Muse - Will of the People

Muse - Will of the People - Black Vinyl LP

Description: Released in August 2022, Will of the People is the ambitious ninth studio album from the Grammy Award-winning British rock band Muse. This self-produced record was crafted during a period of escalating global uncertainty and instability, heavily influencing its thematic content – from widespread protests and political upheaval to new conflicts and the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Matt Bellamy described the album as a "greatest hits album – of new songs," highlighting its diverse genre explorations and deliberate nods to various stages of Muse's expansive career. Will of the People exemplifies the band's signature blend of theatrical flair, powerful guitar riffs, intricate electronic elements, and soaring vocal performances. It includes compelling singles like the assertive "Won't Stand Down" and the thought-provoking "Compliance," alongside the dystopian glam-rock-tinged title track "Will of the People," and the intensely heavy "Kill Or Be Killed." The album's lyrical themes delve into anxieties surrounding the destabilization of the global order, presenting a personal exploration of these fears and a preparation for an uncertain future.

This standard black vinyl pressing offers a pure and essential way to experience Muse's latest musical statement, presented in a durable format that captures the album's raw energy and its broad range of sonic textures.

Tracklist:

Side A:

1. Will of the People

2. Compliance

3. Liberation

4. Won't Stand Down

5. Ghosts (How Can I Move On)

Side B:

1. You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween

2. Kill Or Be Killed

3. Verona

4. Euphoria

5. We Are Fing Fed