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Universal acclaim- based on 500 Ratings
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Positive: 412 out of 500
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Mixed: 50 out of 500
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Negative: 38 out of 500
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BobBobSep 15, 2009Excellent album. On par with Origin of Symmetry.
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danilSep 15, 2009Their best work ever!! That's how a band is supposed to progress throuh their career. Ambition is the base of all progress, and I'm glad that they have the balls to prove they're ambitious and can get away with it. Matt Bellamy is a music genius.
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TobyKSep 27, 2009Astoundingly creative, intelligent, subtle and in-your-face where needed. taking inspiration from the early muse albums such as Origin of Symmetry, Queen and Bach, this albums created for me a unique and extremely entertaining listening experience.
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JakeTOct 12, 2009I think muse has created a fantastic album, filled with a slightly heavier prog sound, but a great album nonetheless.
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JoshDSep 15, 2009This album takes a few listens to realise it's true genius. A different but beautiful offering, that I think will stand the test of time and will be in my cd player in years to come.
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AlexisC.Sep 15, 2009Great operistic progressive rock. No one compares to them, and having an identity right now it a feat in itself. Humbling the tunes now and then all day.
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HajoK.Sep 15, 2009Awesome album, different yet satisfying, with MK ultra, unnatural selection and symphony part I&II as favorites.
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RitaM.Sep 15, 2009They're breaking their own mold in an inescapably delicious way - Its by no means a perfect album, but its nevertheless as exciting as Muse has always been :D
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MatthewS.Sep 15, 2009While a slight fall from grace (from their absolutely amazing 'Absolution' and 'Black Holes and Revelations'), this album is still better than 95% of what modern rock has to offer.
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WasifH.Sep 16, 2009I really think Muse has made one of it's best albums yet.
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MattiFSep 16, 2009
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CharlieM.Sep 16, 2009This album has all the trade-mark variety of Muse's past albums, demonstrating their ability to experiment and succeed in a number of genres whilst maintaining their distinctive sound. Despite this variety in sound, the album is cohesive and flowing. In short, Muse have excelled once more in (self)-producing a masterpiece which builds on and goes beyond their past work.
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jeffs.Sep 16, 2009A full on experience for almost all of the senses.
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DerekR.Sep 17, 2009
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conordxdSep 18, 2009
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MikeCSep 18, 2009Some of the best music they've done to date.
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JesseSSep 18, 2009Genius, genius, genius.
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WimLSep 19, 2009Very good again, can imagine that they will be even more impressive in a live performance.
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JordanASep 19, 2009Best album by Muse so far. Dare i say it best rock album of 2009!!!
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JoshHSep 20, 2009A stunning album from Muse. Its one of those rare albums where you don't dislike any of the songs on the CD. Amazing lyrics are used, and the whole album is just full of great tunes, that give you that 'shiver down your spin' feel everytime you listen. My candidate for the album of the year.
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MljacSep 21, 2009Fabulous fusion of music; from debussy to punk all-in-one
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MaxJSep 23, 2009Spectacularly silly, yet in making it so Muse have created what I personally think is one of the best albums of the year.
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AbeH.Sep 25, 2009A near perfect album. For myself it does everything so wonderfully that the disappointing moments pass by without hardly being noticed.
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MrMSep 15, 2009The exogenesis symphony is the most ambitious thing Bellamy has ever attempted and it turned out very well. Clearly a solid collection of songs from the get go. Time will only tell how they stack up to Muse's back catalogue.
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TonyTSep 15, 2009While there are some weakpoints on the album, mainly guiding light, this album is very solid with favorites being resistance, I belong to you, and exogenesis. It is a small movement away from the guitar with more focus on vocals (which are outstanding). Exogenesis is powerful.
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MikeDSep 15, 2009I love this album. Even though it may not be quite as good as Muse's magnum opus "Origin of Symmetry," it is definitely up there if not for Exogenesis alone.
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SteveTSep 15, 2009A really really solid album. Focused work, good all the way through, and exogenesis is really fantastic.
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FletchOSep 15, 2009Album of the year by far! Muse take everything great about them (guitars, piano, harmony vocals,) and up it all by a factor of a million, whilst dumping all their muse-isms that made some of their tracks sound samey. This is the album where Muse find their voice. and boy is it a voice!
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GeriWSep 15, 2009It's epic. Especially the Exogenesis Symphony.
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SeanNSep 15, 2009A masterpiece.
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NickBSep 15, 2009Arguably the best alternative album of the past 5 years, maybe longer.
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MattC.Sep 15, 2009Muse's fifth studio album is without doubt thier most ambitious one yet, as it borrows from themes and styles ranging from early romantic symphonies, to Queen, and even R&B. All the while, Muse maintains thier distinctive flavor in order to create nothing short of a masterpiece. Praiseworthy songs include: Mk Ultra, Resistance,Unnatural Selection, and Exogenesis.
