Origin of Muse
Muse · 2019
459 min · 113 tracks · alternative rock
A grand tapestry of soaring melodies, intricate instrumentation, and lyrical introspection that captures the essence of Muse's artistic evolution.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cave Start here — Opening with an atmospheric build-up, this track encapsulates the thematic core of isolation and introspection prevalent throughout the album. Its dynamic shifts showcase the band's ability to blend heavy instrumentation with soaring vocals.
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Plug In Baby — This track is a hallmark of Muse's innovative sound, combining aggressive guitar riffs with powerful vocals that highlight themes of technology and alienation. Its iconic status among fans makes it a standout representation of their artistic identity.
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Sober — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about dependency and vulnerability, this track showcases a raw emotional depth that contrasts with the album's more grandiose moments. It emphasizes the band's range in exploring darker themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic ebb and flow experience
- long-form exploration of themes
- emotional intensity throughout tracks
- immersive listening for deep focus
- vibrant soundscapes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic evolution and relevance in Muse's discography.
- Themes
- addiction and isolation· grandiose soundscapes· foundational rock anthems
- Career context
- Origin of Muse marks a pivotal moment in Muse's career, released on December 6, 2019, following their critically acclaimed album Simulation Theory from 2018. This album reflects a deepening of their progressive rock sound while also showcasing a more reflective lyrical approach as they experiment with new ideas and themes. The album continues to solidify their status as trailblazers in the alternative rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Queens of the Stone Age· Placebo
Tracklist
Disc 5
- 1 Cave Start here 4:52
- 2 Rain 4:32
- 3 Agitated 3:15
- 4 Crazy Days 4:32
- 5 Coma 3:32
- 6 Connect the Kettle Lead 2:25
- 7 Balloonatic 3:01
- 8 Boredom 4:42
- 9 Sober 4:11
- 10 Jimmy Kane 3:11
- 11 Ashamed 4:41
- 12 Plug In Baby 2:45
- 13 Earthquake 3:36
- 14 Good News 3:42
- 15 Overdue 3:26
Disc 6
- 1 Overdue 4:10
- 2 Cave Start here 4:44
- 3 Coma 3:36
- 4 Escape 3:19
- 5 Muscle Museum 4:18
- 6 Sober 4:02
- 7 Uno 3:40
- 8 Unintended 3:56
- 9 Pink Ego Box 3:29
- 10 Muscle Museum #2 1:21
- 11 Showbiz (live, Sawmills Studios, 1998) 4:19
- 12 Do We Need This (live, Fortress Studios, 1999) 4:23
- 13 Sunburn (live, Fortress Studios, 1999) 3:50
- 14 Overdue (live, Fortress Studios, 1999) 2:34
- 15 Uno (alternate version, Rak Studios, 1999) 3:32
Disc 7
- 1 Sunburn 3:54
- 2 Muscle Museum 4:23
- 3 Fillip 4:00
- 4 Falling Down 4:33
- 5 Cave Start here 4:46
- 6 Showbiz 5:17
- 7 Unintended 3:56
- 8 Uno 3:38
- 9 Sober 4:04
- 10 Spiral Static 4:45
- 11 Escape 3:31
- 12 Overdue 2:26
- 13 Hate This & I’ll Love You 5:13
Disc 8
- 1 Recess (unreleased alternate version, Trident Studios, 1999) 4:17
- 2 Jimmy Kane 3:26
- 3 Forced In 5:08
- 4 Agitated 2:22
- 5 Twin 3:15
- 6 Host 4:11
- 7 Do We Need This? 4:17
- 8 Con‐Science 4:51
- 9 Minimum 2:44
- 10 Ashamed 3:51
- 11 Yes Please 3:07
- 12 Recess 3:38
- 13 Nishe 2:44
Disc 9
- 1 Uno (live, The Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth, 1999) 3:48
- 2 Cave (live, The Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth, 1999) 4:45
- 3 Muscle Museum (live, The Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth, 1999) 4:07
- 4 Falling Down (live, The Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth, 1999) 4:48
- 5 Fillip (live, The Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth, 1999) 4:10
- 6 Do We Need This (live, The Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth, 1999) 5:18
- 7 Agitated (live, The Astoria, London, 2000) 2:57
- 8 Sunburn (live, The Astoria, London, 2000) 4:03
- 9 Plug In Baby (live, The Astoria, London, 2000) 4:16
- 10 Showbiz (live, The Astoria, London, 2000) 6:42
- 11 Cave (acoustic live demo, Airfield Studios, 1999) 4:18
- 12 Muscle Museum (acoustic live demo, Airfield Studios, 1999) 4:36
Disc 10
- 1 Micro Cuts 3:58
- 2 Feeling Good 3:15
- 3 Space Dementia 5:07
- 4 Hyper Music 3:08
- 5 Citizen Erased 7:13
- 6 Megalomania 4:31
- 7 Screenager 4:01
- 8 Shrinking Universe 3:31
- 9 Shine 4:07
Disc 11
- 1 New Born 6:02
- 2 Bliss 4:12
- 3 Space Dementia 6:20
- 4 Hyper Music 3:21
- 5 Plug In Baby 3:38
- 6 Citizen Erased 7:18
- 7 Micro Cuts 3:38
- 8 Screenager 4:20
- 9 Darkshines 4:47
- 10 Feeling Good 3:18
- 11 Futurism 3:27
- 12 Megalomania 4:37
Disc 12
- 1 Nature_1 3:42
- 2 Execution Commentary 2:29
- 3 Bedroom Acoustics 2:37
- 4 Shrinking Universe 3:08
- 5 Piano Thing 2:54
- 6 Map of Your Head 4:25
- 7 The Gallery 3:32
- 8 Hyper Chondriac Music 5:30
- 9 Shine 3:20
- 10 Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want 1:59
- 11 Dead Star 3:41
- 12 In Your World 2:37
- 13 Can’t Take My Eyes Off You 3:31
Disc 13
- 1 New Born 6:24
- 2 Bliss 5:28
- 3 Space Dementia 6:27
- 4 Hyper Music 3:37
- 5 Plug In Baby 4:42
- 6 Citizen Erased 7:18
- 7 Micro Cuts 3:42
- 8 Screenager 3:56
- 9 Darkshines 4:06
- 10 Feeling Good 3:35
- 11 Megalomania 4:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
OK Computer
Radiohead
Shares grandiose themes and emotional intensity within complex arrangements and a progressive rock ethos.
Lateralus
Tool
Explores similar themes of isolation and addiction with intricate instrumentation and expansive soundscapes.
In Absentia
Porcupine Tree
Combines alternative rock with sophisticated instrumentation, reflecting on dark themes and emotional depth.
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