JessicaSarahS 44 Posted November 15, 2018 https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/muse-simulation-theory/ "The lingering discrepancy between Muse’s popular and critical reputations comes from the fact that they have never before expressed humor in their own superhero cosplay, which by Drones entailed shiny suits and a stage made of magnets. They used to think they were Christian Bale’s Batman, and are starting to accept that it’s OK to be Adam West." Did they not watch the video for Panic Station? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
static shadows 16 Posted November 15, 2018 Have they never heard 'Knights of Cydonia'? I've actually seen the claim that they take themselves too seriously around a fair bit recently, but aside from most of Drones, they've clearly had a vein of intentional Spinal Tap-esque ludicrousness and often self-deprecating humour running through every album from BH&R onwards. There's a lot I'd criticise latter-era Muse for, but being dour and not having a sense of humour is not one of them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessicaSarahS 44 Posted November 15, 2018 Have they never heard 'Knights of Cydonia'? I've actually seen the claim that they take themselves too seriously around a fair bit recently, but aside from most of Drones, they've clearly had a vein of intentional Spinal Tap-esque ludicrousness and often self-deprecating humour running through every album from BH&R onwards. There's a lot I'd criticise latter-era Muse for, but being dour and not having a sense of humour is not one of them. Exactly. I suppose Drones might have sapped a lot of humor out of previous eras for those that only remember things in the short term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobby 99 Posted November 15, 2018 They’ve flip-flopped in between for about 10 years I’d say. Knights and Supermassive were openly silly but the rest of Black Holes wasn’t, TR probs took itself too seriously other than IBTY and mayyybe Eurasia, with T2L it was almost as if the point was to be as ridiculous as possible for most of the album, then Drones went back to taking the ‘concept’ quite seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forevermusic 10 Posted November 15, 2018 Pretty sure 3/5 is one of their higher Pitchfork scores tbf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonisdead 10 Posted November 15, 2018 It’s higher than anything since BHAR, surprised Ian Cohen was feeling generous. I also can’t disagree with anything he says in this review Share this post Link to post Share on other sites