![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, the rock and electronic elements that hallmark the album are present, but they’re not overbearing by any means. “Pressure” and “The Dark Side”, for example, stand out as two of Simulation Theory’s strongest tracks due to their ability to source mastery from subtlety. This is achieved when sonic excess is stripped back, which creates ample breathing room for the nuances of the soundscapes to gradually unfold as opposed to feeling forced and crammed. The Good: Simulation Theory is at its best when it revels in simplicity, allowing the rock and electronic elements to find natural cohesion without one dominating the other. It is clear from Muse’s past work that they are indeed capable of really delivering, but this time, they just didn’t do so as strongly. ![]() Whereas certain songs allow the bevy of nuance that Simulation Theory presents to achieve a natural state of cohabitation, others bombard the ear with excess - forcing the musical duality with a heavy hand rather than letting it naturally manifest. However, this delicate rock-electronic elixir is executed far more successfully on some tracks than others. The Lowdown: Muse have long dabbled with infusing electronica into the sonic staples of rock, and Simulation Theory, their eighth record, sees the trio lean into that sound more boldly than ever. ![]()
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