This week, the guys lock in on Muse — the symphonic, space-rock powerhouse that somehow blends Queen, Radiohead, and Korn fuzz into one of the most unique catalogs in modern rock.

Adam and Mike unpack:

• The chaotic sing-song cousin intros that led straight into Scatman, Benny & Joon, and “bad acting”

• Why Adam calls the Hives “tight, toy son” and how that connects to Muse’s precision

• Showbiz → the scrappy debut with “Sunburn” and “Muscle Museum”

• Origin of Symmetry → the moment Muse becomes Muse, with “Citizen Erased” and “Micro Cuts”

• Absolution → a masterpiece front-to-back with “Time Is Running Out,” “Hysteria,” and “Stockholm Syndrome”

🧠 Matt Bellamy: The Operatic Architect
They go deep on:

• Bellamy’s mix of classical piano chops, spacey fuzz guitars, and over-the-top vocals

• Why no one in Muse is replaceable — each instrument stands on its own

• The ADHD cousin curse: binging a band hard, then peacing out after “season one”

• How writing music while inspired by Muse always risks sounding too Muse-y

📼 Muse: From Underground to Stadium Kings
Whether it’s the haunting beauty of “Citizen Erased” or the head-punching chaos of “Stockholm Syndrome,” Muse built their reputation on refusing to sound like anyone else.

Also discussed:

• The Watchmen trailer that reignited love for “Take a Bow”

• The awkward cousin feeling when your band suddenly becomes everyone’s band

• Ben Folds producing William Shatner’s spoken-word album (and why pancakes with Prince still win the story battle)

💿 The Mainstream Shift
From underground heroes in Europe to mainstream chart-toppers in the U.S., Muse’s journey includes:

• The breakout of Black Holes and Revelations with hits like “Starlight”

• Political anthems aimed at lying leaders and war profiteers

• Their refusal to chase approval — doing whatever the hell they want, and making it sound massive

🥞 Side Tangents (Because, Cousins)
Somehow we end up talking about:

• Kevin Smith’s unreleased Prince documentary

• Ben Folds’ absurd talent level

• Who really controls Prince’s estate (spoiler: not us)

🔮 Coming Next Week
A dive into another musician who blends humor, virtuosity, and chaos — Ben Folds.

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