Muse: Every Album Ranked From Worst To Best

By Hayley May Phillips / March 30, 2013

2. Origin Of Symmetry (2001)

Often regarded as their break-through album, Origin Of Symmetry is considered to be more experimental than its predecessor, Showbiz. For me, it is this that places it so high on the list. It has a much heavier sound, using a variety of instruments and techniques, such as a pipe-organ, a re-designed drum-kit and distortion to create this effect. The album also shows Matt Bellamy€™s vocal range, as he hits much higher notes than before. His high voice is part of the band€™s appeal and yet, the album was not released in America until 2005 because of this, with record producers feeling that it was not radio-friendly enough. When asked to change, Muse refused and, as fans, we€™re glad they didn€™t back down for the sake of fame, for the album (and those that followed) would definitely not be the same without Matt screaming and woo-ing down the microphone. Key Tracks: New Born, Plug In Baby, Citizen Erased.