“Unintended” may just be the best Muse song that no one knows. This is from their 1999 debut album, Showbiz. A beautiful ballad that I saw them play for the first time ever in America, during their massive MSG gig.
It always puts me in a good place. Matt’s young vocals sound so sincere. In “Unintended”, he sings about his recent submission into a new love, when he is just recovering from the loss of another. It may be my personal favorite song from Muse, and I wanted to share it with you guys.
Most people who know Muse are oblivious to this songs existence, and that’s a damn shame. A crying shame.
[mp3] : Muse – Unintended
Keisha — 15 Feb 10
Ohhh bad pun. get out =P
And Id have to say I agree with it, probably my favourite =]
DCR — 15 Feb 10
The very first Muse album I owned was Showbiz. Happened to a lot of people, I guess, if you were there in the beginning, but I got it in 2003, when most people were listening to Absolution. My friend burnt the album for me, and he accidentally (don’t ask me how) repeated Unintended. So for a good few years whenever I listened to Showbiz I got this song twice. It was my favourite Muse song for ages. Beautiful song.
I love Muse, and have nothing bad to say about their recent albums, but bring back the grand piano, guitar shredding, and understated epicness. Butterflies and Hurricanes, anyone?
Logan — 16 Feb 10
While I think “Unintended” is a decent song, I must say “Sunburn” is a much better song, but then again, it is more popular.
Henry — 16 Feb 10
The song is brilliant, have always loved it I still think showbiz is their equal greatest album along with Origins. I have a beautiful acoustic version of the song, if you want how can I get it to you?
double hawk — 16 Feb 10
I agree, Unintended is absolutely beautiful. People in the states tend to ignore Origin and Showbiz, especially Showbiz. It’s not right.
Gaz@NokiaMusic — 16 Feb 10
There are so many gems on Origin and Showbiz! Unintended is beautiful, but I’d have to say Map Of Your Head trumps it… I personally think it’s their most beautiful song ever.
Derek Jordan — 21 Feb 10
I agree. It’s a great song!
twinings23 — 19 Mar 10
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