{"title":"Muse","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Muse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuse formed in Teignmouth, Devon in 1994 around Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard (high school friends). They have remained the same three-member lineup across their multi-decade career. Their distinctive sound - combining alternative rock, progressive rock, electronic music, classical music influences, and conspiracy theory and political content in their lyrics - has positioned them as one of the most distinctive contemporary arena rock bands. Their 2003 album Absolution and 2006 follow-up Black Holes and Revelations established their international commercial success. Their 2009 album The Resistance addressed political themes, and their 2015 album Drones was a conceptual album addressing autonomous weapons. They have won two Grammy Awards (Best Rock Album for The Resistance in 2011 and for Drones in 2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuse's sound combines alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock, space rock, electronic rock, hard rock, and symphonic rock with Bellamy's distinctive multi-octave vocal delivery (with use of falsetto and operatic registers), virtuosic guitar work, and arrangements drawing on classical music (particularly Rachmaninoff and Chopin), prog rock (Queen, Pink Floyd), and electronic music influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowbiz (1999, Taste\/Mushroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin of Symmetry (2001, Taste\/Mushroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolution (2003, Taste\/Mushroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Holes and Revelations (2006, Helium-3\/Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Resistance (2009, Helium-3\/Warner Bros.) - Grammy Best Rock Album 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2nd Law (2012, Helium-3\/Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrones (2015, Helium-3\/Warner Bros.) - Grammy Best Rock Album 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulation Theory (2018, Helium-3\/Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill of the People (2022, Helium-3\/Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaste\/Mushroom and Helium-3\/Warner Bros. pressings of the Muse catalog have been issued in extensive color variant editions and elaborate limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Muse typically start with Black Holes and Revelations (2006) or Origin of Symmetry (2001). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prog-krautrock-vinyl-records\"\u003eProg \u0026amp; Krautrock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"muse-origin-of-symmetry-cd","title":"Origin of Symmetry CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuse's second album Origin of Symmetry on CD; piano-laced, widescreen alt-rock that skitters between prog drama and fury; includes \"Plug In Baby\" and \"New Born\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540726657207,"sku":"210000037420","price":10.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/h01959nfq14-l.jpg?v=1781154009"},{"product_id":"muse-the-wow-signal-galaxy-marble-red-gray-marble-vinyl","title":"The WOW! 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Tracks such as \"Algorithm\" and \"Pressure\" reflect this daring blend of influences, revealing how the band's lighter approach contrasts with previous, darker themes, making a relevant statement amidst today's political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785678729399,"sku":"210000050564","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"muse-origin-of-symmetry-vinyl","title":"Origin of Symmetry 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter 2004's U.S. breakthrough success with Absolution for U.K. favorite Muse, the band's second album, 2001's Origin of Symmetry, finally earned it's stateside release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785825398967,"sku":"210000034677","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1529490.jpg?v=1783046028"},{"product_id":"muse-black-holes-and-revelations-vinyl","title":"Black Holes and Revelations LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e2006 release by this British rock trio, who finally achieved international stardom with their 2003 album, Absolution. 11 tracks including the single 'Supermassive Black Hole'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785910399159,"sku":"210000034664","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/blackholes.jpg?v=1783046261"},{"product_id":"muse-showbiz-vinyl-2lp","title":"Showbiz 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuse's debut album, \"Showbiz,\" bursts forth with audacious riffs and gripping melodies. 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