Every Muse Album Ranked Worst To Best
The prog rock trio from worst to best.
Muse have been one of the most interesting bands of the 21st century. Beginning in 1994, this modern power trio is one of the most talented group of rockers to come out of England. In addition to their fantastic musicianship, Muse have always found ways to shake up their sound with each record. The band's eclectic taste in rock, electronica, metal, and pop have kept fans intrigued for decades now.
However, there is a definite order in which these albums fall. While Muse never released a flat-out reprehensible album, some of their records are easier to digest than others. Some may be very immediate with their aesthetic, but others may require a bit more of a settling-in experience to be fully appreciated.
In some areas, these records can be angry and forceful but can be wistful and reflective in others. But throughout all these switch-ups, Muse have always had a penchant for setting up a scene in their music in a way few other bands can. Since time is running out, let's take a run through Muse's back catalog to see where the highest and lowest hits land.
8. Simulation Theory
It may be a bit premature to call this Muse's worst record, but this electronic sci-fi experiment did leave a lot to be desired. Since Muse have always been on the cutting edge of what is going on in rock, this record saw them playing catch-up with the 80's throwback trends that have been going for a few years now.
The record is not all bad though. Songs like "Pressure" and "Dig Down" show that the band can still write a killer hook, and even the song "Get Up and Fight" has a stadium-worthy chorus.
However, these highlights don't make up for the fact that this album tends to sound a bit dull with repeated listens. Bringing in producers like Timbaland and Shellback seemed disconcerting, but nothing on this album is anything to raise pitchforks over. At the end of the day, this just seemed like a fun outing for the guys that just didn't seem to work in their favor in the long run. Not a perfect record, but still good for what it is.