beachdude42 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I'm a Yankee Muse fan who's been casually into Muse for a long time, but I just recently started going beyond the same few songs they play on the radio in the States and realized that Muse is one of the best bands of my generation, bar none. I've bought a ton of their songs already, and I want to buy one full-length to start out. So could you guys please help me out: OoS or Absolution??? Seems to me like they're the best, but if u think others are better, state your case. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riveon Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 You can't really go wrong with either of them. Absolution's my personal favourite, but Origin of Symmetry's considered by many to be their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachdude42 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 You can't really go wrong with either of them. Absolution's my personal favourite, but Origin of Symmetry's is considered by many to be their best. Probably should've posted a poll... sorry, I'm new & didn't realize you could do that. These guys have got an amazing forum going here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachdude42 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hopefully this'll get more feedback. I know lots of you diehard fans have moved way beyond talking about the albums, but it'd be awesome of you could help me out for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_meadows Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Absolution is a little more accessible, I think. And it's brilliant, so I'd go for this one first. Then OOS. But they've changed a lot since then - just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bard4209 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I think Origin of Symmetry helped Muse find their definitive sound. Absolution was more of a progression and maturation for the band. I think starting with Origin would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrypottermegan Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Both brilliant albums, but I'd start with Absolution. Although OoS is my favourite album, I got into Absolution easier, they're both pretty accessible albums though but Absolution is probably the best album for new fans. One of my friends got into them after I gave them Absolution, so if you're already a fan of a few songs, Absolution will be a great album to start you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingardium LevioSIA Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I started with Absolution, and I'd say that's the easiest to get into. But then again, it also depends on which are your favourite songs out of what you've already heard. Roughly speaking, if you prefer their louder, rockier songs, start with OoS, and if you prefer the more dramatic material I'd suggest Absolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareeh Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 i started with absolution. the thing about OoS is it has songs like Space Dementia and Micro Cuts which you will only appreciate once you're hooked. Micro Cuts is a no no for a non-muse listener. Songs like Hysteria, Falling Away With You and Apocalypse Please are the ones to get hooked on first, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearAndPanic Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Absolution or BHaR for new fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riveon Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 the thing about OoS is it has songs like Space Dementia and Micro Cuts which you will only appreciate once you're hooked. Micro Cuts is a no no for a non-muse listener. Hmmm the first songs from OOS (and indeed some of the first Muse songs) I heard were Newborn, Bliss and Microcuts. I didn't particularly like any of them but I especially hated Microcuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark_ Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Was instantly hooked on Space Dementia tbh. But Absolution seems the logical choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madzip Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Absolution definately... My fave album by a long chalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellytots Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Personally, my first album was BH&R (good times). I then moved onto OoS and Absolution. Absolution would be good for newbies who enjoy classical music as well as rock, The Resistance would undoubtedly be favoured by those who like pop music. OoS would be preferred by those who enjoy a wide range of varied musical genres, like myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyraSilvertongue Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Absolution as it has some of their best work on it (and it's my favourite). It's a bit more accessible for new fans. OoS has Space Dementia and Micro Cuts, neither of which I liked at first because they were a bit too weird. Of course I love them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uccellino Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Don't choose, get both. They're both amazing and get Showbiz and Hullabaloo while you're at it I once voted Absolution the best, purely because it has more tracks than OoS, other than that there's no reason to choose between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSESTL Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 For me it was their pop stuff from The Resistance and Black Holes and Revelations that got me into Muse at first like Uprising, Starlight and Resistance. I don't know if that helps or not, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmamen96 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I'd honestly say Black Holes and Revelations is the easiest to get into at first, it was to me at least. Apart from that, I can see Absolution working very well as a first album. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipbones Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Absolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the aurora Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 My first was Origin. I usually suggest that or Absolution. Either or will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawakangaroo Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 It honestly depends on the type of music the person likes. My first was Origin and I loved it, but some people might be scared of it. If they're a fan of more pop-ish music, go for Black Holes or Resistance. If they will appreciate the weirdness, start with Origin, then go to Absolution, then the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bard4209 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Pablo Honey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Born Lee Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Pablo Honey See, why aren't they playing THIS at Reading? GOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WutDaFucksy Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Because it has Creep on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofu Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Absolution was my first, and in general I'd say it's easier to get into than OoS. And yeah, it really depends on the person…one of my friends asked me what about the band I loved so much…I played a bit from every album and in the end the only song he liked right away was IBTY. He didn't start liking Muse until I showed him their music videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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