HAARP
Muse · 2008
167 min · 34 tracks · alternative rock
A grand spectacle of soaring melodies and intricate arrangements, blending rock with orchestral elements and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Knights of Cydonia Start here — This track serves as a climactic centerpiece, blending Western film scores with progressive rock instrumentation to create a dramatic atmosphere that embodies Muse's theatricality.
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Hysteria — With its relentless bassline and powerful vocals, Hysteria exemplifies the band's ability to merge heavy rock with melodic hooks, becoming a defining anthem of their live performances.
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Supermassive Black Hole — This song showcases Muse's knack for blending genres; its funky bass groove and electronic elements reflect a shift towards more experimental sounds while remaining crowd-pleasing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys experience
- grandiose soundscapes for immersion
- cathartic release in waves
- epic build-ups for live energy
- reflective moments between intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- dislike lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reinforced Muse's status after their commercial success with Black Holes and Revelations.
- Themes
- Wembley Stadium spectacle· cosmic longing
- Career context
- HAARP captures Muse at a pivotal moment following their commercial success with the album Black Holes and Revelations in 2006. Released on March 17, 2008, this live album showcases their explosive energy on stage during the subsequent tour, solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Queens of the Stone Age· Placebo
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:44
- 2 Knights of Cydonia Start here 6:37
- 3 Hysteria 4:19
- 4 Supermassive Black Hole 4:01
- 5 Map of the Problematique 5:22
- 6 Butterflies & Hurricanes 5:56
- 7 Invincible 6:15
- 8 Starlight 4:13
- 9 Time Is Running Out 4:23
- 10 New Born 8:16
- 11 Unintended 4:36
- 12 Micro Cuts 3:47
- 13 Stockholm Syndrome 7:37
- 14 Take a Bow 4:42
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 1:51
- 2 Knights of Cydonia Start here 6:27
- 3 Hysteria 4:11
- 4 Supermassive Black Hole 4:11
- 5 Map of the Problematique 5:08
- 6 Butterflies & Hurricanes 6:13
- 7 Hoodoo 3:31
- 8 Apocalypse Please 4:45
- 9 Feeling Good 3:46
- 10 Invincible 5:48
- 11 Starlight 4:13
- 12 Improv. 0:52
- 13 Time Is Running Out 4:29
- 14 New Born 9:15
- 15 Soldier’s Poem 2:18
- 16 Unintended 4:41
- 17 Blackout 5:02
- 18 Plug In Baby 4:26
- 19 Stockholm Syndrome 8:06
- 20 Take a Bow 6:02
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
OK Computer
Radiohead
Shares a grand, atmospheric soundscape with existential themes and complex arrangements.
Meds
Placebo
Combines theatricality and emotional depth in a rock context, similar to the dramatic energy of 'HAARP'.
Frances the Mute
The Mars Volta
Features ambitious compositions and a fusion of rock and progressive elements, echoing Muse's sonic exploration.
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