Black Holes and Revelations
Muse · 2006
45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · progressive rock
A sweeping blend of pulsating rock anthems and orchestral grandeur, echoing themes of existential crisis and resilience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks cathartic anthems for resilience intense moments of existential reflection
- Context
- By the time 'Black Holes and Revelations' was released in 2006, Muse had solidified their status as a leading force in alternative rock. This album followed their commercially successful breakthrough, 'Absolution,' and marked a notable artistic evolution, incorporating more ambitious soundscapes and political themes.
- If you like
- alternative rock, hard rock, progressive rock
Black Holes and Revelations is an album by Muse, released in 2006. A sweeping blend of pulsating rock anthems and orchestral grandeur, echoing themes of existential crisis and resilience. The album debuted at number one in the UK Albums Chart and received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and complex lyrics. It also contributed to Muse's rise as a global stadium act, influencing a generation of alternative rock bands with its blend of theatricality and introspection. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black Holes and Revelations sound like?
A sweeping blend of pulsating rock anthems and orchestral grandeur, echoing themes of existential crisis and resilience. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes Black Holes and Revelations by Muse notable?
The album debuted at number one in the UK Albums Chart and received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and complex lyrics. It also contributed to Muse's rise as a global stadium act, influencing a generation of alternative rock bands with its blend of theatricality and introspection. By the time 'Black Holes and Revelations' was released in 2006, Muse had solidified their status as a leading force in alternative rock. This album followed their commercially successful breakthrough, 'Absolution,' and marked a notable artistic evolution, incorporating more ambitious soundscapes and political themes.
Who is Black Holes and Revelations for?
Black Holes and Revelations works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, cathartic anthems for resilience and intense moments of existential reflection.
How many songs are on Black Holes and Revelations?
Black Holes and Revelations has 11 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take a Bow 4:36
- 2 Starlight Standout 3:59
- 3 Supermassive Black Hole Standout 3:29
- 4 Map of the Problematique 4:18
- 5 Soldier’s Poem 2:03
- 6 Invincible 5:00
- 7 Assassin 3:31
- 8 Exo‐Politics 3:53
- 9 City of Delusion 4:48
- 10 Hoodoo 3:43
- 11 Knights of Cydonia Standout 6:08
Release Date
June 3, 2006
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
45 min 33 sec
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