LTmusefan Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 this was probably already done, but i couldn't find it. so lets discuss: Showbiz: interesting art, the blue planet shows the interest of science and the girl makes the album's theme relate to love. OoS: i still don't know what this is of and i REALLY want to know (it's like the main reason i made this thread:LOL:) but i guess it sums up the overall uniqueness of the album. Absolution: shows the theme of religion throughout the album and makes you think. BH&R: i thought i read somewhere this was of the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse (did i say that right? ) and it shows the space theme with the planet they're on TR: symbolizes exogenesis and all the beauty of the world with the colors. overall i think it goes: TR>OoS>Abso>BH&R>Showbiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haarpuna Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Yay! I really love Muse's album art, it's always so mysterious and often really makes you think! Absolution is my favorite, I love the eerie theme and the question - do these people leave Earth or are they coming down to it? I like to think they are some strange people coming down to Earth, it's nice and creepy I agree about OoS - wth does it mean? ^^ But this mystery adds to the beauty of it! BH&R is a little freaky, but overall fits with Muse's beloved space theme. I found The Resistance's artwork a little disappointing, it's way too colorful imo, but even this artwork fits with the diversity of styles and influences and the overall beauty of the record. The artwork for Showbiz is quite dull in my opinion. It barely does anything for me, and I feel the addition of that girl is really random. But overall, as I said, Muse's artworks rules - especially those done by Storm Thorgerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popelady Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The album artwork is all good but I think my overall favorite is Hysteria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTmusefan Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 strange, i know it doesn't have to do anything with the topic lol but Hullabaloo is growing on me so much that i'm crazily calling it my favorite Muse album atm because i love the haunting atmosphere. i'll probably reconsider it a matter of hours but still:D btw Hullabaloo's artwork could have been better, but it still captures the album mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I, Prada Shoes Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Muse has some really bad album art, probably some of the worst I've seen that still manages to look professional (if you know what I mean). Except for OoS and The Resistance; those two are quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTmusefan Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Muse has some really bad album art, probably some of the worst I've seen that still manages to look professional (if you know what I mean). Except for OoS and The Resistance; those two are quite nice. um no, they have really good art. well at least add Absolution to that list.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riveon Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I think Absolution < The Resistance < OOS < BH&R < Showbiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTmusefan Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 I think Absolution < The Resistance < OOS < BH&R < Showbiz u think showbiz is the best?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popelady Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 u think showbiz is the best?!?! Showbiz is pretty good. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTmusefan Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Showbiz is pretty good. . . well i wouldn't say it is better than TR:p but that's just me....i just overreacted cuz not that many people like Showbiz's art that much but i'm ok with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davinq Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The album artwork is all good but I think my overall favorite is Hysteria _ .. _ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popelady Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Titties ya? i was thinking more like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davinq Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 i was thinking more like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingardium LevioSIA Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I love all their album art. I really can't bring myself to put it in order of preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popelady Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 On the titties note, crying shame is pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anxyous Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Showbiz - she burns like the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The Absolution artwork is hideously cliché, as is that for Black Holes & Revelations. I'm not a great fan of Storm Thorgersen to be honest. Origin Of Symmetry is easily Muse's best artwork to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Born Lee Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 To me, the OoS artwork is very literal. The prong-like things are symmetrical- cut them through the middle and each part will be the same. They growing out of the ground, and are forming a little community of prong-things. Thus, this is the Origin of the Symmetrical prong-things. I've no idea what the Origin of Symmetry is according to Michio Kaku, the author of the book the title was taken from, so it mightn't be the real interpretation, but that's how I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benit Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The Absolution artwork is hideously cliché, as is that for Black Holes & Revelations. I'm not a great fan of Storm Thorgersen to be honest. Origin Of Symmetry is easily Muse's best artwork to date. How is Absolution and BH&R atrwork cliché? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Matt was very involved in the artwork for Showbiz I read, and he wasn't very happy with the result. I think he said it looked shit! But it's okay, it's not mindblowingly amazing but there's nothing wrong with it. I'm not really concerned with their artwork generally. I mean it's fine on CD covers, but I wouldn't get particularly passionate about it, but I absolutely love The Resistance artwork. I would put it up in my house, if they sold the prints and it fitted. I think I'd have to buy a new modern apartment just to put the artwork up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTmusefan Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 To me, the OoS artwork is very literal. The prong-like things are symmetrical- cut them through the middle and each part will be the same. They growing out of the ground, and are forming a little community of prong-things. Thus, this is the Origin of the Symmetrical prong-things. I've no idea what the Origin of Symmetry is according to Michio Kaku, the author of the book the title was taken from, so it mightn't be the real interpretation, but that's how I see it. makes sense, as by origin of symmetry he meant that we were all similar, or shared a connection and all the prong things are the same. so yeah, i guess that's as far as u can really go with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earnest Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Besides Showbiz, none of the album covers are really a hit with me. Im sure theres an underlying meaning to each one, but superfically, they're unattractive. However the singles are great! Especially Knights of Cydonia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Rug I Sty Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I think Absolution < The Resistance < OOS < BH&R < Showbiz Reverse that and i agree (YEAH! un-necessary smiley!). Oh and showbiz is as bad as BH&R So: Absolution > The Resistance > OOS > BH&R = Showbiz Showbiz does nothing for me, but BH&R almost makes me sick. I don't know why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauralove Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 OOS is the most impressive album art I've ever seen. And I know art, I've studied it for a long time... I actually did an essay and a study for the cover of OOS. Big A! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopix Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 How is Absolution and BH&R atrwork cliché? I know. Who would be able to think of that artwork from hearing the album names alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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