Album Info

The 2nd Law

By Muse

Alternative - 2012

Muse faced a creative challenge when following up its immensely successful last studio release, 2009's The Resistance. The trio from... more

Tracklist

1

Supremacy

4:55 min
2

Madness

4:39 min
3

Panic Station

3:04 min
4

Prelude

0:57 min
5

Survival

4:17 min
6

Follow Me

3:50 min
7

Animals

4:22 min
8

Explorers

5:46 min
9

Big Freeze

4:39 min
10

Save Me

5:08 min
11

Liquid State

3:02 min
12

The 2nd Law: Unsustainable

3:48 min
13

The 2nd Law: Isolated System

4:59 min

About The 2nd Law

Muse faced a creative challenge when following up its immensely successful last studio release, 2009's The Resistance. The trio from southwestern England responded with a concept album, The 2nd Law, that keeps building on its big sound and diverse styles. Referring to the second law of thermodynamics, the ambitious recording tells the story of a resource-strapped planet that can no longer support its inhabitants. “The Second Law: Unsustainable” starts with a dramatic orchestral and choral opening arranged and conducted by David Campbell (Metallica, Sheryl Crow) before transforming into a dramatic techno-rock showcase. Performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics, “Survival” presents a more inspiring (and pop-friendly) narrative.