Showbiz

Muse

Showbiz

RELEASED: September 06, 1999
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Sunburn 3:54 2. Muscle Museum 4:24 3. Fillip 4:01 4. Falling Down 4:33 5. Cave 4:46 6. Showbiz 5:16 7. Unintended 3:57 8. Uno 3:38 9. Sober 4:04 10. Escape 3:31 11. Overdue 2:26 12. Hate This & I’ll Love You 5:21
Showbiz is the debut studio album by English rock band Muse, released on September 7, 1999. The album features a blend of alternative rock, space rock, and progressive rock elements, showcasing the band's signature sound characterized by Matt Bellamy's falsetto vocals, intricate guitar riffs, and a combination of piano and synthesizers. Thematically, Showbiz explores topics such as political and social issues, personal struggles, and existential angst, establishing Muse as a band that would challenge the norms of rock music. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and has since been regarded as a significant entry in the early 2000s rock scene, helping to pave the way for Muse's future success.