Muse Reveal ‘Simulation Theory’ Album Details, Ride on With ‘The Dark Side’ Video
Muse fans, rejoice. After primarily releasing singles in recent years, the group is ready to release their eighth studio album. The disc is titled Simulation Theory and will arrive on Nov. 9 through Warner Bros.
In coordination with the album announcement, Muse have also continued the narrative of their recent videos with the release of a clip for their latest song, "The Dark Side." Once again, singer Matt Bellamy is behind the wheel speeding along, but the jump at the end of the last clip has taken him to another dimension, racing through the neon night landscape. Hear the song and watch the video above.
As for the new album, the band worked once again with producer Rich Costey, but also spent time in the studio with Mike Elizondo, Shellback and Timbaland. Each of the album's songs is expected to have a music video so expect the journey to continue beyond the latest visual adventure.
Simulation Theory will be released as a standard CD, a deluxe 16-song edition and a super deluxe set that has 21 tracks. The expanded track listing includes an acoustic gospel version of "Dig Down," a guest turn from the UCLA Bruin Marching Band on "Pressure," a live version of "Thought Contagion," along with several acoustic and "alternate reality" versions of songs. The full track listing and artwork can be seen below.
Muse also revealed plans for a 2019 tour, with those buying Simulation Theory via the band's webstore having early access to tickets. Get the pre-order info here.
Muse, Simulation Theory Standard Album, CD, Vinyl Track Listing + Artwork
1. Algorithm
2. The Dark Side
3. Pressure
4. Propaganda
5. Break It To Me
6. Something Human
7. Thought Contagion
8. Get Up and Fight
9. Blockades
10. Dig Down
11. The Void
Deluxe Album CD:
1. Algorithm
2. The Dark Side
3. Pressure
4. Propaganda
5. Break It To Me
6. Something Human
7. Thought Contagion
8. Get Up and Fight
9. Blockades
10. Dig Down
11. The Void
12. Algorithm (Alternate Reality Version)
13. The Dark Side (Alternate Reality Version)
14. Propaganda (Acoustic)
15. Something Human (Acoustic)
16. Dig Down (Acoustic Gospel Version)
Super Deluxe Boxset:
CD 1 and Vinyl 1
1. Algorithm
2. The Dark Side
3. Pressure
4. Propaganda
5. Break It To Me
6. Something Human
7. Thought Contagion
8. Get Up and Fight
9. Blockades
10. Dig Down
11. The Void
CD 2 and Vinyl 2
1. Algorithm (Alternate Reality Version)
2. The Dark Side (Alternate Reality Version)
3. Pressure (Ft. UCLA Bruin Marching Band)
4. Propaganda (Acoustic)
5. Break It To Me (Sam de Jong remix)
6. Something Human (acoustic)
7. Thought Contagion (Live)
8. Dig Down (Acoustic Gospel Version)
9. The Void (Acoustic)
10. The Dark Side (Alternate Reality Instrumental)
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