Top 20 Muse Tracks
My top twenty Muse tracks of all time, including both album and non-album tracks. My personal opinion. |
| 20 | Muse
United States of Eurasia/Collateral Damage
A generally well-written piece. I'm probably cheating including Collateral Damage, but as it's one track, it exhibits just what they can do.
Highlight: Variety |
| 19 | Undisclosed Desires
Another track from The Resistance, Undisclosed Desires is generally well written and, moreover, shows just how British Matt Bellamy is.
Highlight: "Mask" |
| 18 | Micro Cuts
What can you say about Micro Cuts? Such brilliant vocals, and an initiation rite in knowing the lyrics.
Highlight: WTF DID I JUST HEAR? |
| 17 | Nature_1
One of Muse's best non-album tracks. Highly ambiguous and therefore controversial.
Highlight: Meaning |
| 16 | Time Is Running Out
An absolute classic. A classic I could not leave off this list.
Highlight: Tempo |
| 15 | Supermassive Black Hole
One of the keynote tracks of BH&R, SMBH is also probably one of the most popular - not that that scores anything by itself on this list.
Highlight: "Ooh, baby don't you know I suffer..." |
| 14 | Uprising
My first Muse track will always hold a special place in my heart.
Highlight: "They will not con-fucking-trol us" |
| 13 | Map Of Your Head
A very important song in many ways. What?
Highlight: "Wearing just socks and a 'phone" |
| 12 | Invincible
Clever track (yeah they're all clever). Rousing and famous.
Highlight: THAT VIDEO |
| 11 | Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)
Has a... shady past. However, an excellently written song which just narrowly misses out on the top ten. Simplicity is key.
Highlight: Suits Bellamy's voice |
| 10 | Guiding Light
One of Muse's heaviest tracks, particularly of its album. Strong, pure vocals.
Highlight: The intro |
| 9 | Dead Star
Muse's best non-album track. How could it NOT be up there?
Highlight: "Fighting yourseeeeeeeeeeellllllllllffff" |
| 8 | Supremacy
Best opening to an album or a live performance I can imagine. Fantastic vocals, powerful intro, definitely Bond-esque. Who needs 'Skyfall'?
Highlight: How can I even put this? Everything from the intro to "Su-upremacy!" |
| 7 | Blackout
Selected mainly because of the lyrics, but also (rightfully) a classic tune in its own right.
Highlight: "Don't grow up too fast, and don't embrace the past" |
| 6 | Starlight
Tits. I mean, come on.
Highlight: T-I-T-S. Just kidding. "Our hopes and expectations... Black holes and revelations" |
| 5 | Resistance
Clever references and great chords make up "Resistance".
Highlight: "It could be wrong, could be wrong" |
| 4 | Animals
Highest placed track to be chosen purely on the strength of its message. Not many artists could pull off something like that, yet with Muse, it's almost expected.
Highlight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFG_5PBl2K8 |
| 3 | Follow Me
Demonstrates just how well Muse can play. The vocals, particularly towards the start, are exceptionally powerful.
Highlight: "Like your life has slipped away... Follow me!" |
| 2 | Unintended
"Unintended" is simply beautiful. Powerful lyrically and with a superb tune.
Highlight: The melody |
| 1 | Explorers
Beautiful melody. Worthwhile message. Demonstrates excellent vocals. These combine to make a song which is simply peerless. Perfect.
Highlight: Far too many factors to choose from. Just fantastic. |
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