This week, the guys lock in on Muse — the symphonic, space-rock powerhouse that somehow blends Queen, Radiohead, and Korn fuzz into one of the most unique catalogs in modern rock.
Adam and Mike unpack:
The chaotic sing-song cousin intros that led straight into Scatman, Benny & Joon, and “bad acting”
Why Adam calls the Hives “tight, toy son” and how that connects to Muse’s precision
Showbiz → the scrappy debut with “Sunburn” and “Muscle Museum”
Origin of Symmetry → the moment Muse becomes Muse, with “Citizen Erased” and “Micro Cuts”
Absolution → a masterpiece front-to-back with “Time Is Running Out,” “Hysteria,” and “Stockholm Syndrome”
🧠 Matt Bellamy: The Operatic Architect
They go deep on:
Bellamy’s mix of classical piano chops, spacey fuzz guitars, and over-the-top vocals
Why no one in Muse is replaceable — each instrument stands on its own
The ADHD cousin curse: binging a band hard, then peacing out after “season one”
How writing music while inspired by Muse always risks sounding too Muse-y
📼 Muse: From Underground to Stadium Kings
Whether it’s the haunting beauty of “Citizen Erased” or the head-punching chaos of “Stockholm Syndrome,” Muse built their reputation on refusing to sound like anyone else.
Also discussed:
The Watchmen trailer that reignited love for “Take a Bow”
The awkward cousin feeling when your band suddenly becomes everyone’s band
Ben Folds producing William Shatner’s spoken-word album (and why pancakes with Prince still win the story battle)
💿 The Mainstream Shift
From underground heroes in Europe to mainstream chart-toppers in the U.S., Muse’s journey includes:
The breakout of Black Holes and Revelations with hits like “Starlight”
Political anthems aimed at lying leaders and war profiteers
Their refusal to chase approval — doing whatever the hell they want, and making it sound massive
🥞 Side Tangents (Because, Cousins)
Somehow we end up talking about:
Kevin Smith’s unreleased Prince documentary
Ben Folds’ absurd talent level
Who really controls Prince’s estate (spoiler: not us)
🔮 Coming Next Week
A dive into another musician who blends humor, virtuosity, and chaos — Ben Folds.
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