Hullabaloo: Live at Le Zenith, Paris
90 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock
Explosive performances merge theatricality and raw energy, capturing Muse's dynamic sound in a captivating live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dead Star Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Citizen Erased — This track exemplifies Muse's ability to blend complex song structures with emotional depth, showcasing Matt Bellamy's soaring vocals and intricate guitar work.
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Plug In Baby — A defining anthem for the band, this performance captures the electrifying energy that Muse brings to their live shows with its memorable riffs and audience engagement.
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Feeling Good — Muse’s take on this classic song transforms it into a powerful statement of liberation, highlighted by Bellamy's passionate delivery and the band’s dramatic instrumentation.
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New Born — The intensity of this performance showcases the band's prowess in building tension, culminating in an explosive climax that resonates deeply with fans.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live performances capture Muse's theatricality and energy, though the extensive tracklist affects cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are extended with improvisational sections, enhancing the live experience and energy.
- The performance is characterized by dramatic shifts in tempo and intensity, particularly evident in transitions between quieter and explosive moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- cathartic release in crescendos
- for late-night revelry
- engaging sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- dislike dynamic, unpredictable flows
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captures Muse's energy post-breakthrough, solidifying their reputation with live performances.
- Themes
- Parisian electrifying nights· theatrical live energy
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Hullabaloo: Live at Le Zenith, Paris captures Muse at a pivotal moment after their breakthrough album, Origin of Symmetry. Following the success of their first two albums, they were gaining international recognition and solidifying their reputation for energetic live shows. This album showcases their growth as performers and the rising fanfare around their unique blend of rock genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Queens of the Stone Age· Placebo
Tracklist
- 1 Introduction 2:01
- 2 Dead Star Start here 4:02
- 3 Microcuts 3:35
- 4 Citizen Erased 7:18
- 5 Sunburn 4:02
- 6 Showbiz 5:13
- 7 Megalomania 4:34
- 8 Uno 3:37
- 9 Screenager 4:31
- 10 Feeling Good 3:08
- 11 Space Dementia 5:35
- 12 In Your World 3:10
- 13 Muscle Museum 5:22
- 14 Cave 5:08
- 15 New Born 5:52
- 16 Hyper Music 2:59
- 17 Agitated 4:54
- 18 Unintended 4:00
- 19 Plug In Baby 3:48
- 20 Bliss 5:58
- 21 Out Footage 1:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
OK Computer
Radiohead
Both share a dramatic, atmospheric soundscape with existential themes and innovative production techniques.
De-Loused in the Comatorium
The Mars Volta
Features intense live energy and complex arrangements, blending progressive rock with theatrical storytelling.
The Fragile
Nine Inch Nails
Combines industrial rock and layered soundscapes, creating a similarly immersive and dynamic listening experience.
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