Muse

Muse

Muse are actually one of the easier bands to preview for this year's Reading & Leeds Festival, not least because they've already announced the main bulk of their set-list.

To mark the 10th Anniversary of their second album Origin of Symmetry, the band will be playing it in full.

One of the reasons given for this is that Muse don't feel their budget allowed them to give the album the kind of stage show it deserved.

Given the reputation Muse have established as on of the greatest live bands of the last 10 years, if not ever, this promises to be a thrilling show.

Combining a stunning light show with flawless performances, the trio aren't strangers to a huge crowd, and should more than cope with the usual pressures of headlining.

Fans will be hoping that, after Origin of Symmetry, there will be a few selections from across their catalogue to give songs like 'Knights of Cydonia' an airing at the festivals.

For the casual fans hoping for a classic Muse set, the track-listing for Origin of Symmetry still provides a handful of hits, incuding 'Plug In Baby' and 'Feeling Good'.

The moment 'New Born' fully kicks is bound to be one of the best set openers of the weekend.

Whilst the album does have some less-than-stellar moments, there should be no doubt that Muse can turn this into a truly special night.

Check back on Tuesday for the first of our new monthly feature Classic Cuts. The first edition will be a fresh look at Origin of Symmetry.

Female First - Alistair McGeorge


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