As promised, here is the second half of the 10 best Pre-Resistance Muse songs. Unlike the previous list, this one is more evenly spread out with the last two albums that were released before "The Resistance": "Absolution" and "Black Holes and Revelations".
Time is Running Out
Absolution 2005
This album was the start of Muse's musical direction into apocalyptic and protest themes. The music is amazing with a crunchy bass line leading it off with catchy falsettos during the bridges.
Hysteria
Absolution 2005
This is probably the first song, along with the previous one, that Americans first heard of Muse. Easily their signature song with again, the distorted bass lines leading off the entire song and with great guitar solos. Sadly, though, it's probably their worst music video.
Starlight
Black Holes and Revelations 2007
Embedding has been disabled for this music video, but make sure to still check out the link. Their catchiest and most poppy song, "Starlight" was the gateway to the everyday American teenager. And even though the song sticks to sad cliches and has a love theme, MUSE arem still able to make a great rock ballad out of it.
Assassin
Black Holes and Revelations 2007
This is their most underrated and underplayed song in their repertoire. It is a lot more heavy than the stuff they usually play, but their musical prowess is easily spotted with the non-human speed of the drums and riffs. This song was also featured in "Guitar Hero World Tour".
Knights of Cydonia
Black Holes and Revelations 2007
Their anthem. They will either open a show or end one with this song, guaranteed. A great upbeat song that makes you want to listen to this song while you're horseback riding into the unknown. Easily their best music video too.
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