Having just recently seen Muse for the first time on their The 2nd Law Tour at Rod Laver and experiencing their sheer musical force live, this album will not disappoint those who have witnessed their greatness, and it will also please those who are yet to see them.
Recorded live in Rome at Stadium Olympico in a one-take, all-or-nothing style is really a testament to their musicality to perform their incredibly well crafted and difficult tunes. Opening with the goosebump-inducing Supremacy, behind an epic backdrop of fire explosions and enormous LED backdrop, the fact they can so brilliantly recreate their cinematic songs live so well and only as a four-piece is really remarkable. A CD/DVD release, it’s wonderfully well recorded capturing both a great overall brilliant sound of the band live and also capturing the vibe of the 60,000+ crowd, with the DVD taking you through a shortened 90-minute set.
It really is a showcase of Matt Bellamy’s musical virtuosity, both as singer and guitarist, and later playing keys, which really solidifies Muse as one of the best live and musical acts of our generation.
BY MIMI VELEVSKA
Best Track: Knights of Cydonia
If You Like These, You’ll Like This: Live At Wembley Stadium ‘86
QUEEN
In A Word: Spectacular
