(October 17, 2012) — The very first time I heard Muse’s new single “Madness,” I was disappointed by the song. After waiting for three years to hear a new album, my expectations were high, and the new single was not living up to the previous album’s single, “Uprising.” The song is okay, it has a catchy beat, because of the synthesized bass in the background, but the lyrics have no particular appeal. The songThe very first time I heard Muse’s new single “Madness,” I was disappointed by the song. After waiting for three years to hear a new album, my expectations were high, and the new single was not living up to the previous album’s single, “Uprising.” The song is okay, it has a catchy beat, because of the synthesized bass in the background, but the lyrics have no particular appeal. The song picks up around three quarters of the way through, but it’s already too late. The song ends 40 seconds later, leaving the listener hanging. The album, titled The 2nd Law, is referring to the second law of thermodynamics. The album tells the listener a story of a planet that can no longer support its inhabitants. After such a disappointing song, I did not have high hopes for the album. However, I was proven wrong when I listened to the first track on the album, “Supremacy.” The song sounds nothing like its predecessor. It has a more smooth, continuouThe very first time I heard Muse’s new single “Madness,” I was disappointed by the song. After waiting for three years to hear a new album, my expectations were high, and the new single was not living up to the previous album’s single, “Uprising.” The song is okay, it has a catchy beat, because of the synthesized bass in the background, but the lyrics have no particular appeal. The song picks up around three quarters of the way through, but it’s already too late. The song ends 40 seconds later, leaving the listener hanging. The album, titled The 2nd Law, is referring to the second law of thermodynamics. The album tells the listener a story of a planet that can no longer support its inhabitants. After such a disappointing song, I did not have high hopes for the album. However, I was proven wrong when I listened to the first track on the album, “Supremacy.” The song sounds nothing like its predecessor. It has a more smooth, continuous rhythm, and the lyrics are actually distinguishable from the instruments. Tracks like “Panic Station” and “Liquid State” have more drum and bass, with more than just frontman Matthew Bellamy’s voice. “Panic Station” also features wind instruments like trumpets and French horns. There are two tracks on the album that stand out the most to me: “The 2nd Law-Unsustainable” and “The 2nd Law-Isolated System.” They actually have instruments other than bass, guitar and drums. There are a lot of string instruments, including piano, and most importantly, no singing. With the help of conductor David Campbell, classical orchestral instruments mesh and blend with modern synthesizers to create a well-balanced modern track. Unlike other previous albums, The 2nd Law also includes choir vocals that maintain an underlying theme throughout the whole album. The tracks aren’t just recorded and put onto the album; they have a flow that allows the listener to have a more enjoyable experience.s rhythm, and the lyrics are actually distinguishable from the instruments. Tracks like “Panic Station” and “Liquid State” have more drum and bass, with more than just frontman Matthew Bellamy’s voice. “Panic Station” also features wind instruments like trumpets and French horns. There are two tracks on the album that stand out the most to me: “The 2nd Law-Unsustainable” and “The 2nd Law-Isolated System.” They actually have instruments other than bass, guitar and drums. There are a lot of string instruments, including piano, and most importantly, no singing. With the help of conductor David Campbell, classical orchestral instruments mesh and blend with modern synthesizers to create a well-balanced modern track. Unlike other previous albums, The 2nd Law also includes choir vocals that maintain an underlying theme throughout the whole album. The tracks aren’t just recorded and put onto the album; they have a flow that allows the listener to have a more enjoyable experience picks up around three quarters of the way through, but it’s already too late. The song ends 40 seconds later, leaving the listener hanging. The album, titled The 2nd Law, is referring to the second law of thermodynamics. The album tells the listener a story of a planet that can no longer support its inhabitants. After such a disappointing song, I did not have high hopes for the album. However, I was proven wrong when I listened to the first track on the album, “Supremacy.” The song sounds nothing like its predecessor. It has a more smooth, continuous rhythm, and the lyrics are actually distinguishable from the instruments. Tracks like “Panic Station” and “Liquid State” have more drum and bass, with more than just frontman Matthew Bellamy’s voice. “Panic Station” also features wind instruments like trumpets and French horns. There are two tracks on the album that stand out the most to me: “The 2nd Law-Unsustainable” and “The 2nd Law-Isolated System.” They actually have instruments other than bass, guitar and drums. There are a lot of string instruments, including piano, and most importantly, no singing. With the help of conductor David Campbell, classical orchestral instruments mesh and blend with modern synthesizers to create a well-balanced modern track. Unlike other previous albums, The 2nd Law also includes choir vocals that maintain an underlying theme throughout the whole album. The tracks aren’t just recorded and put onto the album; they have a flow that allows the listener to have a more enjoyable experience.