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Muse - Will of the People
Buy Muse — Will of the People on LP vinyl from Kilmorna in Listowel, Ireland. Rock record with verified album details.
LP · Rock · 2022 · Helium 3
Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.
Buyer notes: 2022 LP on Helium 3, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection Rock shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel, ship within Ireland from EUR 5.95 per record or outside Ireland from EUR 12.00 per record.
“Will of the People” is the ninth studio album by English rock band Muse, arriving in 2022 as a sharp, dystopian reflection on power, resistance, and modern anxiety. Across ten tightly written tracks, the band pivots between arena-sized rock riffs, electronic textures, and orchestral drama, all anchored by Matthew Bellamy’s theatrical vocals and a flair for apocalyptic storytelling. The record opens with the rallying title track and moves through the tense pulse of “Compliance” and the swelling, piano-led “Liberation,” mapping out a world where rebellion and control constantly collide. The album’s middle stretch pushes the band’s heavier and more cinematic side: “Won’t Stand Down” and “Kill or Be Killed” channel muscular, metallic guitar work, while “Ghosts (How Can I Move On)” strips back to a more vulnerable, emotional core. Later cuts like “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween” and “Verona” weave in playful horror motifs and romantic, widescreen melodies before “Euphoria” and the bluntly titled “We Are Fucking Fucked” close the record with a mix of adrenaline and bleak humour. It’s a compact, concept-leaning LP that distills Muse’s taste for grand, politically charged rock into a focused, 10-track statement.
For long-time listeners, “Will of the People” functions as a survey of Muse’s key strengths in a single record: towering choruses, futuristic production, and lyrics obsessed with the fate of societies on the brink. It revisits the protest energy of their earlier work but filters it through contemporary concerns—mass surveillance, manipulation, and collective burnout—making the album feel rooted in the 2020s rather than just revisiting past glories. The run of singles, from “Won’t Stand Down” to “Ghosts (How Can I Move On),” underscores how comfortably Muse still navigate both heavy rock and more melodic, emotive material. As a vinyl listening experience, this album captures a band deeply aware of their own mythos yet willing to embrace shorter, punchier songwriting. The track list is lean, with no filler, giving side A and side B distinct arcs that reward full spins rather than isolated tracks. For any collection that traces modern rock’s move toward grand, cinematic narratives, “Will of the People” is an essential late-period chapter.
On vinyl, “Will of the People” presents the album’s dramatic contrasts in a way that suits its song sequencing: the opening rush of the title track and “Compliance” builds tension on side A, while the closing pairing of “Euphoria” and “We Are Fucking Fucked” on side B lands with added impact when heard as a final statement. The physical edition commonly uses the explicit title on the inner materials, with some artwork opting for censored styling, a small detail that reflects the band’s confrontational tone without overshadowing the music. This LP is tied to Muse’s 2022 era, making it a clear marker of their post-simulation, post-drones phase where digital production and heavy guitar coexist. Collectors interested in following the evolution of big-budget rock into politically charged, sci-fi-inflected territory will find this album a natural companion to earlier Muse records, while still distinct enough to justify a dedicated spot on the shelf.
A high-impact blend of modern rock, metallic guitar crunch, cinematic synths, and polished, vocal-forward production with strong dynamic swings between bombast and introspection.
Recommended for: Listeners who enjoy theatrical, concept-leaning rock with a dystopian edge; Fans of Muse’s heavier guitar work who still appreciate electronic and orchestral flourishes; Collectors building a focused run of 2010s–2020s alternative rock albums; Vinyl listeners who like concise, front-to-back LPs with clear side A/side B arcs; Newcomers seeking a modern entry point into Muse’s catalogue that reflects their current sound.
Is “Will of the People” a full-length studio album or a compilation? “Will of the People” is a full-length studio album by Muse, written as a cohesive set of ten tracks rather than a compilation of older material. Which key songs define the sound of this album? Tracks like “Will of the People,” “Compliance,” “Won’t Stand Down,” “Kill or Be Killed,” and “Ghosts (How Can I Move On)” showcase the album’s mix of heavy rock, cinematic drama, and more vulnerable, melodic moments. How does this album compare to Muse’s earlier work? It retains the band’s trademark grand scale and political themes but is more compact and contemporary in its production, blending metallic riffs, electronics, and anthemic choruses into a concise, ten-track statement.