Episode 193 - Origin of Symmetry by Muse w/ Fran and Babs from Over/underrated music podcast (Side B)
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Still with us? Good. In part two of our Muse exploration, our guests Fran and Babs from the excellent Over/underrated music podcast make a case for why Origin of Symmetry is an Unsung classic. We ponder what a “birth squeeze” is and what a llama’s toenail looks like….
We also talk about the band’s entire discography and friends, let me tell you, it was a journey. There are definitely highs - some ridiculously overblown highs at that - but there are also some crushing lows.
Matt Bellamy once stated that Muse fans were 5 years behind them musically. A truly baffling statement when you think about how their latest album is essentially their take on an 80s new wave record.
Actually come to think of it, this is also the guy whose lyrics are so close to some of the things Alex Jones says to real live human people on InfoWars so really, nothing is surprising about this band any more.
All this is to say that yes, we tackle all 8 of their albums. Giving every single one a good once over before diving headlong into Origin of Symmetry (and the remaster!) itself.
Think it’s unsung? Vote below.
Don’t forget to check out Fran and Babs’ podcast too. We’ll have them back on in the future, so get acquainted!