Music Monday is a meme started by Drew over at The Tattooed Book Geek and I could not help myself- I had to hop on the bandwagon. You see, the two simple things in life: music and books, are the two things which really are food for the soul. Any time you speak about music or books, 90% of the time your discussion partner will claim how Tune x or Book y helped them get through a tough time in their life.
I had picked out a different tune for today, from 1975 no less! π But I decided to go for something else. Since the last book I finished was The Rebel’s Sketchbook and my head was full of all sorts of defiant thoughts, I decided to stick with the mood and theme and as such Muse will be the highlight today.
Artist: Muse
Album: Drones
Release: 2015
Home, It’s becoming a killing field
There’s a cross hair locked on my heart
With no recourse and there’s no one behind the wheel
Hell fire, You’re wiping me out, killed byDrones, (killed by)
Drones (killed by)You rule with lies and deceit
And the world is on your side
‘Cause you’ve got the CIA, babe
But all you’ve done is brutalise
Drones!War, war just moved up a gear
I don’t think I can handle the truth
I’m just a pawn
And we’re all expendable
Incidentally
Electronically erased
By yourDrones, (killed by)
Drones (killed by)You kill by remote control
The world is on your side
Youβve got reapers and hawks babe
Now I am radicalized
Drones!You rule with lies and deceit
And the world is on your side
‘Cause you’ve got the CIA, babe
But all you’ve done is brutaliseYou kill by remote control
The world is on your side
Youβve got reapers and hawks babe
Now I am radicalized
Here come the drones!
Here come the drones!
Here come the drones!
Any of you like Muse? I used to only like select tunes from their older stuff but their Drones album knocked me off my feet completely!Β
I do like this song. Great choice! The video’s cool too. Fits well. β‘
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Thank you! π β€
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I haven’t listened to this album, as you recommend it I will give it a listen, I find Muse a bit droll normally but you have stellar taste in music so I’m game.
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Hahaha, yeah.. well, I never really liked their older stuff, but the Drones album is just brilliant.. the political message, the vocals and instrumental are just bang on throughout the album… for my ears anyway π so, I hope you enjoy π
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I will definitely give it a go!
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Love Muse! My first roommate in college introduced me to them because she was obsessed. Great choice!
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Cool! π They are really creative and I love their Drones album the most- the political message and middle finger it carries is great!
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Eurgh, Muse!π€’π€’π€’
Each to their own and thanks for taking part.π€π
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π lol… yeah…
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I was only vaguely familiar with Muse, in fact I had no idea they were still around until you posted this. I love, love, love that guitar sound. I am going to have to Google and see if any magazines did a rig rundown for the guitar player. Thanks for sharing. The lyrics are apropos to what is going on in the world, that’s for sure. π
I have to start doing my Monday music posts again on a more regular basis because someone sent me a “constructive” criticism in an email about people not liking me putting so much music stuff in my Sunday posts. Whatever. Ha ha. XD
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I actually only liked select tunes from their older stuff, but this Drones album really did just knock me for 6 through and through… π I hope you find that rig rundown! π I was totally keeping an eye on drums in this song π hehehe…
LOL- well, that was some constructive criticism, hey! I can’t believe people actually take the time to email and complain- it’s like- do you actually realize what you’re doing? π So yeah, defo get back on the music monday posts! π
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I haven’t heard much of their newer stuff, but this is pretty good! Good choice!
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Thank you π That album defo hit my sweetspot!
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Awesome choice!! I love Muse (who doesn’t?! π )
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hehe just saw the comments- apparently Drew LOL! π
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hahaha, yeah… oh well, he doesn’t know what he’s missing. this is a great tune, top quality π π
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hehhehee yes!! π
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Thanks! π
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You’re welcome! π
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Great pick! I can’t believe it has been years since I last listened to Muse… Brings back great memories hehe.
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Thanks and Great stuff! π
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I will admit, Muse is new to me! I haven’t listened to much in the way of rock/metal in over a decade and at that time I was mostly listening to current groups. I really like their sound! I’ll have to check out some of their albums now. Any recommendations?
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Well, I wasn’t a huge Muse fan myself… but this album Drones was right up my alley, so that’s the one I would suggest… π What music would you normally listen to? Any recs for me to break out of my rock/metal tunes? π
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Then I’ll check out the full album. Thanks for the recommendation!
Ooh, if you want something to break you out of your rock/metal, I strongly recommend Pink Martini. They are a big band which focuses on bringing World Music to a more accessible place. My favorite album is Hang on Little Tomato, but I love all their albums. Plus, they are an amazing live band! π
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Muse!!! It’s been a while since I’ve heard their stuff. Great pick!! π
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Muse is my all time favorite band and I finally got to see them twice this summer! Their music is so unique and meaningful and most songs all sound completely different with a totally new meaning. I feel like everyone should give them a good chance!
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So glad to hear from a Muse fan- I agree- their music does have that something extra and the meaning? wow… their Drones album took my by surprise and I love it! π
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Yeah, I feel like not a lot of Muse fans reacted positively to Drones, but I really liked it!
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Ah, to me this is their best album of ever and ever π they got everything right with it- instrumental, lyrics and vocals… just wow! π Sad to hear it didn’t go down with a lot of fans too well.. hmm…
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