I used to listen to the band Muse a lot in high school. I was one of those quiet but rebellious types, so their music really resonated with me. As I got older and started my corporate career, the political messaging in their music, especially in their most recent album, felt a little too strong.
I am ready for it now.
If you’re feeling rage right now, like many of us are, I highly recommend listening to the entire “Will of the People” album by Muse. Really listen to it. Put on your headphones like we used to back in the day and take it all in.
Music has become background noise for me in my 30s, but I think it’s time to bring it back into focus.
Got any songs or albums you’d recommend with similar themes?
If and when I want to feel political listening to music, it’s mostly RATM or some down to earth 90’s black rap, such as Wu-Tang Clan (I’m white though). Occasionally I drink a few and sing Bella Ciao until my voice gives out.
Otherwise, nowadays, I’m mostly depressed (clinically) and I often just flee into some darksynth like Perturbator.