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DanHSep 15, 2009They seem to be having fun with the R&B/Pop songs. The rest is brilliant.
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TristanBSep 15, 2009Simply amazing. Muse shows that they can grow and retain their old form at the same time. The Symphony and Unnatural Selection are the standouts from the album.
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HardiantoNSep 15, 2009Muse delivered a 'classical groove' with this album, a combination of romanticize Chopin and boldly say Queen. The 12min symphony space rock is a story telling dialogue conveyed in their music.
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AlasdairSep 15, 2009Some of Muse's best work to date. Contains a plethora of great tracks, and the epic three part symphony. My favourites are Exogenesis, Unnatural Selection, MK Ultra and Resistance. Overall, a fantastic album.
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SethA.Sep 16, 2009
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josha.Sep 16, 2009With this new masterpiece, Muse continue to show why they are the best band in the world today.
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bvSep 16, 2009Every song on this album offers up a different style of Muse - all leading up to the epic symphonic finale. While The Resistance is not as focused as previous efforts like Origin of Symmetry or Absolution, this is an album that will reach out to fans of a wide array of musical genres. Highly recommended.
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ThibaultT.Sep 16, 2009The song not only pushes the frontiers Muse has set for itself, it's also set a new standard for progressive rock as a music genre.
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ChrisSep 16, 2009It is rare that I am captured from beginning to end by an album, but this one definitely does just that. A rock symphony that will be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates quality music.
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LolCatNov 6, 2009Not their best but a couple of songs hit the spot and the symphony was fantastic.
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nickp.Sep 17, 2009Their best album yet. It seems too short, though.
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DaveSep 17, 2009A while since I played a CD twice in a row, but I needed more! It sounds good straight out of the box, but hopefully I won't tire of it too soon!
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BonyByronOct 30, 2009Apart from some facepalm-worthy lyrics here and there, this album is a masterpiece. Be it the stadium shaking "Resistance" and "Uprising", the operatic "United States of eurasia", the AMAZING symphony Muse had the balls to include and the GENIUS to compose. Gives me shivers and I can't stop listenning to this album. Bravo Muse, you're a bunch of geniuses.
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BenLSep 15, 2009Ambitious, beautiful, epic! Pure Muse.
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LuisC.Sep 15, 2009A true odyssey in all kinds of music...with a "grande finale" (Exogenisis). Truly epic.
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BlackSOct 9, 2009
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MikeS.Sep 15, 2009One of the best albums of the year. THE RESISTENCE is larger than life, and contains quite a few moments of sheer brilliance. If any other band made this record (say...RADIOHEAD), it would be hailed as masterpiece. Since it's MUSE, it just won't get the credit it deserves. Well, like usual forget the critics, and brace yourself for a truly unique experience!
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SamESep 15, 2009
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EricSSep 15, 2009A beautiful album that I will be listening to for the rest of my life. I didn't get it at first, but I understand now. It takes a few listens. I didn't really like BHaR when I first listened to it, but I love it now. The attitude of this album actually reminds me a lot of,Showbiz, Muse's first album.
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hannahbOct 2, 2009Fantastic. Can't stop listening.
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YourMomSep 23, 2009Excellent album. I would rate it along with their best work. Exogenesis is truly great. Enjoy.
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GeorgeR.Sep 15, 2009A fantastic album, certainly not the commercial album that Black Holes was, as such if you're only a fan of that album then you will not have the same appreciation for The Resistance. There's a few songs with single potential on the album but it was more of the band playing what they wanted to I feel, and I love it.
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ChrisGSep 19, 2009Over the top and fantastic !!!
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EthanBSep 22, 2009One of their better works, right alongside with Absolution and Origin of Symmetry.
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DanielSSep 22, 2009
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RtArLSep 20, 2009A great piece of music . Mix of rock, symphony and electrica. The end results is epic. Like The Times wrote" Muse have made an album of genius, brilliance and beauty".
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PasciiH.Jan 19, 2010Ok, i have to admit, i never heard of this band before. but then i heard uprising on MTV and it sounded interesting. i never buy any Cd's but i thought i will give this band a try, and i don't regret it. This album is amazing, not only the track uprising but all the other songs like united states of eurasia:) they are amazing.
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MarkOct 10, 2009
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DylanD.Nov 3, 2009Excellent album from start to finish, Muse comes through again.
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MLDec 11, 2009What a great record! I can't believe this band flew under my radar for so long. Discovering and loving their back catalog now. What a great discovery. Great band, great record.
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GustavoCSep 15, 2009I think is not the best muse's album. Ok. But 40 points?? C'mon!!
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AlexandrePSep 15, 2009
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JhoraZ.Nov 1, 2009Its magical music. Can't stop listening. United States of Eurasia and Exogenesys Symphony RULEZZZZ.
