Origin of Muse is a box set compilation by the English rock band Muse, released on December 6, 2019. This comprehensive collection is aimed to reveal the band's formative years, offering a deep anthology of their beginnings.
Origin of Muse includes the first two Muse Albums "Showbiz" and "Origin of Symmetry" along with the respective demo versions, live performances, and B-sides. It also features the previously unreleased material from Muse's early years before signing their first official record deal with Maverick Records.
The album's packaging is designed to resemble two available books. The first book contains an extensive and exclusive interview with the band as they look back and reflect on the events that led to their success. While the second book contains posters, setlists, photographs, and contact sheets which are inserted and can be pulled out.
The music itself takes listeners back to the group's formative years and tracks their creative process. It showcases the evolution of the band’s sound from their early days to the more progressive, experimental sound that has made them one of the most exciting bands of their generation. Along with their first two albums, the collection provides a comprehensive overview of the band's early development, charting its progression from their formation in Devon to becoming stadium-fillers known worldwide.
As for the reception, Origin of Muse was met with critical acclaim for its thoroughness and completeness in capturing the band's emerging sound and style.
