It's powerful enough to be called a "rock opera."
The album as a whole is permeated with a profound worldview that interweaves apocalyptic and religious motifs.
This important work combines a grand scale, classical lyricism, and explosive rock dynamism, establishing Muse's dark and dramatic image.
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A:
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1)
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Intro
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2)
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Apocalypse Please
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3)
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Time Is Running Out
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4)
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Sing For Absolution
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B:
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1)
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Stockholm Syndrome
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2)
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Falling Away With You
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3)
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Interlude
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4)
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Hysteria
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C:
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1)
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Blackout
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2)
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Butterflies And Hurricanes
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3)
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The Small Print
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4)
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Intro
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5)
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Butterflies And Hurricanes
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6)
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The Small Print
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7)
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Fury
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8)
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Endlessly
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9)
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Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist
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10)
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Ruled By Secrecy
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11)
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Apocalypse Please
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12)
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Time Is Running Out
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13)
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Sing For Absolution
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14)
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Stockholm Syndrome
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15)
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Falling Away With You
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16)
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Interlude
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17)
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Hysteria
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18)
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Blackout
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19)
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Apocalypse Please (Vocals And Keyboard Only)
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20)
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Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist (Recorded Live At The Wiltern Theater 2004)
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21)
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Ruled By Secrecy (Vocals And Keyboard Only)
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22)
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Time Is Running Out (Recorded Live At The Wiltern Theater 2004)
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23)
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Sing For Absolution (Recorded Live At The Antic Arena, Vienne 2004)
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24)
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Falling Away With You (Demo 2002)
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25)
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Hysteria (Demo 2002)
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26)
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Hysteria (Recorded Live At Earl’s Court 2004)
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27)
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Blackout (Recorded Live At The Antic Arena, Vienne 2004)
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28)
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Butterflies And Hurricanes (Vocal, Keyboard And Strings Only)
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29)
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Endlessly (Recorded Live At The Columbiahalle, Berlin 2003)
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D:
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1)
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Fury
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2)
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Endlessly
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3)
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Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist
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4)
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Ruled By Secrecy
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E:
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1)
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Apocalypse Please (Vocals And Keyboard Only)
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2)
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Time Is Running Out (Recorded Live At The Wiltern Theater 2004)
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3)
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Sing For Absolution (Recorded Live At The Antic Arena, Vienne 2004)
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4)
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Falling Away With You (Demo 2002)
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5)
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Hysteria (Demo 2002)
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6)
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Hysteria (Recorded Live At Earl’s Court 2004)
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F:
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1)
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Blackout (Recorded Live At The Antic Arena, Vienne 2004)
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2)
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Butterflies And Hurricanes (Vocal, Keyboard And Strings Only)
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3)
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Endlessly (Recorded Live At The Columbiahalle, Berlin 2003)
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4)
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Thoughts Of A Dying Atheist (Recorded Live At The Wiltern Theater 2004)
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5)
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Ruled By Secrecy (Vocals And Keyboard Only)
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Arranged By [Strings] - Audrey Riley
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Arranged By [Strings] - Matthew Bellamy
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Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Chris Wolstenholme
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Concept By [Original Album Concept] - Dan Abbott (2)
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Concept By [Original Album Concept] - Storm Thorgerson
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Concept By [Reimagined By] - R-W Studio
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Creative Director [Muse Creative Director] - Jesse Lee Stout
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Design [Package Design], Art Direction - R-W Studio
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Drums, Percussion - Dominic Howard
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Engineer - John Cornfield (C1, C2, CD1-9, CD1-10)
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Engineer - Rich Costey (A1 to B4, C3 to D4, CD1-1 to CD1-8, CD1-11 to CD1-15)
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Engineer - Wally Gagel (A1 to B4, C3 to D4, CD1-1 to CD1-8, CD1-11 to CD1-15)
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Engineer [Additional Engineering By] - Rich Costey (C2, CD1-9)
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Engineer [Additional Engineering By] - Wally Gagel (C2, CD1-9)
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Engineer [Assistant at Air] - Adam Noble
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Engineer [Assistant at Cello] - Darren Mora
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Engineer [Assistant at Cello] - Jason Gossman
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Engineer [Assistant at Grouse Lodge] - Ciaran Bradshaw
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Engineer [Assistant at Livingston] - Donald Clark
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Engineer [Assistant at Sawmills] - Tom Joyce
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Lacquer Cut By - JN-H
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Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards - Matthew Bellamy
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Liner Notes [Album Liner Notes Written By] - Mark Beaumont
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Lyrics By - Matthew Bellamy
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Mastered By - Giovanni Versari (E1 to F5, CD2-1 to CD2-11)
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Mixed By - Marc Carolan (E2, E3, E6, F1, F3, F4, CD2-2, CD2-3, CD2-6, CD2-7, CD2-9, CD2-10)
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Mixed By - Rich Costey (A1 to D4, CD1-1 to CD1-15)
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Music By - Chris Wolstenholme
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Music By - Dominic Howard
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Music By - Matthew Bellamy
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Photography By [Original Album Photography] - Rupert Truman
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Photography By [Original Album Photography] - Sean Winstanley
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Producer - John Cornfield (C1, C2, CD1-9, CD1-10)
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Producer - Matthew Bellamy (E1, F2, F5, CD2-1, CD2-8, CD2-11)
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Producer - Muse (A1 to D4, CD1-1 to CD1-15)
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Producer - Paul Reeve (C1, C2, CD1-9, CD1-10)
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Producer - Rich Costey (A1 to B4, C3 to D4, CD1-1 to CD1-8, CD1-11 to CD1-15)
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Producer [Additional Production] - Rich Costey (C2, CD1-9)
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Recorded By - Marc Carolan (E2, E3, E6, F1, F3, F4, CD2-2, CD2-3, CD2-6, CD2-7, CD2-9, CD2-10)
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Recorded By - Matthew Bellamy (E1, F2, F5, CD2-1, CD2-8, CD2-11)
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Remastered By - Aleks Von Korff (A1 to D4, CD1-1 to CD1-15)
