Muse
Drones ( 2015)
Genre: Alternative Rock/Metal, Prog Rock,
Stadium Rock
So here we go with my review of Muse's latest album which
personally has been somewhat of a letdown at first, because I read a couple of interviews that the band gave explaining that they were going
to make a back to basics album, more centered on a power trio, so I was expecting something like Origin of Symmetry, but this production isn't that different from 2nd Law, just a little less electronic and with weaker material at moments, but this album grows
on you especially after seeing them play live almost half of this Album, some
of the songs made a lot more sense in a live set, making me appreciate this
album more. And I must say if these guys ever around your town you got to see them these guys
put 110% in each of their shows, I've seen my share of bands and these guys just
blew me away in their sound, execution and their visual show is stunning, and
it super cool for a band to bring their complete show with lights and other
cool stuff, to a small city and arena like where I live, which is pretty off the map of most
band tours, if a band comes to Cordoba Argentina It normally to warm up for a
show in Buenos Aires or in Santiago of Chile.
Vocals/Lyrics: Matt's singing as usual is top
notch, but he does try anything new vocally. On the other hand takes another try at making
concept album and Drones is pretty
engaging in this aspect. There is more of a Bono and Edge influences at moments
in the way the main vocals and backing vocals are mix it sound like U2 at
moments. 10
Instrumentation:
Guitar: The guitar shines on this album, there is a fair share of good arrangements, licks and solos.
Bass: Chris seems to play more on this album he has
some great arrangements.
Drums: Dominic does a good job but is pretty
grounded. 7.5
Structure and or Melody: In this aspect the
band knows what they are doing almost every song is thought up for playing in
stadium with everyone singing along they are the heirs of stadium rock, so the
melodies are simple but always well done, with moments of epic Ennio Morricone at moments are back. 10
Sound, Production and Feeling: Robert john "Mutt" Lange ( AC/DC,
Maroon 5, Nickelback, Def Leopard...) is the producer of this album and in
general it's well done but it sounds to safe, when I heard these song in a live
set they came alive they sounded much heavier, Mutt sapped all heaviness from
the production. 8
Song: Most of the songs are great but a couple
are redundant in their catalogue they seem to similar to stuff that they
already have like "Mercy". 10
Originality: Here we have a album that at
moments sound a little uninspired and has some weak material, but in general is pretty good, we can see a
band that is in some type of transition, so lets see where the next album is truly a back to basics album. 8
Overall: 53.5
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