My only issue is the dog shit lyrics, I struggled to listen to it as a result but I have to give credit to the actual instrumentation. The riff is solid, and guitar solos at the end are some of my favourites they've ever done. It even changes slightly with a few notes being held over the bar instead of repeating
Fun fact, the famous JKF speech at the start was about the supposed "Illuminati" This basically shows that MUSE are a extremely political British band, and their entire music career is either about British politics, or global issues. Make of that what you will, but in my eyes, it’s kinda cool 😎
Great song not talked about too much, it does have a great feel. Another great one from the album is "The Handler" which is one of my favorites from them and is quite loved within the community and has such a great feel (and solo). Wouldn't be surprised if it's in the queue or if you've already done it
Hey David, very late to commenting on this video, but I usually come back to your older Muse reactions, always notice something new! Fun fact about this song, Matt Bellamy has a speech impediment where his ‘PR’ words sound like ‘PW’, you can hear this when he says ‘Problem’ as it sounds like ‘pwoblem’. You’ll never unhear this now 😂
One of my favourite Muse songs, been waiting for ages to see a reaction video to it as it doesn't seem to get reviewed very often. Brilliantly catchy riff, heavy guitar and I love the Queen-esque harmonies. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh Dave, I gotta say you have the weirdest taste sometimes. As someone who follows the band for a very long time I have never considered this one not even near in my Muse playlist...BUT, I guess I never gave it a chance and I see what you mean, also it happened with Panic Station that you liked so much. So it si very fun to see what I have said before "There is a muse song for everyone" and in your case thos3 are not even the popular ones, which is cool. Edit: Don't get me wrong, I like the song too I just don't listen to this album that much as the other ones, but now that I think about it, Reapers is also here and The handler along with this one, very overlooked songs by many (including me) and lately they have grown in me. Stay safe and thanks for another great review!!
This song is so underrated. I don't know why. I think the build up with the jdk speech is great and I have to have it play first before I listen to the whole song. Great reaction😊😊
Nice Reaction, DH! This one snuck up on me, too. It's a fine track in the context of the Drones album, taken as a whole, and the JFK recordings make more sense looking at them that way. Thanks!
2 Muse videos in 2 days!? Brilliant stuff. I too thought the vocals on this were cheesy but it suits the song as a whole. What muse song is it tomorrow? 😂
I finally found a live version of this song that's good quality and it's awesome, the crowd was way into it, not sure why muse doesn't break this one out often
True, this song is not the most complex song for Muse. But the "color" of the song with all of the choices being made with the instruments is amazing. None of the instruments play the same part except for the very end of the chorus, and yet it all works. Fun fact: Matt has trouble saying his "R"s (nowadays, people would call it a speech impediment). If you listen closely to when he sings "problem," you can hear he actually sings "pwoblem."
One of the most underrated Muse songs imo, but i don't understand why someone requested this one before The Handler or The Globalist, imo those 2 are the best songs in the album
I think this might be your first reaction to a song from the "Drones" album. Which surprises me, because the album is the most straightforward Rock that Muse has done. From your previous reactions you strike me as one who appreciates that straightforwardness. So these are more songs from "Drones" you will probably enjoy: "Psycho" "Reapers" "The Handler" And possibly "The Globalist". Though that one might vary in your taste.
Awesome video as always! Muse and Alter Bridge are my favorite bands. I think u really would enjoy Myles Kennedy - the ides of march. I think its his best solo stuff
First time that you suprise me. Don't get why you liked the song. I always agree with you judgement, but this time, when you paused the video at the first, I thought "he will say something not that good" but you said you digged it. Well that was something new
I don't know if somebody's already recommended it, but you should listen and react to "The Globalist" from the same album. It's one of my all time favourites.
Haha it was same for me. Defector is like special. Its easy but weirdly cute. For me The Handler is Defector 2. And its better song. But they are like twin brothers. Check live version 2015 if you like.
