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Generally favorable reviews- based on 373 Ratings
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Positive: 261 out of 373
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Mixed: 72 out of 373
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Negative: 40 out of 373
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Jun 9, 2015
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Jun 15, 2015in my opinion, Muse's best album ever. Great work by Bellamy and company! I'll just ignore the negative reviews, 'cause after reading them, I was shocked for seeing how can they be so false... I'm sure that they just criticise this album just because they don't usually know the hard work that they had by producing the album, and the don't know HOW TO APPRECIATE REAL MUSIC
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Jun 17, 2015
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Jun 15, 2015
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Jun 27, 2015Despite occasionally preachy lyrics, Drones narrates a compelling and thought provoking idea while sporadically unleashing deadly anthems and strong tunes.
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Jun 9, 2015
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Jun 13, 2015At first I was worried it might not be their best album as Matt said, and it is not their best album, but it is really amazing. Lyrically at some parts is not good (psycho for example), but musically great. If you love Muse, you will love this.
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Jun 14, 2015
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Jun 28, 2015
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Aug 10, 2015Drones conceptually deals with the theme of the album control and authoritarianism. Muse leaves much to be desired musically on this album and the lyrics are repeated in every song, most of the songs are about the same.
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Jun 21, 2015While Drones does have some of Muse's best songs to date, their in a mix of songs that are bland, forgettable, or just poorly written. They've definitely gone in a heavier direction, but they sacrificed some of their songwriting skills along the way.
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Jun 21, 2015I loved the new album. emotionally charged, amazing meaning behind every word and note. I enjoyed every second, I love Handlers, and Dead Inside probably the most. It is a story telling album. For those who hate on the album and say it's garbage - don't listen. Maybe it's time for you to find another band to trash.
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Jun 10, 2015
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Jun 10, 2015
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Jun 9, 2015Not their best album by any means (sorry Matt), but definitely better than the past two albums. It is not as hard rock as the band had claimed before, but soft or hard, musically it is decent. Lyrically, it is Muse at its worst...
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Jun 12, 2015Possibly best yet. Old fans will love the heavier sound. Yea, Matt Bellamy isn't the best lyricist, so what? It's refreshing to hear a rock album that is about something (drones, the military-industrial complex, loss of human empathy, and technology) deeper than drugs and sex. Bravo.
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Jun 12, 2015I can't understand, why the album have too many bad critics? It's simply amazing... And great performance... When you listen this songs at live.... OMG!!!
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Jun 9, 2015
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Jun 11, 2015Lyrically, sure. This isn't their greatest effort aside from some songs but the majority of songs are musical masterpieces. A good blend of old Muse with many new elements, and can only get better with every listen.
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Jun 9, 2015Their most complete album to date. Overall, there is no weak point on this record. Sure, there are places where subtle improvements would make it a stronger record (i.e. the lyrics on "Psycho"), but overall it is solid front to back. Well done, Muse!
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Jun 9, 2015
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Jun 17, 2015Drones does indeed rock, but in addition, as usual, we get a bit of classical: the "Nimrod" finale of "The Globalist" and the final cut (Pink Floyd pun intended--war themes & all) "Drones" offer up surprisingly cathartic musical majesty. Muse is simply THE Bomb, whether they be Droning, exploding, or imploding...
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Jun 9, 2015
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Jun 23, 2015More than a back to basics, Drones is a tribute to all their previous work, and also is a step forward. Maybe the last four songs sound a little flat the fist time you listen to them, but if you hear them more focused, its just the final that the album deserves.
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Jun 14, 2015They clearly made this album for the live shows. Great to see the guitar solos coming back. Favourite tracks in the album: Dead Inside, Psycho, Mercy, Reapers, The Handler, Defector, Aftermath, The Globalist. The theme is quite repetitive (it is about Drones after all) but all in all it is still a solid album. I liked it better than The 2nd Law.
Awards & Rankings
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Jul 21, 2015Muse have always been ridiculous and overblown, but at least they used to be a ton of fun.
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MojoJul 6, 2015This feels like production line Muse: big riffs, bass squelches, conspiratorial dialogue, but few new ideas. [Aug 2015, p.88]
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Jun 30, 2015Aside from a few crunching riffs and a smattering of neat melodies, there’s very little to recommend within Drones.