Muse - Showbiz

"The British trio Muse is equal parts punk and prog rock. Like most prog rockers, Muse approach their work like opera, from their love of huge song structures to lead singer Matthew Bellamy's soprano arias... Their debut, Showbiz, matches [Radiohead's] Thom Yorke's penchant for majestic agony - screams and the word self-destruction pepper the title track - but with an edge that's quirkier and decidedly more ragged than their elders'. 'Uno' mixes a tango beat with power chords; the single 'Muscle Museum' lays Latin guitar and piercing distortion over a stately, waddling bass line. Acoustic numbers such as 'Unintended' serve up unabashed romanticism like a tender truffle. ..a great first shot from three guys barely old enough to drink on their U.S. tour. " - Rolling Stone

Tracklist

1. Sunburn
2. Muscle Museum
3. Fillip
4. Falling Down
5. Cave
6. Showbiz
7. Unintended
8. Uno
   
9. Sober
   
10. Escape
    
11. Overdue
    
12. Hate This and I'll Love You