What makes Something Human by Muse notable?

This album is notable for its critical reception, with reviews highlighting the band's departure from heavy themes to explore personal narratives. It also reached significant chart positions, including the top 10 in multiple countries, reaffirming Muse's status in contemporary rock. By 2018, Muse was in a period of artistic reflection following their ambitious album 'Drones' from 2015. 'Something Human' marks their return after a three-year hiatus, showcasing a shift towards more introspective lyrics and electronic influences as they navigated their evolving sound.

How many songs are on Something Human?

Something Human has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Something Human

Muse · 2018

3 min · 1 track · alternative rock

A sweeping blend of electronic textures and atmospheric rock that explores themes of alienation and longing.

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Something Human — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of vulnerability through its blend of soaring vocals and introspective lyrics, setting the thematic tone for the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The track blends electronic and rock elements effectively but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

The track features a steady build-up with layered electronic elements that gradually intensify before reaching a climactic chorus.
Vocals are delivered with a sense of yearning, contrasting the upbeat instrumentation, which creates a tension between sound and theme.
The song employs a repetitive structure, with verses leading into a pre-chorus that heightens anticipation before the main hook.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

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: Experimental — Showcases a shift towards personal narratives, diverging from previous heavy themes.
Themes: yearning for connection· personal chaos
Career context: By 2018, Muse was in a period of artistic reflection following their ambitious album 'Drones' from 2015. 'Something Human' marks their return after a three-year hiatus, showcasing a shift towards more introspective lyrics and electronic influences as they navigated their evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Radiohead· Queens of the Stone Age· Placebo