Muse

Muse is a great band from Britain, heres why: - They have accessible music but its not too accessible - They are noted for their outstanding live performances - They are obviously talented and Matt Bellamy has never had a music lesson in his life - Their performance at Glastonbury is what made them popular in Britain (they are good, thats what made them mainstream) - Their two great albums Origin Of Symmetry and Absolution flirt with the line of dramatic-ness and lameness giving them an emotional intensity - This intensity gives them soul and passion - Their songs are not too cryptic but some have an air secrecy - The music they play is not too complex and their songs can be catchy but it is not incredibly easy to play their music - Matt Bellamy is awesome - They are not into stupid optimism but they are definitely not depressed Reasons to hate: - So dramatic they come over as lame (not to me) - They are Radiohead copycats (seriously, after Showbiz their music sounds nothing like Radiohead, if it ever did) - Being a dumbass (there are plenty in the world) - Not liking the vocals ... some might consider Origin Of Symmetry abrasive to the ears (at least he doesnt whine like Thom Yorke, and its not really very bad) - Recently they have been singing about the government (OK this is a little lame, I still love them) - Dont like heavy music at all (it might be a valid excuse) As you can see the majority of people should like Muse, so listen to them.