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JesseS.Nov 26, 2009Remarkable. Resistance is...futile. It's iIn the Lap of the Gods! Oh; am I alluding to Queen? How dare they pay homage to Queen, you say? Blast you! Amazing that they're the only band on earth capable of sounding remotely like Queen, you say? Bless you! But they're not of THIS earth.
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MattKNov 26, 2009The new album my Muse is an instant classic in my book. I find myself wondering if The Resistance is my favorite album of all time, which is not an easy task. I suggest all to listen to it and keep an open mind. The Exogenesis Symphony at the end of the album is one of the best pieces of music I have ever heard as well.
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ALeeDec 18, 2009
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[Anonymous]Dec 31, 2009
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BenS.Dec 3, 2009
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MarioPOct 26, 2009
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AdamP.Sep 15, 2009It is amazing...mixes sounds of OoS and Black holes.
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Aug 18, 2010Their resistance was good, even with their uprising!! Best songs ad album ever by Muse! I've only heard like 5 songs, and out of those 5 songs I must say: Excellent and well done! Awesome rock songs going on with Muse
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Sep 5, 2010this album is Muse's best. I had never heard of them until this album came out, and I was surprised at how good they were. Some people will just buy uprising, resistance, and undisclosed desires, but if you want the full experience, go buy the whole album.
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Sep 20, 2010The most classically themed album from the Devon trio, it falls heavily from being unoriginal, unexciting and uninspired but does manage to keep Muse's over the top attitude towards their own work which still makes it a worth while listen.
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BenNov 24, 2009Awesome album.
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JanH.Dec 19, 2009This is a classic, to be ranked right up there with Queen's "A Night At The Opera" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon". Gets better and better with each listening. Lots of great music in 2009, but this is the one I return to again and again on my mp3-player. Possibly album of the decade, certainly album of the year!
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JuanLSep 24, 2009It will be utterly enjoyed by fans, although it could be a bit offputting for those who have never tasted MUSE before.
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MarkB.Sep 30, 2009Very different - some of it I like, a couple of songs I am yet to get, but Exogenesis has blown me away - truly beautiful.
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MattA.Sep 15, 2009
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JasonSep 16, 2009Mostly great (Uprising, The Resistance), occasionally brilliant (Exogenisis) but sometimes a bit shit (Guiding Light).
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MickUsherSep 16, 2009Steals from so many sources without much of an apology, yet works pretty well overall. Highlight for me was the middle of the album which sounded like a queen/floyd mashup a lot of the time. Still, in 2009, "Dark Side at the Races" is quite a welcome experience.
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MichelleW.Sep 16, 2009I'm giving it a solid 9.5 as I have listened to it all the way through non stop (yes, even while at work at my desk) since Monday night. You really cannot listen to a Muse CD once and make a decision. This album is amazing. The only reason it doesn't get a 10 is because of Guiding Light. That song rates an 8.
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TelmoH.Sep 17, 2009Great Album, that seems clearly inspired in the 80's kind of music, and goes to show that Muse doesn't really have a Style, they do what they feel, and thats actually what life is all about... We live trough feelings... Thank you Muse for this great work.
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TomD.Sep 17, 2009Muse continues to amuse and bewilder on their path toward being this generation's Queen.
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LiamSSep 18, 2009
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BobBSep 21, 2009This album is absolutely epic. Their best one yet.
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JuliaA.Sep 29, 2009They stepped out of the usual blueprints a bit, and seemed to be a bit baffled to the new reach...but it looks like they do have some fun in this record.a bit cheesy and grandeur at the same time, I see no reason to dislike it...I LOVE IT! ...though I think if the Mon Coeur part wasn't included,it would do better for the song.
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EliseE.Nov 21, 2009This album (The Resistance) is the best I have ever heard. Beating out the best of the best albums done so far. I just hope Muse (namely Matt Bellamy) creates more and more and more because it has helped me through some trying times in my life.
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Feb 13, 2011worst muse album, but still good
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Jul 27, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 31, 2011The more I listen, the more I love it. Uprising, Resistance, and Undisclosed Desires are what get you hooked, but I enjoy the whole CD rather than just the 3 singles.
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May 31, 2011Questions have been raised over whether Muse had become too predictable. This album proved them wrong. There was the traditional rock sound, with graceful, piano fueled scores and a three piece symphony to finish. A very good album
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Sep 10, 2011This is very hard work Muse has done for their audience. What a great band, but listening to stuff like this, we start to wonder why rock is so underrated and why everyone goes and listens to stuff like pop and hip-hop.
Awards & Rankings
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"Black Holes and Revelations" may be a more commercial record, but The Resistance is Muse's most realized effort to date.
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As it stands it’s an indulgent and, at times, gorgeous listen that merely helps restate your concrete opinions about Muse.
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While not their best, it’s decent enough to ensure there’ll be more-- even though the truly off-the-wall moments are either rare or misguided, meaning the record feels slightly anonymous.