Hat Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 They should have a museboard member on watch at all times, supervising the process. We can have a schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'm honestly less concerned with Muse putting out a terrible, lazy song that has no appeal to me than I am with their terrible, lazy antics with their live shows. Although admittedly there's likely overlap between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Been sending Dick Town to my friends who are not really fans but like some hits. Literally nobody liked the song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I think it's gonna be a hit tbh. Even if only because it's gonna be forced down our throats for the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobby Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 They should have a museboard member on watch at all times, supervising the process. We can have a schedule. I imagine that'd have pretty much the same effect as whatever happened with Psycho tbh "YES, now do the vuilstamen riff NINE MORE TIMES." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 If this really does become some kind of themesong for a kiddie network, yes, it will likely become popular, if just in a Twilight-esque sort of fanbase way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I imagine that'd have pretty much the same effect as whatever happened with Psycho tbh "YES, now do the vuilstamen riff NINE MORE TIMES." Structurally Drones is so much what I'd expect the fanbase to come up with as an album. Just needs piano songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Little Animal Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) I've been listening to the latest (2016) Soulwax album a lot lately and pretty much every song is the same idea musically, an electronic bass driving dancey bouncy electro synth rock. The vocals are delivered in pretty much the same way throughout the album, apart from the instrumental tracks. I'd say musically some of the tracks are at least as similar as Madness and Dig Down are. And yet -apart from the instrumental opening track- nothing about it annoys or bores me, nothing feels stale. The whole thing makes me want to dance. Maybe because, while the sound is somewhat retro and hardly original, it doesn't sound like a bad copy of songs I already know from other artists? Maybe because it's not presented as something pompous or ambitious? Or does it have to do with my expectations? Either way, I don't know what it is, but they pulled of a cohesive, enjoyable album that is never groundbreaking, but very enjoyable. I wonder how Muse, in their quest to be original, are accomplishing the opposite. Anyway, long rant without much of a point. I really want Soulwax to produce a Muse album. That would be amazing. Edited May 19, 2017 by That Little Animal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchHellBlues Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 As far as we've heard him say, Matt's been signing on for individual albums at this point; that contract was originally up years ago. The licensing information for Warner on Drones was different, too, if you look at it. They're not putting this shit out because of any contract obligations, it's more likely they're signing on for the money. Yeah that was my thinking. Just thought that maybe due to their contract with WM that they were obligated to make more commercial music, or try to be more commercially successful anyway. Guess that theory is out the window then. Maybe they just like being 'sellouts' more than making good and meaningful music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo_musero Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) The only thing that bothers me is that the song is totally not original in any way. I mean, I still enjoy it (feels like I'm the only one though), but it really doesn't bring anything new. I mean, I think it's decent, but... And, well, I think that lately the band needs a lyricist. Sorry, Matt, but Muse's lyrics never clicked on me generally. Edited May 19, 2017 by topo_musero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Muse and hip hop influences? It worked well with Arctic Monkeys and their AM.. although I'm beginning to lose faith (pun not intended) in Matt's artisitc sense. Alex Turner managed to write 7 albums and 2 EPs and everything on them was fresh. Not to mention the lyrical superiority when comparing to Matt's efforts since BHAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurkinglurkerlurksagain Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I was thinking of bringing up AM, but figured Alex Turner and Matt Bellamy are probably worlds apart in terms of what they'd use when it comes to hip-hop influences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobby Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 'Nother interview, Matt estimates 3 songs this year and 3 songs next year. Muse and hip hop influences? It worked well with Arctic Monkeys and their AM.. although I'm beginning to lose faith (pun not intended) in Matt's artisitc sense. Alex Turner managed to write 7 albums and 2 EPs and everything on them was fresh. Not to mention the lyrical superiority when comparing to Matt's efforts since BHAR. Commercially, definitely, but AM was easily their worst record imo. Not that that necessarily means anything with regards to Muse. As for his lyrics, Alex's are miles better than Matt's from any era tbf. Muse have made some top albums but the lyrics rarely go above 'decent', apart from maybe on Abso. He only said beats when he mentioned hip hop influences tbf and, like I said, his definition of that probably doesn't stray far from what we've already seen on Madness and UD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Fusspot Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I think it's gonna be a hit tbh. Even if only because it's gonna be forced down our throats for the next few months. Would be surprised to see it do well (if at all) in the charts here in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 'Nother interview, Matt estimates 3 songs this year and 3 songs next year. Commercially, definitely, but AM was easily their worst record imo. Not that that necessarily means anything with regards to Muse. As for his lyrics, Alex's are miles better than Matt's from any era tbf. Muse have made some top albums but the lyrics rarely go above 'decent', apart from maybe on Abso. He only said beats when he mentioned hip hop influences tbf and, like I said, his definition of that probably doesn't stray far from what we've already seen on Madness and UD. While I agree that AM was their worst record, it was still good. Most importantly it felt fresh and original. As for the lyrics - Abso had some great lyrics but so did OoS era. I still get shivers listening to Megalomania, Space Dementia, CE or even Shine. But true, Turner is consistent lyrically. Hell, in my honest opinion he is the best lyricist alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurkinglurkerlurksagain Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 But true, Turner is consistent lyrically. Hell, in my honest opinion he is the best lyricist alive. I like Turner, but not the best alive. Dylan is still breathing. As for someone still putting out great music, Nick Cave is up there. This is excluding rappers like Kendrick Lamar and Aesop Rock. Edit: also John Darnielle from The Mountain Goats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen_Erased3 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Matt gave an interview to 1LIVE, a German radio station: http://www1.wdr.de/radio/1live/on-air/sendungen/1live-plan-b/muse-120.html here are the main facts: - new album late 2018 - europe tour 2018 - they wanna release a new song every 3-4 months - new album influenced by "burning man festival", many songs with EBM elements and Hiphop beats Looks like the album will be pure shit. Maybe we can expect like a Radiohead's amnesiac.Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 - new album influenced by "burning man festival", many songs with EBM elements and Hiphop beats Well they sure are gonna be digging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I like Turner, but not the best alive. Dylan is still breathing. As for someone still putting out great music, Nick Cave is up there. This is excluding rappers like Kendrick Lamar and Aesop Rock. Edit: also John Darnielle from The Mountain Goats. Ohh I did just kill Bob Dylan didn't I? True, nonetheless I respect Turner greatly and even if 'best alive' is an exaggeration, he's surely up there among the best. I might check some Nick Cave's songs. I'm not into Rap really, apart from some Eminem tunes from my childhood He had some great songs with good lyrics back in the days; Stan, Lose Yourself or Sing for the Moment. I quite enjoyed Graduation from Kanye though, not sure what people make of him nowadays, musically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Little Animal Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Maybe we can expect like a Radiohead's amnesiac.Why not? Because if you listen to Amnesiac you won't find a song nearly as horrible as Dig Down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum IV Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Structurally Drones is so much what I'd expect the fanbase to come up with as an album. Just needs piano songs. I'm pretty sure the thinking going into Drones was, "alright let's please the hardcore fanbase now, then we can continue doing music we want to do and hopefully they won't whinge." Of course that line of thinking fails, because now the diehards are expecting more hard rock. Then you drop a synthpop track and they become convinced the band has sold out etc. Linkin Park did pretty much the same thing. After edging towards more electronic and subdued territory for a few albums, they went full heavy metal for an album. Now they've "suddenly" gone pop and people are losing their shit. Mike explained it pretty well though. They were just sick of playing the same hard-rock style of music, so the change was necessary for keeping enthusiasm alive in the band, even if it makes some fans unhappy. I imagine Muse are in a similar position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobby Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Mike explained it pretty well though. They were just sick of playing the same hard-rock style of music, so the change was necessary for keeping enthusiasm alive in the band, even if it makes some fans unhappy. I imagine Muse are in a similar position. Nah, I think they still love being a rock band at heart. They practically live for moshing crowds and you can tell from interviews and behind-the-scenes stuff that they're still very much into their riffs. The real pop-y stuff over the last 10 years has always been more of an excursion imo, the odd couple or few per album (Supermassive/Starlight, UD/IBTY, Madness/Follow Me/Panic, Dead Inside/Mercy/Revolt). It's just that those taking up the majority of the singles in that time means that that's the side they've established themselves as to a lot of people which, in turn, is probs what makes Matt feel compelled to put them in the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurkinglurkerlurksagain Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yeah I agree. Didn't almost all of them say they were most excited about The Handler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoledman Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Nah, I think they still love being a rock band at heart. They practically live for moshing crowds and you can tell from interviews and behind-the-scenes stuff that they're still very much into their riffs. The real pop-y stuff over the last 10 years has always been more of an excursion imo, the odd couple or few per album (Supermassive/Starlight, UD/IBTY, Madness/Follow Me/Panic, Dead Inside/Mercy/Revolt). It's just that those taking up the majority of the singles in that time means that that's the side they've established themselves as to a lot of people which, in turn, is probs what makes Matt feel compelled to put them in the set. Remember when Muse use to have singles like "New Born", "Stockholm Syndrome", "Hysteria"? IMHO the rot began with "Time is Running Out" - their first explicit pop song. They never should have done it in retrospect. It gave them chart success and the taste of filthy lucre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bohemian-Cygnus-Running-Out Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'm pretty sure the thinking going into Drones was, "alright let's please the hardcore fanbase now, then we can continue doing music we want to do and hopefully they won't whinge." Of course that line of thinking fails, because now the diehards are expecting more hard rock. Then you drop a synthpop track and they become convinced the band has sold out etc. Linkin Park did pretty much the same thing. After edging towards more electronic and subdued territory for a few albums, they went full heavy metal for an album. Now they've "suddenly" gone pop and people are losing their shit. Mike explained it pretty well though. They were just sick of playing the same hard-rock style of music, so the change was necessary for keeping enthusiasm alive in the band, even if it makes some fans unhappy. I imagine Muse are in a similar position. Yeah except the new Linkin Park stuff is indiscernible from the trash that currently dominates the Top 40, whereas the new Muse song doesn't resemble current pop trends half as much, if really at all. Also, in my humble opinion, the new Muse song is actually good, and the new Linkin Park is either totally clueless or a complete sellout, "Heavy" has been getting some decent play after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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