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Will of the People
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  • Summary: The ninth full-length studio release for British rock band Muse was self-produced and recorded in London and Los Angeles.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    Aug 25, 2022
    90
    While Will of the People is not as essential as their 2000s classics, it's a quick, satisfying burst of Muse essentials that cleverly forgoes the hits-compilation graveyard in favor of fresh material that honors both their evolution and dedicated fan base.
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Aug 24, 2022
    90
    This is an album on which Muse master the wider range of future rock and pop sonics they've been toying with for the past decade and refine and define their current sound as neatly as Black Holes & Revelations did for their 2000s period. [Sep 2022, p.74]
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Aug 26, 2022
    80
    Muse are a blockbuster band, and this is another box-office-demolishing spectacular – it would feel like self-denial not to surrender. Honestly, the end of the world has rarely sounded like so much fun.
  4. musicOMH.com
    Aug 24, 2022
    70
    Lyrically and (especially) musically, it’s business as usual on Will Of The People. It’s huge, over the top, and ever so slightly ludicrous – and yet, there’s an exhilaration about this band when they click into place.
  5. Clash Music
    Aug 26, 2022
    70
    While at times lyrics can feel uninspired, and there is far less space-rock at play than previous ventures, there’s no denying that the tracks on offer are sharp and hard-hitting. A very solid release, and proof of why Muse are still held to such high acclaim nine albums on.
  6. Sputnikmusic
    Aug 24, 2022
    70
    It’s hard not to enjoy it. With Muse, they have [un]intentionally touched on this form of art. For (mostly) all the wrong reasons, Will of the People is the best, most engaging record to come from the band in sixteen years, and it’s quite possibly the most fun I’ll have with an album all year as well.
  7. Pitchfork
    Aug 31, 2022
    37
    All of these moments lurch through time without any thought of build or denouement—no tension, no release, no narrative. Muse parade their influences while giving us all comical winks.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 56
  3. Negative: 12 out of 56
  1. Fridderz
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    I've always loved all albums by muse. Got me through some tough times. I really love this album, the lyrics are really thought through. GreatI've always loved all albums by muse. Got me through some tough times. I really love this album, the lyrics are really thought through. Great album, not everyone's cup of tea but just give it one listen even if your not a fan… Expand
  2. AliveHalo
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    The first album i've been waiting for, since 2020 i really follow Muse. This is a really great album
  4. Szymonhead
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Combining different type of genres for an album is genius, you'll be in for a surprise!
  5. MagicalMelon567
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    Their best in years. Was thinking that the title track and compliance hinted at a bad album, but was pleasantly surprised at how good theTheir best in years. Was thinking that the title track and compliance hinted at a bad album, but was pleasantly surprised at how good the album is. Best track is kill or be killed for me.… Expand
  6. R55Clubman
    Aug 26, 2022
    6
    As much as we are "F*cking f*cked" according to Muse, they still choose to charge their fans £90+ per ticket to see them live, the same day weAs much as we are "F*cking f*cked" according to Muse, they still choose to charge their fans £90+ per ticket to see them live, the same day we have an 80% energy bill rise, which is hilariously hypocritical considering many songs on this new album are a commentary on the UK government, COVID, lock-downs and revolting against it.

    its nowhere near the calibre of their past albums, although Kill or Be Killed is one of their best songs, for a long time!    … Expand
  7. SlushieRust
    Aug 27, 2022
    5
    The best muse album out of their past 3 releases but the band is stretching further and further away from their glory days with no turningThe best muse album out of their past 3 releases but the band is stretching further and further away from their glory days with no turning back.
    This album has one memorable song (Kill or Be Killed) but the rest are immemorable which you think it would be memorable as the album spans across multiple genres which you think would make the tracks stand out to each other.
    But No, each track is more forgettable than the last even after multiple listens of the album. Only for die hard Muse fans.    … Expand
  8. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt ruim, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.

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