Awesome review DH! For a sec I thought it was going to get the ol’ dreaded Muse 8.6…but 8.9 🤘🏼🤘🏼 Believe it or not, this is def one of Muse’s overlooked deeper cuts. They never play it live, no one reacts to it, no one talks about it - but it’s truly one of my favorites, especially the guitar solo work in the bridge and end which really gives me the feels. I love the other comments here with people reconsidering how good this song and the Drones album was haha. I’ve known all along, it being in my top 3 Muse albums. I’ve always been more of a fan of the deep cuts which is where Muse is most experimental. And that’s why I request them. And I see those are the ones that impact you too. I Belong to You, United States of Eurasia, Panic Station, Exogenesis, etc - most Muse fans don’t realize how phenomenal they are and your reviews surely open their minds.
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VALIDATION!!! I always felt like this song was easily disregarded by Muse fans. So underrated and it's one of my favorites. Glad you were into it!
as a muse fan can confirm yes i overlooked this song i now realise im an idiot
My only issue is the dog shit lyrics, I struggled to listen to it as a result but I have to give credit to the actual instrumentation. The riff is solid, and guitar solos at the end are some of my favourites they've ever done. It even changes slightly with a few notes being held over the bar instead of repeating
That guitar riff is so fun to play. Thanks for your reaction!
The whole is a lot of fun to play 😊
Fun fact, the famous JKF speech at the start was about the supposed "Illuminati" This basically shows that MUSE are a extremely political British band, and their entire music career is either about British politics, or global issues. Make of that what you will, but in my eyes, it’s kinda cool 😎
Great song not talked about too much, it does have a great feel.
Another great one from the album is "The Handler" which is one of my favorites from them and is quite loved within the community and has such a great feel (and solo).
Wouldn't be surprised if it's in the queue or if you've already done it
Hey David, very late to commenting on this video, but I usually come back to your older Muse reactions, always notice something new! Fun fact about this song, Matt Bellamy has a speech impediment where his ‘PR’ words sound like ‘PW’, you can hear this when he says ‘Problem’ as it sounds like ‘pwoblem’. You’ll never unhear this now 😂
One of my favourite Muse songs, been waiting for ages to see a reaction video to it as it doesn't seem to get reviewed very often. Brilliantly catchy riff, heavy guitar and I love the Queen-esque harmonies. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh Dave, I gotta say you have the weirdest taste sometimes. As someone who follows the band for a very long time I have never considered this one not even near in my Muse playlist...BUT, I guess I never gave it a chance and I see what you mean, also it happened with Panic Station that you liked so much. So it si very fun to see what I have said before "There is a muse song for everyone" and in your case thos3 are not even the popular ones, which is cool.
Edit: Don't get me wrong, I like the song too I just don't listen to this album that much as the other ones, but now that I think about it, Reapers is also here and The handler along with this one, very overlooked songs by many (including me) and lately they have grown in me.
Stay safe and thanks for another great review!!
This song is so underrated. I don't know why. I think the build up with the jdk speech is great and I have to have it play first before I listen to the whole song. Great reaction😊😊
Same, feels wrong without JFK attached.
Warner music: hey guys, it seems that defector is becoming one of the favorites on the album
Muse: that we play it only once in our life says
It makes me smile with delight when you are loving muse
if there's a band that could give justice to Queen Songs it's Muse
Agreed. So many times I hear Matt singing and I think... "He's channeling Freddie Mercury."
I think that muse is much better than queen. There is a resemblance though. But there is so much distinction. Muse is like no other
@sekiwannoookami5711 muse are great band, but no way better than Queen 😂
Hey David, the intro JFK stands for John F. Kennedy, whose speech it was in the intro of the song. Great video, one of my favourite songs!
A great little song. I loved all the breakdowns and the use of lyrics in this song. Will be listening to this one many times over.
Such an underrated song from Muse! great reaction as always David! 👌
This is a little gem of a song. It always surprises me the songs you prefer when it concerns them but hey, every little win counts!
