genre monster, a contemporary meisterwerk, the biggest-sounding album in years. That they almost succeed is testament to their sky-high confidence and unarguable abilities. With just three members to draw upon, they've individually stretched themselves to fill in the inevitable sonic gaps. Bassist Chris Wolstenholme, in particular, does sterling work, producing a driving buzz to lift "Time Is Running Out" to a massive crescendo, then a rush of distortion that pushes "Hysteria" to Queen-like levels of ecstasy.

Throughout, Matt Bellamy adds classical grace with his tinkling, rolling grand piano, all the while moaning and shrieking out his fear of decay, destruction and death, like a traumatised Gene Pitney. Indeed, aside from their classical leanings and clear kinship with the prog-rock likes of Queen and Rush (there are some outbreaks of metal here), Muse often draw on classic pop, employing lush 1960s-style arrangements. With "Blackout" they go even further, daring to conjure Bacharach's "Magic Moments". If there's a weakness here, it's that the songwriting remains inconsistent, but this is usually covered up by musicianship and studio wizardry that leave Coldplay languishing in Muse's dust. --Dominic Wills

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Teignmouth neo-prog rockers' third album follows 2001's 'Origin Of Symmetry'. For this release the band trim back on the progressive flourishes somewhat without sacrificing musical innovation. Includes the single 'Time Is Running Out' and the track 'Stockholm Syndrome' which sold 5000 "copies" as an innovative download single.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: ABSOLUTLEY FABULOUS, 30 Oct 2003 By  "biggestpunkfan" - See all my reviews First Off, a statement: with 'ABSOLUTION' Muse have risen-glided- even to a level that might seriously and honestly be labelled brilliance, and this their 3rd studio album, is a work of brilliance, from evry perspective and in every sense. From nothing more than a melody or phrase borne between Matt Bellamy's ears (Bellamy being Muse's sole songwriter)to something shaped by musicians, and finally how best to translate this live song to a permanent home on a silver disc that will be bought by strangers, and this cup to lip manouvere Muse managed without spilling a drop. In fact, 'Absolution' sounds instinctively and assuredly complete that it can be listened to in 2 very different ways- either as a collection of rock songs and nothing else, or as a work of art that can be stripped apart and admired from all manner of angles. As a body of work 'Absolution'makes no sense at all and perfect sense throughout, its songs are accessible and enjoyable, but also are full of the tiniest and most deliberate of details. Whether by intention or instinct, Muse have fallen into a more obvious form with Absolution, but have made their least obvious album yet. But perhaps most of all, Muse have made an album of such unapolagetic vastness that were it not for their talent, would have people up and across the country tring not to soil themselves with laughter. The first thing Matt Bellamy tells you on the album is that the world has just ended, which is a bit of a facer anyway, but on the first song? Where are they going to go for the next three quarters of an hour? And then you realise that Muse could write a record about travelling through the galaxy and you would then nod your head AAAhhhh.... Because Muse had every thing they need to grow into.. God knows what, because as long as Matt Bellamy writes songs without reference to anything outside of his imagination, then every morning for Muse and their fans will remain ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN DAY  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all customer reviews...		Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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