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Universal acclaim- based on 511 Ratings
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May 21, 2023Acho curioso como Starlight é uma das minhas músicas favoritas all time mas o resto do álbum simplesmente não tem aquele sabor...é bem exprimental e aprecio as letras, porém.
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Jan 26, 2023Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)
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Aug 31, 2022This album is Muse’s highest point the magnum op you can call it. I never liked Supermassive Black Hole I was always thought that song is awful but the rest is great.
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Aug 31, 2022Muse pulls no punches on this record, incorporating fantastic space rock extravagance into their classic alt-rock stylings.
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May 13, 2022The flow of the album, particularly in the first half is excellent.
Best song: Knights of Cydonia
Most underrated song: Map of the Problematique
Worst song: Exo Politics
Most memorable parts: The end of Take a Bow is spectacular, The bridge in Invincible is outstanding, The guitar riffs in Knights of Cydonia -
Apr 1, 2021Its just the best album they released its just wonderful. It has everything in it. Deep and high music.
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Apr 26, 2020My favourite album of all time. From knights of cydonia to starlight, this is yet another fantastic album by Muse.
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Feb 9, 2020
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Sep 29, 2019One of the best three albums from Muse, along with Origin Of Symmetry and Absolution. This album has everything you could want. There’s something for everybody and the execution is flawless. Standouts for me are Supermassive Black Hole, Invincible, City Of Delusion, Knights Of Cydonia and my favourite, Take A Bow which opens the album.
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May 24, 2017Another fantastic album by Muse, after band's masterpiece "Absolution", Matthew Bellamy's band shows that it wasn't only luck: they have such a huge potential.
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Jan 23, 2017Muse are one of the few bands to cross the breach into mainstream successfully and sound better after doing so. BH&R successfully sets the standard for all bands making that jump. It's powerful, it's heavy, it's loud, it's catchy, and it's still distinctively Muse. The only thing I wish they would have brought with them is the length of their previous albums, as this one ends before you're ready.
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Dec 5, 2016
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Sep 29, 2016One of best progress-rock album ever made. Every song of this album are very good, valuable.They showed to people themselves talent. Matt Bellamy's guitar, piano skills considered "One of best musicians of all time".
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Sep 23, 2016Not only is every song on this album a near classic - and the album itself can take that status of one of the strongest albums of the past 15 years - but the lyrics, the guitar work and Matt Bellamy's vocals are all in flawless condition. Which is the best way to describe this album: an absolutely flawless collection of music.
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May 3, 2015Most notable:
+Starlight
+Supermassive Black Hole
+Map of the Problematique
+Exo-Politics
+City of Delusion
+Knights of Cydonia
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Jan 15, 2015Excelente Álbum Hoodoo E City Of Delusion,são as fracas Assassin e Exo-Polotics também são um pouco.
Top 5 Black Holes & Revelations 2006
1-Starlight
2-Map Of The Problematique
3-Invincible
4-Supermassive Black Hole
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Dec 2, 2014
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Apr 20, 2014Muse's 4th studio album may not be their best, but nonetheless, it is a beautiful record. It's a must have for a new Muse fanatic and collectors. It's almost perfect. 9/10 *
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Apr 14, 2014the best album of muse, & the first album of the great band that I heard, this album & showbiz are the best muse albums, I think that are the perfect albums, just for me, and only for me
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Aug 23, 2012This is my favorite album by Muse. The way they have made all the songs is just flawless. It sounds so awesome, not a single day goes by when I don't listen to any song off this record.
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Jun 1, 2012This is alternative rock at it's most powerful. Muse have given us a loud and beautiful album filled with music that's simply inspiring. A breathtaking album.
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Apr 26, 2012I don't like this one as much as Absolution. I felt the songs were not as strong here. I felt disappointed, I felt like they could have done a lot better. "Knights of Cydonia" and "Hoodoo" are the two tracks that really make the album epic as hell, putting "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Starlight" aside.
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Mar 26, 2012
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Jan 30, 2012Black Hole & Revelations takes Muse from relatively big venue status to stadium rock status. Even though the album is more uneven than it's predecessor, it takes them to new heights.
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May 31, 2011"Blacks Holes + Revelations" has proved once again that Muse deserve their place in the British rock hall of fame. Despite not quite having the same top notch music as their previous album, "Absolution", this work has great anthems like "Knights of Cydonia", as well as some hard rock in "Assassin" and slow but graceful pieces like "Soldier's Poem". Very good album
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Feb 13, 2011not as good as absolution but still amazing
supermassive black hole is my least favourite, but knights of cydonia is just.. epic
and guitar solo in invincible is also amazing
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Jan 16, 2011Itâ
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Dec 4, 2010
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Oct 5, 2010Muse strikes me as a combination of Radiohead, ELO, and Rush. Just saw them at Staples Center for the first time and was blown away. But going home and hearing this album solidified my admiration of this band. Great stuff.
