Absolution

Origin of Symmetry but more stellar instrumentation and more “apocalypse”. The dramatic tone actually fits especially well for Muse here (though it wouldn’t work later down the line...) and enhances the urgency of these songs, making them more important and standout. The playing has never been better too, the bass especially is seriously impressive (see “Hysteria”). If it wasn’t for the unfortunately weak last leg, this would be the best Muse album, though it’s still brilliant.