Comments on: Muse releasing singles?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:38:35 +0000

Well I recon if thats what they want to do, then so be it.
I think it’ll break the ice for them and they’ll do some funky stuff and all.

By: Shido

Shido — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:42:45 +0000

I personally have never really been a fan of downloading things, because due to system crash or hard drive corruption you can lose them. Plus, they don’t feel as tangible. I know I personally get a sense of fulfillment upon buying something that I can actually hold in my hand and look at. (Or upon receving my limited edition HAARP!) For instance after downloading Radiohead’s In Rainbows, I felt somewhat empty. Sure, I had the music, but that was ALL I had. No booklet, no cover, no cd, just some .mp3’s.. Also, living in the US, I find that actually finding singles is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Many of my local record stores are JUST NOW getting Origin of Symmetry and Hullabaloo, and those are major releases! But a single? Forget it. Also, I know I’d listen to just the one song over and over and wear it out a LOT quicker, whereas an album spaces out the listening, meaning less chance of overdoing it, but that’s just my opinion.

By: opal bellamy

opal bellamy — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:43:51 +0000

*nods at dilshad*

think of us who can’t buy the damn songs from the internet and being in a country which doesn’t get the free stuff…no “lost in the groove” type tracks that are hidden on singles and other things…we won’t get that! i hope muse looks at ALL of the pros and cons before making a decision…

By: Dilshad

Dilshad — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:23:51 +0000

I realise that the release of singles as opposed to albums is just a possibility so I am well aware that Muse haven’t decided to do this or not.
I agree with Opal Bellamy… I believe that the problem with releasing singles is that there are some people who just don’t have access to be able to buy downloads of the internet… those who are under 18 (me for example) can’t access iTunes because you need to have credit card details… my parents won’t allow me to use theirs and I completely understand… giving security details over the internet is just too much of a supermassive risk. There are other factors too… like I mentioned earlier. So if we cannot buy the singles in that way, how else can we legally buy the songs? I live in Australia too, and every (and I mean all) record stores have stopped selling singles since 2000-and-whatever (I can’t remember). I am totally, all for change, and I will still find a way to buy the music if Muse decides to sell their songs as singles, it’s just that I personally prefer albums, it’s all just my opinion, and my opinion can change!
Just as a side note to illustrate the frustration at the fact that I live in Australia, apparently, according to some certain music stores, we aren’t even going to be able to buy the Special Edition of HAARP.

By: opal bellamy

opal bellamy — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:03:26 +0000

compilations?! i can’t take much more of this…look, all i am saying is that singles are going to take FOREVER to get to us and when they do, there are only going to be two or three songs on there (not even that if you live in Australia as I do…we don’t get what the rest of you appear to). i would much rather have a nice fat album to go through at my own pace and enjoy it for however long it takes for them to either:
a)tour like mad
b)bring out another album.

it’s been working for them before, why do they have to change? change can be a good thing, i do realise that, but this sort of change i do not like. not one little bit.

By: Faryal

Faryal — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:15:15 +0000

I am actually very excited about this new development – I would love for Muse to try to release music without the album format. This way, each song can be heard and interpreted separately, without having to immediately compare it to the songs heard before or after it on an album. Each song could be a completely diferent side of the band, instead of having an album that shows a side being released after a long lapse of time. I also feel for the band – can you imagine how taxing it must be to try to live up to that name? Instead of peaking and then slowly tapering down, Muse are trying something new. I have always seen Muse as a sort of a revolution – except they are not trying to implement change – they are the change. They don’t theorize, but rather act. And don’t be TOO alarmed – they did say they would release compilations! I know it’s not the same, but like Lala said – don’t fear change!

By: Max

Max — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:42:26 +0000

This idea is really good and really sound…except for a band who tour to death like Muse, I’m not sure how well it would work. But hey, I’m ready to be proved wrong.

By: Lala

Lala — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:59:20 +0000

opal bellamy: While I do hate overplay of some music, I think it is impossible for me to get tired of any Muse single. I also think that BHaR was a step in the direction of the mainstream for Muse. Maybe not wholly, but many of those songs had mass appeal, which was not the case in previous albums. The only time that the mainstream becomes a problem is when an artist is trying to work towards appealing to it. That is what is wrong with pop music. It is art for business rather than art for art. Disagree as you might, the best bands out there are just exploring the field, perfecting the craft and just generally jamming and having a good time.

Anyway, in response to the whole issue…dont fear change! There might be aspects of this type of release that you all like better. Give it a try before you decide its not a good idea!

By: manigaa

manigaa — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:37:52 +0000

I prefer the album format because it’s a beautiful sensation to have all their songs, i don’t want to wait for their singles for month!

By: opal bellamy

opal bellamy — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:31:40 +0000

airplay? okay i disagree there. i believe that when a song gets too much airplay on a radio station people tire of it or when a new band gets played on there, they get thrashed by the dj more often than not. i think the magic of muse is that they are truly awesome in their own right and don’t need to be mainstream to be as big as they are. i am in love with many mainstream bands and a few that have gone mainstream (e.g. mcr) and while they are wonderful, there is something about muse which makes muse different to them all. would love to know what you guys think!