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Sep 17, 2010This is an album of mixed genres which has hooked thousands to muse and made them the biggest band around.Fans may prefare Absolution or Origin of symatry but this is certainly a great album
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Sep 11, 2010The most consistent of Muse's albums. I loved how each song in this album is a complete departure from their previous releases, giving an exciting, head bashing or head soothing ride and shows what Muse can really do.
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AidanKOct 5, 2009This is a very good record overall without any particularly week tracks. Not as good in my opinion as Origin of Symetry but much better than Absolution.
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GeorgeR.Sep 13, 2009It's almost, ALMOST perfect. There are little things they've missed out and should have replaced, but I'd happily listen to this over and over again.
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DomWAug 26, 2009Would love to give it a 10 but nothing is perfect is it? For some reason 'Map of the Problematique' brings me to tears of joy when I listen to it - almost like a biological reaction. Any band which can take me to such incredible soaring highs in a dead sober state must have some sort of magical alchemy. Can't wait for their next album.
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chriscAug 15, 2009One 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?
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musehatersareweirdAug 6, 2009It is very hard if not impossible to dislike muse especially since now they've ditched the radiohead copycat sound for good and gone for proper prog rock moves this is album is brilliant and is probably the most accessible yet since they've started playing around in new genres. an essential purchase.
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JimBAug 3, 2009Absolutely amazing album, but I'm not surprised to see it get catcalls from the anti-prog brigade (Rolling Stone, Spin, etc).
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StephanieTApr 28, 2009I think the Band is awesome... and need to come to ONTARIO more often!! but keep the work up and keep jamming!!
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davidiMar 11, 2009Great album, somehow it lacks of more guitar power. Assasin, kights of cydonia, take a bow the best.
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AndrewMar 4, 2009Inspirational.
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KylieOFeb 26, 2009This album is amazing. All the songs sound unique and top-notch. Supermassive Black Hole and Starlight are especially great. Muse's best album yet.
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RyanMDec 13, 2008
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DemetrioH.Aug 11, 2008This album is a truly majestic mix of harmony, soul and cutting edge rock n roll. Everything that Radiohead should have been.
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FrancoisB.Jul 31, 2008MUSE is just the creators of masterpieces. Any retarded person that gives this album a bad rating is a sad case that should stick to its RAVE and DANCE music, boom-boom-boom-boom-boom. Muse has redefined the music industry with awesome, musical and captivating songs that is created by the musical master Matthew Bellamy and his mates
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MPP.Jul 23, 2008
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SteveOJun 28, 2008It's good, but come on guys... It's Radiohead back in 1995 with "The Bends".
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JustinK.Apr 7, 2008with Black Holes and Revelations, Muse have reinvented the meaning of the word "genre". Every song is different in its own respects, and almost every song is noteworthy. Only muse could make a song about a natural space phenomenon be so cool (supermassive blackhole).
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MarkD.Mar 24, 2008Love em or hate em no one else today makes music this big and epic. It takes a special band to even think about writing this kind of music and when you realise that ther's a subtility and consistency lacking on their earlier records you have to admit that they've well and truly pulled it off this time.
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AlexW.Feb 25, 2008Excellent album. Map of the Problematique is probably my favorite track.
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rickyjJan 24, 2008Absolutely phenomenal in every way. It flows with a certain "oomph" that never lets you down. Half romantic, half rebellious, fully awesome.
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SonyaHDec 10, 2007"Black Holes and Revelations" is everything that good rock should be: uptempo, dramatic, rousing, and even a bit full of itself (but never so much that it ceases to be endearing). Anyone not singing along as they drive a bit too fast is a sourpuss.
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DaraghL.Sep 17, 2007Brilliant.
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ScottW.Aug 19, 2007The best of 2006. Heavy music has to sound good for me to put up with it, and this dose it for me. I could listen to this whole albume from the start to finish and then some. You don't like harder music?Well it sucks to be you, in this case.
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MadelineHAug 3, 2007great!!!
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KateB.Jul 7, 2007I love this album, I just wish sometimes it would be a little more subtle. Other than that, I think it is brilliant, and would recommend it to anyone!
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AliBJun 30, 2007MUSE have done great in taking a new direction but keeping their sound. like all previous albums of this band, it's a masterpiece. Assassin, Knights of Cydonia, Take a Bow, etc. are all classics.
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AllenW.Jun 25, 2007A simply outstanding album that blew me away
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GraemeS.Jun 21, 2007I only really got into Muse when Absolution was released, and, even though I never thought I would say this, this album is better than Absolution. Classical rock at its best.
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KevinN.Jun 8, 2007
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EmilyHMay 25, 2007
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chrisdApr 24, 2007muse's black holes and revelations is one of my favorite albums that i own. This cd is a little different from their previous three, but i think it is just brilliant. Starlight, Knight of Cydonia, and Map of the Problematique are my favorites on the cd.
