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75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 254 Ratings

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  • Summary: The stadium-sized English trio returns with a follow-up to its 2004 hit 'Absolution,' again produced by Rich Costey.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Q Magazine
    100
    A work of dazzling scope and grandeur... It is impossible to imagine any other band making music quite like this. [Aug 2006, p.106]
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  2. Dot Music
    60
    This is the first Muse album to sound - brace yourself, outrageous melodrama fans - ordinary.
  3. The A.V. Club
    33
    Give Muse credit for remaking itself over the years into a full-blown theatrical experience, and not just another echoing rock band. But that experience is, frankly, kind of shitty.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 152 out of 170
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 170
  3. Negative: 9 out of 170
  1. chrisc
    10
    One of my favorite albums of all time. 33? I'm simply speechless that someone could listen to this and rate it that low? WTF do you want? More country music? More eyeliner punk/pop? More bow-wow-wow or whatever the Fk?… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. Systool
    5
    A very deceiving album... I rather appreciate the first three albums of the band, but this one just doesn't work : too much emphasis, no solid structures, not any unforgettable song... Sorry, guys, this album sucks… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MartinF
    1
    Such a disappointment. Gentlemen you should have done better!
    • 0 of 4 users said yes

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