Riveon Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Muse aren't a band for half hearted measures - we all know that. They're a by-word for over the top. For pretty much the last decade they've at least had their tongue slightly in cheek. Still, there's one cut from their forthcoming album 'The 2nd Law' that stands out above all the others. 'Panic Station' is, without any shadow of doubt, the strangest song of the year. On its first play in the DIY offices, it stopped all work. Not out of awe, you understand - though there was a certain kind of slack jawed amazement going around. It's quite simply mad. Some laughed so hard they almost fell out of their chairs. One poor sod looked like they may burst in to tears. Kind of funk, it isn't what anyone would expect from Muse. Not that anyone really knows what they're going to get from Bellamy and co these days, but it definitely isn't this. Almost certainly a million miles from serious, it's so camp that the Scissor Sisters would probably turn it down for being a bit too much. It's the sound of Muse's miniature frontman prancing around in a posing pouch (if you can stomach such an image - Ed), drenched in Old Spice. There's a drum beat that starts off like 'Under Pressure', a keyboard sound that we're pretty sure our first £40 Casio had as default and a promise that, if they ever make Beverly Hills Cop 4, they'll call back about a soundtrack. It could well be the worst song of the year. It could also, quite unbelievably, in some ways be one of the best. The critical roulette wheel is spinning so hard it's impossible to know where it will land. Is it so bad it's amazing? Is it just plain terrible? Is it actually so much fun that it's legitimately good? At least it's, y'know, interesting. Did Justin Hawkins have anything to do with it (it certainly has hints of The Darkness' extreme take on a musical genre, after all)? One thing's for sure; if anyone tries to tell you Muse want to be Radiohead ever again, there's a ready made answer. If Thom Yorke did anything like this, the 'Lotus Flower' dance would look tame in comparison. Once you've heard it - the actual, fully realised recorded version - no other music is the same. At track three, you may as well turn off 'The 2nd Law' until you've had a stiff drink and a lie down - everything that follows is tainted by musical shell shock. There's a live video of the band debuting the song on the road below. It's not even 1/10th what you're in for this October. Take it in - some of us are off for a spot of counselling. http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/blogs/panic-station-have-muse-recorded-the-maddest-song-of-2012/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puput Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Haters gonna hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They make a good point in a way - remember the album version is full of brass too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranhaconda Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I love the live version but I'm definitely prepared for the studio version turning people off, maybe myself included, more so than with any of the other songs. Live you're not getting the 80s drums, the Morgan stuff is minimal, and while people have actually responded well to the vocals so far, I think that's another area where the studio version runs the risk of missing the mark. I hope not though. It's just a fucking fun song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riveon Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I hope not though. It's just a fucking fun song. This. I want it to be good on record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chudenk Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 "Radiohead" I stopped reading right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
static shadows Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Oh wow. I'll reserve judgement though. The live version sounds more like a Muse version of Led Zeppelin's Trampled Underfoot than Scissor Sisters! Painful Justin Hawkins-esque screams aside anyway... But it does have an awesome riff halfway through to make up for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo57 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Sounds like music to strut to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I had a feeling Muse would just do full unashamed funk for Panic Station, and I wasn't wrong. But I think the result was great and probably the best "silly" song they've done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan. Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm glad that they went full on this time. Too many times recently, -in my opinion- they've experimented with different inspirations or styles, but only gone the half-mile with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I don't know about anyone else, but 1 listen isn't enough to make judgement. I need to listen to a song alot before I get it or I don't . But what I've heard so far is pushing Muse and I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyduh Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I love the live version of Panic Station, we will see about the album one. The song is just soooooo groovy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyneutron Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I don't think i've ever been so excited/intrigued about a muse song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis III Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I can't wait to hear the studio version. Glad to hear they're going all out with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyConfetti Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 It's not even 1/10 of what we are in for? I find it hard to believe the live and studio versions are THAT different. They make it seem like the studio version is going to cause the apocalypse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis III Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 They make it seem like the studio version is going to cause the apocalypse. Which would make it a very aptly named song indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyConfetti Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Which would make it a very aptly named song indeed. It all makes sense now! It's so ridiculous it makes people panic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
church Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Makes me wanna dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that-girl-over-there Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Gah, I can't wait to listen to it! Everyone needs song in their life they can strut around to, and it sounds like Muse has provided it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofu Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 And here I thought I couldn't wait for this song any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Muse Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 This song is stuck in my head right now, must be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Althea Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 :LOL: That review is hilarious! ...regardless of the song itself. I don't care for the song too much, myself, but I'm also not a love-everything-they-do type of fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark_ Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That was a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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