Alec Ferris Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I can see the sergeant stuff getting old. Don't think it'll put me off the song, but it should've been its own interlude really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentifiable Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Anyone seen the Anthony Fantano review? He says it's their worst single ever It's not even a single Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Honestly, does it matter? It's just a word used to describe the song. "Single" is shorter than "first new song given to fans and uploaded to youtube that will also get some radio play". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypermusic marky Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Excellent return from the lads class riff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesickSubterranean Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) May have already been mentioned, but does anyone hear strings in the guitar solo/buildup part before the last chorus? I know there's an organ/synth part but I'm hearing some strings too.. EDIT: Ok I'm definitely hearing them in the last chorus as well Edited March 14, 2015 by HomesickSubterranean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter. Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 the song would be a lot better if Matt actually screamed the "a fucking psychoooo" part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 the song would be a lot better if Matt actually screamed the "a fucking psychoooo" part. I've been thinking this since I first heard the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyonco10 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Heard from a friend that a station in Philadelphia (93.3) gave Psycho a spin, apparently its not too offensive, not sure if they cut the sargeant parts out but i doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 the song would be a lot better if Matt actually screamed the "a fucking psychoooo" part. What do you mean with "actually screamed"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 What do you mean with "actually screamed"? Presumably he means "went for broke and howled it" rather than that odd high-pitched thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 What do you mean with "actually screamed"? It would probably have been better if he belted it, but I guess he wanted a "single" that he could actually sing properly live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 He could've just laid on the distortion. I remember us discussing that as a substitute for harsh vox ages ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furygirl Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Heard from a friend that a station in Philadelphia (93.3) gave Psycho a spin, apparently its not too offensive, not sure if they cut the sargeant parts out but i doubt it They're apparently playing it on a radio station in Seattle as well (not the radio edit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smorkser Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Doubt it'll get much airplay. It's stupidly long for no reason, without a great catchy hook to speak of. For me the best part in this song is actually the very ending where he sings and plays the same note, it's the closest to OoS they get in the entire song. So that's roughly from 5:19 onwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolutioner Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 the song would be a lot better if Matt actually screamed the "a fucking psychoooo" part. I actually love the way he says the "you fucking psycho" towards the end. I interpret that as the one line coming from Matt and it just conveys the perfect level of disgust toward the drill sergeant and his tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer29 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 First time poster, lurker since The Resistance, huge fan since the single Bliss was released. When I first heard Psycho I couldn't stop smiling and I still can not stop listening. I understand where people who don't like it are coming from. It is a bit long for the same riff, personally I don't mind the drill sergeant snippets but again I can see why some people wouldn't. As for the lyrics, I honestly am a believer that in context with the concept album they will be fine. To be honest, I didn't think anything of the lyrics until I visited the forum to see everyone's response. Does it remind anyone of Jeff Lynn's 'War of the Worlds'? It specifically reminds me of 'Eve of War'. Look at that track. "The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one he says. But still they come."..... Terrible lyrics as a stand alone song. As a part of the album and as a part of the story they fit fine. I know people will say War of the Worlds is totally different and is maybe incomparable to Drones, but that's just how I see it. Psycho is a yes from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outside_now Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Doubt it'll get much airplay. It's stupidly long for no reason, without a great catchy hook to speak of. For me the best part in this song is actually the very ending where he sings and plays the same note, it's the closest to OoS they get in the entire song. So that's roughly from 5:19 onwards I wouldn't say that, the riff's been going round and round my head all day today. Accidentally caught myself absent-mindedly singing "you fucking psycho" with the boss in earshot, too, and the only defence I have is its catchiness! The thing is, I don't want them to do OoS again. They did that 14 years ago, and to do it again would be a step backwards. For me, and this is only a personal opinion, it's got a great melody (especially the 7-note melisma on "now"), the structure is genuinely innovative (even if some don't like it, I much prefer it in this form than a verse - chorus - verse - chorus - solo - chorus structure), the jazzy walking distorted bass is fantastic and new, and the two riffs really work. It's not OoS, and I don't think it would fit on any of their other albums either. That's exactly what I want from them - something new, with some lineage to the things I love them for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Doubt it'll get much airplay. It's stupidly long for no reason, without a great catchy hook to speak of. For me the best part in this song is actually the very ending where he sings and plays the same note, it's the closest to OoS they get in the entire song. So that's roughly from 5:19 onwards It's not stupidly long. Doesn't even get near the the 8-minute mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareeh Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 It's stupidly long You're wrong (and also, that's what she said) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearAndPanic Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 It's not stupidly long. Doesn't even get near the the 8-minute mark. Length's not a problem but I could've done with different riff to play out the song rather than more chorus after the octavey bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furygirl Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Just listened again for the third time and I'm not sure how I feel about the song now. I think I've lost the ability to be objective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exogenesis Uprising Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Just thought I'd share my new FB cover photo with you all. Also, can't wait to see the song live, it'll sound immense even if the lyrics are hilarious OMG that is just so perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonisdead Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Agreed, it makes me excited for the album too, and I think it's a brilliant start to the Drones era. It shows us that they're back to their rock roots, and is a great introduction to the album's concept. Also, it may seem lazy/bad lyrically, but I'm actually starting to find the lyrics stronger than most previous efforts. In other Muse songs about political/social issues, Matt Bellamy always used to sing about "them"/"they" and "us", with little context. For once, he's tacking the issue head-on, and there's much more of a clear focus on what the song is about. I just hope this continues throughout the album. Oh, and I still think "Your ass belongs to me now" actually still works in the context of the track. Looks like you and I and whoever else wants to hop on the anticipation train for a proper concept album. I'm so glad about the lack of "them"/"they" and "us" on this track. The rest of the album I feel will be promising because he/the band know(s) what the goal is for the record, while the last couple have been very here and there. There's not liking a song, and there's acting like it kicked your puppy and ruined your life. It's people's own fault if they seriously expected Muse to do another Forced In. For me the problems of the song are this: 1. Same riff throughout the song 2. If you only got 1 riff don't make the song 5 minutes long 3. Vocals are meh (not talking about lyrics) However it's not that bad and it will be certainly better live. >same riff throughout the song :facepalm: facepalm: Edited March 15, 2015 by jonisdead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonisdead Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I wouldn't say that, the riff's been going round and round my head all day today. Accidentally caught myself absent-mindedly singing "you fucking psycho" with the boss in earshot, too, and the only defence I have is its catchiness! The thing is, I don't want them to do OoS again. They did that 14 years ago, and to do it again would be a step backwards. For me, and this is only a personal opinion, it's got a great melody (especially the 7-note melisma on "now"), the structure is genuinely innovative (even if some don't like it, I much prefer it in this form than a verse - chorus - verse - chorus - solo - chorus structure), the jazzy walking distorted bass is fantastic and new, and the two riffs really work. It's not OoS, and I don't think it would fit on any of their other albums either. That's exactly what I want from them - something new, with some lineage to the things I love them for. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpypotato Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I would love to see more of that gritty, jazzy bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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