Hat Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 A true controversial opinion: I've never liked MOTP. I don't mind what is sounds like though. Oh no you didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn. Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Have you heard the Costey mix? For some reason i prefer it over the original [YT] [/YT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 A true controversial opinion: I've never liked MOTP. I don't mind what is sounds like though. Yep. The main problem with Muse isn't that they changed, but that they left the concept of having a distinctive sound. Sure the sound progressed, but now it's just gone completely. And I feel like even if they do return to the roots, the sound will be lost and all that will be left is 11 totally separate songs with nothing to connect them besides having riffs. I mean even if Space Dementia, Plug In Baby and Megalomania are all really different, they share the same sound. I think we've had songs on the last couple of albums that have a distinctive "Muse sound", but for the most part I agree. Follow Me is the most flagrant offender in my opinion. That said, I do think they could still make a cohesive album if they make an effort rather than the scattershot approach that characterised T2L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The Costey edit is worse imo, vocals are too high in the mix. Though it sounds a bit clearer, it's also a bit boring compared to the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobby Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I like the Costey edit and the original equally tbh, it just depends on what mood I'm in that determines which one I listen to. If the original was remastered, it'd probably end up being my favourite (oh, how I would kill for a remastered BHAR <3). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sade Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 My issue with MOTP is the melody which I don't respond to and overall it gives me this unexplainable anxious feeling. It feels like it has this hysterical edge or something. So the remix doesn't really help much. I actually looked at TR and 2TL tracklists to try to figure out which songs had a Muse-y sound and while obviously most songs had some Muse essence in them, I think only MK Ultra, Uprising, Resistance and maybe Supremacy (taking out the Bond embellisments) feel like natural continuations to the older sound of Muse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DifferentPerson Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm just hoping the album doesn't sound like Agitated and Yes Please, at this point... I'd be happy if they incorporated some fast, heavy riffs like those into the album as long as the songs are a bit more... developed than Agitated or Yes Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'd be happy if they incorporated some fast, heavy riffs like those into the album as long as the songs are a bit more... developed than Agitated or Yes Please. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 My issue with MOTP is the melody which I don't respond to and overall it gives me this unexplainable anxious feeling. It feels like it has this hysterical edge or something. So the remix doesn't really help much.That's kind of what makes it so good imo, and exactly what I lack in songs post-BH&R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 My issue with MOTP is the melody which I don't respond to and overall it gives me this unexplainable anxious feeling. It feels like it has this hysterical edge or something. So the remix doesn't really help much. That's actually one of the things I love about it. I mean, besides that it just fucking sounds amazing. The "hectic" feeling of the song exactly embodies what the lyrics are about, and that's pretty awesome, imo. Makes the entire thing just feel more emotional and personal. I'd be happy if they incorporated some fast, heavy riffs like those into the album as long as the songs are a bit more... developed than Agitated or Yes Please. I don't have a problem with fast, heavy riffs... Just that those two songs (which Matt seems to have regained a fondness for all of a sudden) are a bit shit, overall. MK Ultra isn't a bad song, I really like a lot of it (lyrics, intro, guitar work)... but it's missing something. I find it a bit boring, and always feel like I WANT to like it more than I ever do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 MK Ultra isn't a bad song, I really like a lot of it (lyrics, intro, guitar work)... but it's missing something. I find it a bit boring, and always feel like I WANT to like it more than I ever do. I think it needed a bit more roughness, a bit more crunch in the guitars to really make an impact. As it is, it's just a little too smooth to really make an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 MK Ultra isn't a bad song, I really like a lot of it (lyrics, intro, guitar work)... but it's missing something. I find it a bit boring, and always feel like I WANT to like it more than I ever do. Same. And I don't really get what it is either. It's basically TRs MoTP but I just can't get into it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum IV Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 MK Ultra isn't a bad song, I really like a lot of it (lyrics, intro, guitar work)... but it's missing something. I find it a bit boring, and always feel like I WANT to like it more than I ever do. I find the guitar work lets the song down. The intro riff is OK, I don't mind the pattern but that stabby octaver tone reeks of overproduction. Then you have the verse which consists of three notes, and it just sounds like they ran out of ideas. On the other hand the choruses are brilliant, especially the first one with those harmonies, strings and beefy riffage. The second chorus is pretty good, but would sound better if the strings were more audible like on the 5.1 version. And of course the outro kicks ass, somehow Muse + Drop D riffage never ceases to amaze. So basically yeah, not a bad song but it needs more work, and sounds boring and uninspired at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 MK Ultra is pretty perfect so far as I'm concerned. I like the simplicity of the verses, it gives Matt's voice a chance to shine. Only bit I don't like is how he has to pronounce 'deleted' to make it fit, sounds horrible and American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Maybe that's why I've never had a problem with that pronunciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopix Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm just hoping the album doesn't sound like Agitated and Yes Please, at this point... This just isn't going to happen. It's still more likely it's gunna be more like TR and T2L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The thing is that Agitated and Yes Please are b-sides, and largely just Muse screwing around with a few riffs. If they went down that route the songs are more likely to develop into something like New Born, SS, US ectr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm not as fond of NB and US as I am of much of their other work, either... I was only saying about YP and Agitated as they mysteriously popped back into the sets around the time Matt started saying that was what the next album would sound like. US did, I suppose, as well. But at least the US played live was superior to the one on the album. Still no where near one of my fav songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Maybe that's why I've never had a problem with that pronunciation. You degenerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I always thought he sounded pretty American when singing anyways, if you could define it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopix Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Showbiz isn't as good a song as people make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Showbiz isn't as good a song as people make out. Nah, it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter. Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Showbiz isn't as good a song as people make out. Nah, it is yeah, it's pretty top 10 material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yerr, tis'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneonfish Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Showbiz isn't as good a song as people make out. I really like it, but I do agree. It's the lyrics, they're so cringey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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