This CD closes with a three-part symphony titled "Exogenesis." Now, the last time bands tried to integrate classical music with rock & roll, it was labeled progressive. And truthfully, Muse is little more than a progressive band, dressed in alternative clothing. Once again, that's not really a bad thing. But alternative music is supposed to be an alternative to mainstream rock, correct? Therefore, Muse is carrying on the progressive rock tradition, and should be noted as such. It stands to reason that if they're not offering an alternative, they're not an alternative band.

The Resistance is a well played and memorably melodic recording. It's enjoyable to listen to, from start to finish. However, it's only after closer inspection that this recording's flaws begin to show through. Ultimately, it's a lot of sound and fury, not signifying a whole heck of a lot. Listening to it is akin to having a government spokes hole pontificate about vague solutions to our current recession. But we don't want generalities; we need solutions! If five suspects were lined up in front of a witness, and the witness said, 'Ah he looked a little like all five of those guys,' wouldn't you be upset? Well, that's what Muse has done with The Resistance. They've pointed their fingers at an endless array of modern day bad guys, without really telling us who's to blame. And such reluctance to name names makes The Resistance far too easy to resist.

Muse - The Resistance
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