Absolution (album)
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| Absolution | ||
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| Missing image Muse_-_Absolution_Cover_UK.jpg Absolution | ||
| Album by Muse | ||
| Released | September 29 2003 | |
| Recorded | 2003 | |
| Chart Position # | UK: 1/ US: 107 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 52 min 09 sec | |
| # Discs | 1 | |
| Record label | East West Records | |
| Cat. # | 5050466-8587-2-6 | |
| Producer | Rich Costey, John Cornfield, Muse, Paul Reeve | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG | 3/5 | link (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0sxsa9tgw23k~T10) |
| Serendipity Media | 4/5 | link (http://www.serendipity.windwhispers.net/reviews/muse-absolution.html) |
| Muse Chronology | ||
| Hullabaloo (2002) | Absolution (2003) | Cryptology (exp.2005-2006) |
Absolution is the 3rd Studio Album and the 4th Album released by the Alternative Rock band Muse. The Album was released in September of 2003 (see 2003 in music), in the UK and later in the US during March of 2004 (see 2004 in music). It was published by Taste Music Limited.
"Earth-shattering and life-saving," - the NME
"A sure-fire ticket to world domination," - Rock Sound
"A hyperspace jump into the future." - the Bang
The album debuted at No. 1 in the UK charts before climbing to the top spot in France also. Within weeks of release it reached the top 5 in twelve countries, the top 10 in fifteen countries and the top 20 in twenty countries. The album reached #107 in the United States. Due to the almost "double release" of the album, Absolution had quite a long life, and resulted in the release of 5 singles (and 1 charity special download "Apocalypse Please").
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Tracklisting
- "Intro"
- "Apocalypse Please"
- "Time is Running Out"
- "Sing for Absolution"
- "Stockholm Syndrome"
- "Falling Away with You"
- "Interlude"
- "Hysteria"
- "Blackout"
- "Butterflies and Hurricanes"
- "The Small Print"
- "Endlessly"
- "Thoughts of a Dying Atheist"
- "Ruled by Secrecy"
All tracks credited Bellamy/Howard/Wolstenholme
Personnel
- Matthew Bellamy - guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Dominic Howard - drums
- Chris Wolstenholme - bass guitar
Singles From Absolution
| Title | Date Released | Format/s | Cat. # | UK Singles Chart | US Modern Rock chart | Cover |
| "Stockholm Syndrome" | 14/07/2003 (April 2005 US) | Download Only From www.muse.mu | N/A | - | 31 | Missing image Muse_stockholm.jpg Stockholm Syndrome |
| "Time Is Running Out" | 08/09/2003 | CD/Vinyl 7"/DVD | EW 5050466-8549-2-6 | 8 | 9 | Missing image Muse_tirocd.jpg Time Is Running Out |
| "Hysteria" | 01/12/2003 | CD/Vinyl 7"/DVD | EW 5050466-9738-2-5 | 17 | 9 | Missing image Muse_hysteria_cd.jpg Hysteria |
| "Sing for Absolution" | 17/05/2004 | CD/Vinyl 7"/DVD | EW 5050467216228 | 16 | - | Missing image Muse_sfa_cd.jpg Sing For Absolution |
| "Apocalypse Please" | 23/08/2004 | Special Charity Dowload for Oxfam (http://www.bignoisemusic.com) | N/A | - | - | N/A |
| "Butterflies and Hurricanes" | 20/09/2004 | CD/Vinyl 7"/DVD | ATUK003CD | 14 | - | Missing image Muse_butterfliesandhurricanescd.jpg Butterflies and Hurricanes |
External link
- The album can be streamed from www.muse.mu.