Album Rating: 4.0

Considering they were rather young at the time & this was Muse’s debut album, ‘Showbiz’ is a mighty fine release. The way in which the trio is able to pull off the quiet/loud dynamics at times is akin to bands who have been plying their trade for a decade. Look no further than opener and highlight track ‘Sunburn’ which goes from mesmerizing piano to screeching guitar. ‘Muscle Museum’ adds an interestingly quirky eastern-european feel to the equation, while the patient build-up of the title track is very rewarding. There are a few missed steps here and there (‘Falling Down’ is pretty boring & the closer doesn’t do a great deal for me), but for the most part, ‘Showbiz’ is more than just an imaginative debut, it is a very good album in its own right. Recommended Tracks: Sunburn, Fillip, Showbiz & Muscle Museum.

Digging: Conditions - Full of War

Album Rating: 3.5

I agree man. whilst this doesn't get too much of a listen compared to the other efforts, it's still interesting. sunburn is a wicked intro and showbiz is just an allround great song.

Album Rating: 3.5

the title track rules so hard

Album Rating: 5.0

Great Album!

Album Rating: 3.0

This review is "awesome" and "cool."

Album Rating: 3.5

Origins > Showbiz = Absolution > Black Holes

Album Rating: 5.0

This is definitely Muse's greatest album, tied maybe with OoS. I was a bit skeptical to check it out since my friend told me it's probably their worst album, but it's really phenomenal. Sunburn and the title track alone make it a stand out album.

Album Rating: 3.0

Yeah this album is VERY underrated

So elegant.

12 solid pop songs with few filler. If you are disappointed by Muse's recent Resistance wanderings, you owe yourself to pick this up before the next Apocalypse is threatened by a giant white piano.

Album Rating: 4.0

I'm obsessed with this album.

Album Rating: 4.5

absolutely love this album. does not beat any of their others to this present day in 2011. the only album by muse which i like/love every song on.

Album Rating: 4.0

Decent album overall with beautiful melodies, which made me rate it 4.0/5

Album Rating: 4.5

The overall rating for this album is extremely too low. It's almost insulting to, well...ME!

Album Rating: 4.0

a few years ago a girl told me that she was listening to showbiz (i cant remember if it was showbiz or origin of symmetry but anyway) while having sex with his boyfriend, i think that the comment made my whole year, i was trying to think how it could be have sex while listening to muscle museum SERIOUSLY

Album Rating: 4.0

i think she probably find some sexual innuendo in the "come in my cave" thing

Album Rating: 3.5

their best for sure.

Album Rating: 3.5

2nd worst

Digging: Alice in Chains - The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here

Album Rating: 3.5

3.5 : best muse album
3.5 : 2nd worst
lol, you are a fan.
To me : Showbiz >= Origin > Absolution = Black holes > The R

Showbiz was so fresh and different when it came out, as a hole it remains my fav even if there are one of two incredible songs on Origin.

Album Rating: 4.0

yeah origin is their masterpiece but is about what type of music you like you would choose showbiz if you like the "grunge type thing" or origin if you like "mozart meets pink floyd"