Muse – Absolution (XX Anniversary)(Silver Vinyl Boxset)

LP02081

UPC: 5054197674396

Absolution is the third studio album by the English rock band Muse, released on 15 September 2003 through Taste Media. It was produced by Muse and Rich Costey, with additional production by John Cornfield and Paul Reeve.

Costey wanted to give Muse a bigger, more aggressive sound, and Absolution is more polished and direct than Muse's previous albums. It incorporates classical influences, with orchestra on tracks such as "Butterflies and Hurricanes" and "Blackout", and apocalyptic lyrical themes. They used synthesisers and music software to process many tracks. Most of the album was recorded at Grouse Lodge in County Westmeath, Ireland.