What makes Starlight by Muse notable?

'Starlight' became one of Muse's most commercially successful singles, reaching high positions on charts worldwide and earning notable radio play. Its anthemic sound and lyrical content resonated with audiences, contributing to the band's reputation for combining theatricality with rock music. Released in 2006, 'Starlight' was part of Muse's fourth studio album, 'Black Holes and Revelations', which marked the band's transition into mainstream success. This album followed their breakthrough release 'Absolution', showcasing a more polished production style while continuing to explore grand themes of space and humanity.

How many songs are on Starlight?

Starlight has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Starlight

Muse · 2006

7 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal melodies blend with driving rock rhythms, creating a cosmic soundscape that feels both expansive and intimate.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Starlight — The title track features soaring vocals and a pulsating rhythm that encapsulates the album's cosmic themes while showcasing Muse's signature blend of rock and orchestral elements.
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Easily — 'Easily' stands out with its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, offering a contrast to the more anthemic tracks while maintaining emotional depth.

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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 track combines anthemic melodies with driving rhythms, showcasing strong songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The song features a steady, driving beat that underpins ethereal synth melodies, creating a contrast between rhythm and atmosphere.
The chorus is notably anthemic, with layered vocal harmonies that build intensity as the song progresses.
The structure includes a bridge that shifts dynamics before returning to the powerful chorus, enhancing emotional impact.

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 6/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Part of the album that marked Muse's transition to mainstream success.
Themes: cosmic longing· nighttime journeys· ambition in darkness
Career context: Released in 2006, 'Starlight' was part of Muse's fourth studio album, 'Black Holes and Revelations', which marked the band's transition into mainstream success. This album followed their breakthrough release 'Absolution', showcasing a more polished production style while continuing to explore grand themes of space and humanity.
Stylistic neighbors: Radiohead· Queens of the Stone Age· Placebo