MUSE · Showbiz | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Showbiz'

When Muse unleashed "Showbiz" upon the world in 1999, nobody could have predicted that this Devon trio would evolve into one of rock's most theatrical and ambitious acts. Yet listening to this debut masterpiece today, all the DNA is already there – Matthew Bellamy's soaring falsetto, the band's knack for dramatic dynamics, and their ability to make intimate songs feel absolutely colossal.

"Showbiz" captures Muse at their most vulnerable and raw, before the space-age concepts and stadium-sized orchestrations took hold. Tracks like "Sunburn" and "Unintended" showcase Bellamy's incredible vocal range over delicate piano arrangements, while "Muscle Museum" and the title track "Showbiz" hint at the heavier directions the band would later explore. The album's emotional core lies in its exploration of alienation, love, and the pressures of modern life – themes that would become Muse signatures. What makes this record so special is its restraint; these songs breathe and build naturally, creating an intimate atmosphere that draws you into Bellamy's world of romantic angst and existential questioning.

For fans of:
Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Placebo, Coldplay

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Sunburn
A2. Muscle Museum
A3. Fillip
B1. Falling Down
B2. Cave
B3. Showbiz

LP 2:
C1. Unintended
C2. Uno
C3. Sober
D1. Escape
D2. Overdue
D3. Hate This & I'll Love You

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: warnermusic.com