Independent review

Matthew Bellamy and his trio Muse prepared for a long time for the release of a new album, launching as many as 5 singles, that is, almost half of the record, into promotion. Cyberpunk is visible already on the cover, the sound of the record is even more consistent with the cover than one could have assumed. We have the most natural cyberpunk disco. If you liked the singles, then this is your album! I didn't prepare and didn't listen to them, preferring to taste the product as a whole in the finished version. In total, we have four edible tracks. Of course, Pressure with an interesting guitar; The dark side, which honestly sounds better in the alternative version from the deluxe edition; the pseudo-blues Propaganda and the pseudo-symphonic Thought contagion (although this is in doubt). The rest of the content is a complete sandwich of sound mush. The clumsy electric sound of the rhythm section itself devours all the tastiest parts. A feeling is created that we are being given something outdated and God-forgotten as music of the future. Exhausted cyberpunk, but not in terms of punk music, but in terms of 80s style. Sucked out of a finger, which reminded me of some creations of Ilya Lagutenko. In general, it's all the same Muse, only elevated to pointlessness. I think that fans will like it, and in principle, it is difficult to lose such popularity instantly, but it is difficult to work for a wide audience without hits. The simulation theory is visible in full volume. Bellamy and Co. played in a simulator for creating music. Easy level.

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