Origin of Symmetry

by Muse

Origin of Symmetry cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 18, 2001
  • Label: WM UK, Mushroom
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 55:01
  • Community rating: 4.3/5 from 36 ratings

Artists on this release: Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard, Jacqueline Norrie, Clare Finnimore, Sara Herbert, Caroline Lavelle

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Muse's second studio album, 'Origin of Symmetry', represents a significant evolution in their sound, pushing into heavier and more theatrical territory. The record is defined by its fusion of aggressive alternative rock with complex classical piano arpeggios, space rock textures, and progressive song structures. Lyrically exploring themes of science fiction, technological anxiety, and existentialism, the album is anchored by Matt Bellamy's distinctive, soaring falsetto and is widely regarded as a fan-favorite that cemented their reputation for ambitious and epic rock.

Genres

Descriptors: complex, conceptual, existential, male vocalist, maximalist, melodic, noisy, progressive, science fiction, space

Tracklist

  1. New Born (06:03)
  2. Bliss (04:11)
  3. Space Dementia (06:20)
  4. Hyper Music (03:21)
  5. Plug in Baby (03:38)
  6. Citizen Erased (07:21)
  7. Micro Cuts (03:38)
  8. Screenager (04:20)
  9. Darkshines (04:46)
  10. Feeling Good (03:18)
  11. Megalomania (04:39)
  12. Futurism (03:26)

Credits

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