"first off... listen closely... this is not, and i repeat not, an album released by the brittish band Muse. long ago, in 1997 there was a band called Muse in america, but they since broke up. Muse from the UK were barely formed. Showbiz is their first album, released in 1999. Origin of Symmetry was the album not released in the US, so dont' think Arcana is that particular album. It's not. Thirdly, Absolution is their current album. try one of those if you are looking for the popular Muse you've heard on your radio.
If you are reading this for a review of Arcana. I don't think it's all that great. i stumbled upon them a few years back after a friend mentioned them. i'm not impressed. i particularly don't like what the cd has to offer, but try it out if you like what you hear."
DON'T GET RIPPED OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richie Moondog | Huntington Beach CA USA | 12/31/2004
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This album is not by Muse of "Absolution", "Showbiz", and "Origin of Symmetry". This band was from the US (and have since broke up) and if you listen to it you will be disappointed because it is inferior to Muse of today.
Unfortunately, people are trying to rip you off to think that this album is from the current Muse; they want 50 bucks for this horrible album.
You have been warned."
Not the band who did showbiz - literally.
Jose Jaramillo | 10/29/1999
(1 out of 5 stars)
"haven't heard this album, but to the chap who reviewed it before, this isn't the MUSE from Teignmouth, Devon."
Hey now, calm down.
Jose Jaramillo | dallas, fort worth | 12/29/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"WHOA, this band did not come out AFTER your little MUSE did with an evil plan to be them by taking their name. So don't get all upset because they don't sound like them. It's unfair to give them a horrible review just because you feel bamboozled."
They were MUSE before they MUSE you know today...
Kristine Lyn Buckley | Miami | 03/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"ok, this band was from miami back in the 90's BEFORE the UK MUSE was even known. now with that said and put aside, This cd is great. they have that 90's college rock feel (or maybe thats just cuz i was listening to them and going to their shows when i was in college in the 90's?). The lyrics are spiritual, with a childlike honesty and wonder. Though they really dont sound at all like the smashing pumpkins, thats about the closest comparison i can come up with.
For anyone interested, they are back together now under the name PEOPLE FROM VENUS in Miami florida. look them up on myspace. new music. good stuff."