New Born Lee Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have to say MK Ultra. US is brilliant but MK Ultra is the freshest song on the new album, where the similarities to existing bands and their material are least noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furygirl Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I agree that MK Ultra sounds new and different, while US has some elements of previous Muse songs. I really love both, but MK Ultra is just too short! I like US maybe a little more because it's longer and has several different sections to it, and each section has a different feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Unnatural Selection. This has become my second favorite Muse song now, topped only by Plug in Baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melon Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 lol these are my 2 favs on the album! besides Exo, that's just it's own thing........... I can't decide, I love them both for different reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Socks Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 'Unnatural Selection'. I've found it quite hard to properly get into 'MK Ultra'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfred Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I like them both, but prefer MK Ultra. In my opinion Unnatural Selection would be better with the last minute or so cut off, as it jars a bit going back to the refrain after the middle bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeptodream138 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Seriously, I can't choose. I like both equally and they're probably my favorite songs off Resistance. I think Unnatural Selection will be epic live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragtion Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 possibly two of the best songs on the album, but unnatural selection is definitely more hair-raising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haarpuna Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 As of now, I prefer MK Ultra. Nothing wrong with US though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal0119 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I prefer US, but just wish that ending was a tad longer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Fox Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 At the moment I just like Unnatural Selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edguy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Both are among the best muse songs ever, but i have to go for MK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtsyChick Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Unnatural here, too! I want a mix-up: Unnatural Desires. BTW: I couldn't possibly do a search for this answer, so: MK = ? Edit: Ohhhh... Musewiki to the rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frances Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I can't decide! It will be interesting to see what they are like live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I liked US more the first few listens, but MK Ultra has really grown on me since and I definitely prefer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOOOONUS PAAAAANTS Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 MK Ultra. As said in the other topic, it's like The Resistance's answer to Stockholm Syndrome. It's dark, grim, paranoid and rifftastic. I'm hoping to see this live as a set closer with a bunchload of riffs. It also has the most unique guitar sound that the band has done to date, almost has a videogame-esque sound to it. Unnatural Selection is really great. It's jammy, riffy and I love the lyrics. But imo it's the most "b-side esque" track on the album. Not that it's a bad thing ofcourse. It's probably cause in terms of what Muse do rock-wise, it's not as complex as most of their other songs. Disagree. I really, really don't see the comparison to Stockholm Syndrome. MK Ultra for me is too repetetive, and the synth strings (or real strings, I've no idea) get on my nerves, to be honest. I think Muse synths are at their best when they're arpeggiating and at their worst...well, in MK Ultra. I'd agree that Unnatural Selection can feel disjointed at times, but given the rest of the song I feel the MK Ultra riff has nothing in common with its context. In addition, it comes with the same problem that many songs from the Resistance have: it's synthy, poppiness is only compounded by its repetitiveness. In a better song, take Stockholm Syndrome, the drumline changes within a verse, the synths run massive arpeggios, there's an interesting riff, and the solo, while not especially complex, expands on the riff in a way that jives with the rest the song. I could go on and on about any of the songs in Absolution or OoS, but, as I'm sure my comments elsewhere have made abundantly clear, I'm not a fan of this new album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbo Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Disagree. I really, really don't see the comparison to Stockholm Syndrome. MK Ultra for me is too repetetive, and the synth strings (or real strings, I've no idea) get on my nerves, to be honest. I think Muse synths are at their best when they're arpeggiating and at their worst...well, in MK Ultra. I'd agree that Unnatural Selection can feel disjointed at times, but given the rest of the song I feel the MK Ultra riff has nothing in common with its context. In addition, it comes with the same problem that many songs from the Resistance have: it's synthy, poppiness is only compounded by its repetitiveness. In a better song, take Stockholm Syndrome, the drumline changes within a verse, the synths run massive arpeggios, there's an interesting riff, and the solo, while not especially complex, expands on the riff in a way that jives with the rest the song. I could go on and on about any of the songs in Absolution or OoS, but, as I'm sure my comments elsewhere have made abundantly clear, I'm not a fan of this new album. Funny you should say it's repetitive when Stockholm Syndrome is one of the most repetitive Muse songs ever done, and even I who love that song admit to that. On live performances I sometimes even forget if it's come to the stick solo or if its on the outro. Sure it's got a speedy drumriff and a nice solo but it doesn't really expand onto anything from that where-as MK Ultra is more experimental and diverse. I love both songs just about equally but MK Ultra might be that one pinch higher. Also you DO know that the videogametronic like sound is a Guitar, right? It's not a synth. The track is guitar dominated more than any other Muse song I've seen and if anything the synth is just for the background ambients. If you've seen the making of you'd notice it, it's a heavily FX processed guitar using one of their new pads. I was surprised when I found that out but it's true. This is one of the reasons why I'm worried over how they'll pull it off live cause they'd need two guitar players or the sound wouldn't be the same throughout the entire song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownAndOut Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Love 'em both but Unnatural Selection wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Look So Fine Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Well the first time I heard US I just had the biggest shit-eating grin on my face that wouldn't go away. The riffage is just so delicious. I thought for sure it'd be my #1 top played song on last.fm....until I saw that MK Ultra was (to my surprise). I think what I love about MK Ultra is that the energy level is just up up up the whole time and the guitar sound and riffs are so unusual. I also think that Matt's melodic vocal line in the verses is beautiful. It starts low and builds up into something sweeping and powerful all at the same time. But US is just so damn catchy!!!! I can't decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachopin Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 MK Ultra is amazin'. I love the way Unnatural Selection rocks out at the end but MK Ultra has the best bassline and gives me goosebumps:awesome: Definitely Unnatural Selection. MK Ultra is also pretty cool, but US is more clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieMUSE Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 MK Ultra is amazin'. I love the way Unnatural Selection rocks out at the end but MK Ultra has the best bassline and gives me goosebumps:awesome: Well said... It sorta reminded me of "Plug In Baby" for a little while but then i just didn't care... I loved it too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0hawk Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I love how influenced and diverse Unnatural Selection really is. I'm not saying these influences are bad, but this song acts as a homage to several great bands of the past and the OoS/Absolution era of Muse. Judging by the extended, 5.1 version of the song: - Organ intro slightly reminiscent of Megalomania, the only other Muse song with a prominent organ - That small Queen explosion after the intro, with a very Brian May-esque soound - New Born-esque riff - The energy of The Small Print packed into the verse - Similarities to Thoughts of Dying Atheist in the chorus - Pink Floyd/The Mars Volta interlude + solo - Metallica outro! The thing is, the song remains cohesive in the transitions, and packs a punch. Not the best song on The Resistance, but a wonderful addition that pays tribute to, well, music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garseys Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 US mainly for the "counter balance this comotion" bit, it reminds me of one of my fav abba songs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie g Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 mk ultra its so fast and never lets you breathe in a sense whereas Unnatural selection does drag on a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopix Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The bassline is quite cool and difinitetly adds to the song (mk ultra) but I much prefer the basslines in USOE, Uprising, Resistance ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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