"New Born" and "Micro Cuts" by Muse

<p>Link it to the world, link it to yourself, link it to your podcast app, because it's time to talk about Muse!</p><p>Kirk takes a deep dive into not one but two songs off of Muse's seminal 2001 album Origin of Symmetry: "New Born," which kicks the album off with a strong pop-rock approach, and "Micro Cuts," a mid-album high point that shows off their more eclectic influences. It's time for some contrapuntal harmony mixed with some good old fashioned blues riffs, and a lot of guitar fuzz on top.</p><p>Written by: Matthew Bellamy</p><p>Album: <i>Origin of Symmetry </i>(2001)</p><p>Listen/Buy: <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/origin-of-symmetry/992088658">Apple Music</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Symmetry-Muse/dp/B000AMPZF8">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1AP6uGYHdakRgwuWQsP5pK">Spotify</a></p><p>ALSO FEATURED/DISCUSSED:</p><ul><li>"Plug In Baby," "Space Dementia," "Bliss," and "Citizen Erased" by Matthew Bellamy from <i>Origin of Symmetry</i></li><li>Manson Guitar Works, makers of Matt Bellamy's futuristic custom guitars: <a href="https://www.mansonguitarworks.com/">https://www.mansonguitarworks.com/</a></li></ul><p>OUTRO SOLOIST: Galen Clark</p><p>This episode's outro soloist is Mr. Galen Clark, who plays keyboard and organ and acts as bandleader for the soul jazz group <a href="https://www.triosubtonic.net">Trio Subtonic.</a> Galen's also going to be on tour this summer playing keyboards with Sleater-Kinney. Find more information at their website, <a href="https://www.triosubtonic.net">https://www.triosubtonic.net</a>, and find Sleater-Kinney tour dates at their website, <a href="http://www.sleater-kinney.com/">http://www.sleater-kinney.com/</a></p><p>STRONG MERCH</p><p>Visit the Strong Songs merch store for some cool t-shirts, mugs, totes, and more: <a href="https://store.strongsongspodcast.com">store.strongsongspodcast.com</a></p><p>KEEP IT SOCIAL</p><p>You can follow Strong Songs on Twitter @StrongSongs: <a href="http://twitter.com/strongsongs">http://twitter.com