Muse - Madness Site

For three minutes, the song simmers. It adds layers of stacked harmonies reminiscent of Queen or George Michael , building a sense of emotional claustrophobia.

Whether you're a die-hard "Muser" or a casual listener, "Madness" serves as a reminder that sometimes the most epic stories aren't about the end of the world—they’re about the complicated, messy business of staying in love. Muse - Madness

For a band known for space-opera rock and dystopian synth-explosions, "Madness" was a radical departure. Gone were the wall-of-sound guitars of Absolution . In their place was a minimalist, thudding electronic heartbeat and a vocal performance that proved Matt Bellamy didn't need a symphony to be powerful. For three minutes, the song simmers