What makes Invincible by Muse notable?

'Invincible' achieved significant chart success, reaching the top ten in several countries and contributing to Muse's growing reputation as arena rock headliners. The song's themes of perseverance resonated with listeners, further establishing the band's influence within the alternative rock scene during the mid-2000s. By 2007, Muse had solidified their status as a leading force in alternative rock with the release of their fourth studio album, 'Black Holes and Revelations' in 2006. 'Invincible' followed as a standalone single, showcasing the band's continued evolution towards a more grandiose sound while maintaining their thematic focus on resistance and empowerment.

How many songs are on Invincible?

Invincible has 2 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Invincible

Muse · 2007

9 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

An anthemic blend of soaring melodies and heavy instrumentation that captures the essence of defiance and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Invincible (album version) — This track encapsulates the album's core message of resilience and hope through its powerful lyrics and stirring instrumentation, making it an anthem for empowerment.
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Knights of Cydonia (Simian Mobile Disco remix) — The remix reimagines one of Muse's most ambitious tracks, infusing it with a fresh electronic twist while preserving its epic grandeur and thematic depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks the depth of a full album.

What we noticed

The song 'Invincible' features a dynamic structure, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses that emphasize its anthemic quality.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — 'Invincible' solidified Muse's reputation as arena rock headliners post 'Black Holes and Revelations'.
Themes: digital dystopia· synth-driven resilience· post-9/11 defiance
Career context: By 2007, Muse had solidified their status as a leading force in alternative rock with the release of their fourth studio album, 'Black Holes and Revelations' in 2006. 'Invincible' followed as a standalone single, showcasing the band's continued evolution towards a more grandiose sound while maintaining their thematic focus on resistance and empowerment.
Stylistic neighbors: Radiohead· Queens of the Stone Age· Placebo