Nice Reaction, DH! This one snuck up on me, too. It's a fine track in the context of the Drones album, taken as a whole, and the JFK recordings make more sense looking at them that way. Thanks!
2 Muse videos in 2 days!? Brilliant stuff. I too thought the vocals on this were cheesy but it suits the song as a whole.
What muse song is it tomorrow? 😂
Great song. Great album. Great band!
Yes yes yes! Feeling u! I knew ud love the groove and glad u eventually loved the harmonies 😄
I finally found a live version of this song that's good quality and it's awesome, the crowd was way into it, not sure why muse doesn't break this one out often
True, this song is not the most complex song for Muse. But the "color" of the song with all of the choices being made with the instruments is amazing. None of the instruments play the same part except for the very end of the chorus, and yet it all works.
Fun fact: Matt has trouble saying his "R"s (nowadays, people would call it a speech impediment). If you listen closely to when he sings "problem," you can hear he actually sings "pwoblem."
One of the most underrated Muse songs imo, but i don't understand why someone requested this one before The Handler or The Globalist, imo those 2 are the best songs in the album
I'm a muse fan, I love this song too.
I think this might be your first reaction to a song from the "Drones" album. Which surprises me, because the album is the most straightforward Rock that Muse has done. From your previous reactions you strike me as one who appreciates that straightforwardness.
So these are more songs from "Drones" you will probably enjoy:
"Psycho"
"Reapers"
"The Handler"
And possibly "The Globalist". Though that one might vary in your taste.
Awesome video as always! Muse and Alter Bridge are my favorite bands. I think u really would enjoy Myles Kennedy - the ides of march. I think its his best solo stuff
First time that you suprise me. Don't get why you liked the song. I always agree with you judgement, but this time, when you paused the video at the first, I thought "he will say something not that good" but you said you digged it. Well that was something new
Still waiting for Bliss and The Globalist. Anyway grate reaction. Most profesional reactor on Ytube for my opinion.
I don't know if somebody's already recommended it, but you should listen and react to "The Globalist" from the same album. It's one of my all time favourites.
That's my favorite Muse song (:
That was fun!
Haha it was same for me. Defector is like special. Its easy but weirdly cute. For me The Handler is Defector 2. And its better song. But they are like twin brothers. Check live version 2015 if you like.
Awesome review DH! For a sec I thought it was going to get the ol’ dreaded Muse 8.6…but 8.9 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Believe it or not, this is def one of Muse’s overlooked deeper cuts. They never play it live, no one reacts to it, no one talks about it - but it’s truly one of my favorites, especially the guitar solo work in the bridge and end which really gives me the feels.
I love the other comments here with people reconsidering how good this song and the Drones album was haha. I’ve known all along, it being in my top 3 Muse albums.
I’ve always been more of a fan of the deep cuts which is where Muse is most experimental. And that’s why I request them. And I see those are the ones that impact you too. I Belong to You, United States of Eurasia, Panic Station, Exogenesis, etc - most Muse fans don’t realize how phenomenal they are and your reviews surely open their minds.
Great reaction for a great song , thanks 😊 have you listen the small print ??🤔🤔🤔
This song is fun
Hello David, thx again for your reaction !!
Any news regarding "won't stand down" dispute?
Not yet....which isn't a bad thing. If the dispute expires, then I win by default and the block is removed. So in this case, no news is good news.
@@THEDavidHeretic Excellent news David ! Other youtuber just won a dispute for the muse song "the handler" last week !
Wait till you hear The Globalist
i'm thinking the take away is you like the song?
maybe?
muse are good
lol
Listen the new song, wont stand down
I did a reaction for "Won't Stand Down". It got blocked. I'm trying to get it unblocked.
Good
David do you like JFK ?
The president?
@@THEDavidHeretic Yes
I remember loving this song when it came out, then i got bored pretty fast, the guitar solo and the bass are great tho.
I love muse but I can't stand this song... The chorus is chessy but it's ok... But the versus are terrible... Just terrible