Absolution

Muse at it's biggest, most bombastic iteration. I always debate whether this or Origin of Symmetry is the superior album. On one hand, this album appeals more to the pop inclinations of Muse which might be seen a cheapening, but on the other, the pop rock output that they produced is incredibly strong. All in all, I think it's fair to say that they're equal in quality but different in content.

However, about Absolution. Huge, larger-than-life, ambitious - these are but some of the adjectives that could describe this album. There is a sense of majesty and awe listening to this album that no contemporary band was able to achieve. Matt sings like a god, the compositions are rock solid, and, unlike Origin of Symmetry where I personally tend to skip Screenager, this album holds up to have no skips. Fantastic output from the boys!

Favorite Track(s): Stockholm Syndrome, Apocalypse Please
Worst Track(s): Endlessly