Drones Album Discussion Thread

[Mozza]

Haha I like that. Their first 4 albums are the only ones worth debating over

 

Abso and BHaR were slated on release

 

At least BHaR's flaws were the positioning of Soldiers Poem/Invincible and the butchering of Assassin and Exo-Politics. The album itself aged well unlike the last two

[Korgman78]

Revolt isn't that bad... On the first listen I was not convinced at all and very surprised but now I like it. The solo at the end is very good.

And this song is reminding me of Fillip to a certain extent x)

[hipbones]

Not as effective as Fabri's usage.

 

I know.

He's back on Friday, I think.

[TheAlex]

For musicians out here, did u realise that all the songs on this album have a connection with the note D (all of them are D major, D minor or G major) except dead inside! I don't think that's a coincidence, that adds up to the cohesion...

[hyper_chondriac_muser]

You must have not been in this thread three hours ago XD

 

Yeah, to be fair I haven't ventured very far back in the thread – the shitstorm probably happened when it leaked. Can imagine the comments

[Citizen Erased 01]

You must have not been in this thread three hours ago XD

 

exactly everyone who was pissed off with it has deserted the forum. It seems very quiet now

[Sideswipe]

As for the songs, I'd rank/rate them

 

Reapers 10/10

The Handler 10/10

Defector 8/10

Globalist 8/10

Aftermath 8/10

Mercy 7/10

Psycho 7/10

Revolt 6/10

Dead Inside 6/10

Drones (Haven't heard it yet)

[Old Man Pigeon]

Has anyone counted the amount of 'drones' uttered in this album?

[iLoveOldMuse]

Early indications:

 

OoS

Showbiz

Absolution

 

BHaR

 

Drones

TR

T2L

 

Don't expect that to ever change

 

^* Story of my Muse life. The first 3 are interchangeable depending on seasons. BHaR is in a league of it's own #4. I completely blame that album. The last 3 (which could be interchangeable) are what I consider BHaR sequels. Maybe T2L is the definitive worst because unlike TR and Drones which have MK Ultra, I Belong To You, Reapers and The Handler ... T2L has nothing going on for me. #lastpostthanksagainMuse&MuseBoard.

[Citizen Erased 01]

Has anyone counted the amount of 'drones' uttered in this album?

 

fantastic signature btw

 

EDIT: or tagline or whatever the fuck it is haha, Pigeons and Hawks

[colonizedmind]

So the pro shot tour videos?

[AdamCee]

Reapers -> The Handler -> Defector is probably the best trio of songs on a muse record.

 

 

For me at least.

 

It's close, but I think I agree

[andr3a22]

Dead Inside 6/10

Psycho 6/10

Mercy 7/10

Reapers 8/10

Handler 9/10

Defector 7/10

Revolt 1/10

Aftermath 3/10

The Globalist 6/10

Drones 2/10

 

OOS > Absolution > Showbiz == BHAR > Resistance > Drones > T2L

[serpentsatellite]

Of course, during a terrible day at work that I couldn't get out of on time... Of course.

 

I guess maybe if you don't believe in anything after death why would you care if people remember you well i.e doesn't matter as you won't exist. I realise re-reading that it sounds a bit stupid maybe im just projecting my thoughts

 

My first response was "because you're not a narcissistic dickbag that doesn't care if the world ends when you do"

 

But, seriously, Matt has said in the past that the legacy would be the ONLY thing that would matter in that situation. How people remember you. Your music, your kids, etc.

 

Anyways, another other than the obvious, other then Spidey and that OldMuse person being melodramatic?

[Old Man Pigeon]

So the pro shot tour videos?

 

Yep!! I want these

[Destroya]

Ratings have changed

 

Dead Inside: 8/10

Psycho: 9/10

Mercy: : 7/10

Reapers: 10/10

The Handler: 9/10

Defector: 8/10

Revolt: 6/10

Aftermath: 5/10

The Globalist: 8/10

 

Haven't heard the title track yet or studio versions of JFK and Drill Sergent (unless the Psycho video counts).