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AnaJApr 13, 2007I had to listen to the album a couple of times to really appreciate it, but it has become one of my favorites. Some feel that the lead singer is too passionate, but it just emphasizes the fact that he truly believes what he is singing. I suggest everyon give it several listens before passing judgement
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VincentVdB.Mar 23, 2007Muse lifts the word 'music' to a new level with this album. 'Starlight', 'Knights of Cydonia' and 'Supermassive Black Hole' are probably the best songs ever made...
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BenMar 14, 2007The most awesome album i have ever heard in my life. Brilliant! Amazing!
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MCMar 2, 2007As my first Muse album, Black Holes impressed me. It moves along very swiftly. I get the feeling it is supposed to be played at max volume to enjoy it fully. And as daggy as Knights of Cydonia is, it is just a little bit special, isn't it?
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ShengWFeb 14, 2007best album of the year
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RickyDFeb 12, 2007
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AlasdairKJan 21, 2007A brilliant return to form. After the samey-samey sounds of Absolution, Black Holes shows the bands diversity, while still sounding like 'Muse'.
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MarioPJan 15, 2007
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SamHJan 6, 2007Its The Best Album I've Ever Heared
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timeJan 2, 2007I agree with the British magazies. A epic, dazzling masterpiece. I guess us Americans don't like the brits getting all political and in our business but Muse keeps it from going to far. Don't listen to Spin. They put My Chemical Romance in their top 5 and they named the computer modem as album of the year in 2000. Rolling Stone is a joke. That's all I have to say about them.
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AlbertoGJan 2, 2007One of the best albums of 2006
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SachinPNov 19, 2006Their most complex and satisfying album to date, with genre-bursting tracks and plenty of overblown prog insanity. Matt Bellamy is, in effect, god.
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FcukerNov 18, 2006
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BarryWNov 15, 2006Like all their other albums this is an absolute classic, not one bad track, they just seem to knock out one decent tune after another, brilliant,
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JackGOct 28, 2006I don't know how you can ask for more. I don't understand how someone can give them a zero either unless Matt Bellamy spit in his face. Map of the Problematique, Hoodoo, Knights of Cydonia, City of Delusion are enough to give any Muse fans enough to keep their hands full until their next album
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StefanSOct 15, 2006
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PhineasGOct 2, 2006
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RichRSep 25, 2006
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MarvAlbertSep 20, 2006Muse always amazes me. The first track sets the tone of the album perfectly as you go through the ups and downs and different moods of the rest of the tracks. I usually hate any efx but Muse uses them to perfection. If you havn't already get "Absolution" it's also incredible!!!
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KevinMSep 16, 2006Queen strikes back. Nothing innovative, some tracks are good enough. It's not the best album of 2006, don't try selling that stuff to me.
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DavidCSep 14, 2006This CD ranks right along with the last two Muse CD's as being one of the most addictive works of modern rock. One can play this music over and over and its continues to hit that cord in your brain where you look forward to the hearing it again and nothing else will do.
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AlexPSep 13, 2006boring? am i reading that right? this is an amazing mix of space-funk-rock-something that left me amazed from start to finish.... kinghts of cydonia is an epic piece of technical mastery, possibly the best song ive heard this year... i could go on i'm sure, i'll leave it simply that this is amazing and entertaining throughout, bar none...
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MiguelLSep 6, 2006Who can sound like Prince, Queen, Bowie, System of a Down, Radiohead, without loosing identity? ... MUSE
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HansGSep 5, 2006Muse gets better with every album.Best album of 2006!
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HjyytzSAug 31, 2006The BEST Muse album!!
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BabbleflaffAug 31, 2006Love the Album. One question annoys me though. Why the hell do they always get compared to Radiohead :| It's just annoying now.
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AmeliaAug 31, 2006oh my god... brilliant - it hasn't left my cd player yet
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fraserjAug 28, 2006sheer brilliance -> queen have just been out-queened
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EmilyAug 28, 2006Definitely their best album; however it wasn't love at first sight ;) map of problematique's probably the best song i've heard in a long, long time-love the samples used in it.
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kylefAug 28, 2006this is muse best album yet i cant wait to c them in concert
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alanusmeritocracyAug 26, 2006a brilliant exciting album, best this year, cant wait to see this band and hear these tracks live.
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EarlyStormAug 25, 2006This band is exciting - this Cd is exciting. I love it!
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MadelineHAug 21, 2006great!!!
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Awards & Rankings
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Entertaining and rabble-rousing, daft and deadly serious, it's a fantastic record, with almost limitless appeal.
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Under The RadarBlack Holes and Revelations isn’t a perfect record but it’s a worthy addition to an already stellar catalog. [#14]
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It shouldn't work, but Bellamy's mania is so convincingly realised that even the most avowed Muse refusenik may have to finally concede defeat.