VINYL FORMAT. With Absolution, Muse continued to expand on their unique rock sound with complex guitars, transition-laden rock anthems with melodic harmonics Described in All Music Guide as ".. the emotional intensity and style of Radiohead, a rock thunder descended from Black Sabbath, and the baroque drama of Queen..." Muse switched gears with new producer Rich Costey, creating a smoother more polished sound.

Absolution had plenty of punch to satisfy their hard core fans, while its musicianship garnered critical praise and won the band a new legion of fans who couldn't get enough of the powerful anthemic rock.