[Hazzr]

Of course, during a terrible day at work that I couldn't get out of on time... Of course.

 

 

 

My first response was "because you're not a narcissistic dickbag that doesn't care if the world ends when you do"

 

But, seriously, Matt has said in the past that the legacy would be the ONLY thing that would matter in that situation. How people remember you. Your music, your kids, etc.

 

Anyways, another other than the obvious, other then Spidey and that OldMuse person being melodramatic?

 

Fair enough then. And yeah I didn't mean that in a narcissistic way I mean as in like if you cease to exist in the end it doesn't matter if you have legacy after death, aside from a fleeting nice thought before you die. Obviously you'ld care about ppl you leave behind as they continue to exist independent of you, which I'm is the scariest part about death as you know loved ones will still live and you won't even exist. Anyway i'be been here with my negativity since about 4pm so I need to leave

[That_Italian_Guy]

OK, i guess that for me it's

 

Absolution

Origin of symmetry

Black Holes and Revelation

Drones=Showbiz

The Resistance

The 2nd Law

[s3ker]

By the way, despite wether you actually like the album or not, does anyone feel like the rythm section is tighter than ever before? The synergy between bass and drums is just through the roof. That Reapers-Handlers combo is totally elevated by the way Chris and Dom are playing atm. It's not that they weren't tight. Maybe the punchy production is just making me realise that.

 

Also I don't know if It's Matt's writting Chri's lines but they're amazing.

[Old Man Pigeon]

fantastic signature btw

 

EDIT: or tagline or whatever the fuck it is haha, Pigeons and Hawks

 

Ha I'm guessing tagline? I've never been one for bothering with signatures

[Arcanom]

First listen,

 

Defector: 9/10 simple muse song. all what you expect from an almost perfect muse song.

 

Revolt: 8/10 this was ODD. Sounds alot like Queen. However vocals are superb and its so fucking CATCHY. YOU'VE FELT LOVE YOU'VE FELT PAIN YOU CAN GROOOOW

 

Aftermath: 8/10 OK I DIDNT EXPECT THIS. Blues intro bluesy tunes towards the mid/end of song. Im just speechless to see Matt finally play bluesy stuff. So fucking happy

 

Globalist: 11/10 Lived up to the hype for me. First slow part is amazing. So fucking emotional. It may sound cheesy however within the context its plain good both lyrically and musically. The heavy part is just good quality Muse riff. I loved how the instagram solo is attached to end of the riff and then dissolves into "emptyness". Piano piece is almost like Exogenesis but in better context. Definetly one of best piece ever recorded by Muse.

 

Drones: Not my cup of tea but in the context of album it fits perfectly as a "hymn". Wouldnt want to see it at a live concert

 

Overall: I love how each song connects to the other one perfectly. I would rate the full album almost as good as Origin of Symmetry. Well above Resistance and 2nd Law, above BH&R and tiny bit above Absolution. 9/10

[TheAlex]

By the way, despite wether you actually like the album or not, does anyone feel like the rythm section is tighter than ever before? The synergy between bass and drums is just through the roof. That Reapers-Handlers combo is totally elevated by the way Chris and Dom are playing atm. It's not that they weren't tight. Maybe the punchy production is just making me realise that.

 

Also I don't know if It's Matt's writting Chri's lines but they're amazing.

 

I think it's because it's a "live album" more than before, they really played together ;-)

[CatchHellBlues]

I've made a cut. Reduced it down to 8 songs and combined Psycho & Globalist

[colonizedmind]

I've made a cut. Reduced it down to 8 songs and combined Psycho & Globalist

 

All before the album can even say hello to shop shelves!!

[s3ker]

I think it's because it's a "live album" more than before, they really played together ;-)

 

Oh, cool! I didn't know that. It does make sense