Survival is the first single from Muse's upcoming album, The 2nd Law, which will be released in early October. This song has created a lot of buzz due to the fact that it became the theme song for the London Olympics that occurred over the summer. The reception has been mixed about the track but I personally think that it's another strong track in Muse's discography.
What I like about this track is the constant "building up", for a lack of a better phrase. The track starts off quiet and slow but it gradually grows louder and more intense. Towards the finale, the guitar becomes noticeably heavier and it alternates between soloing and chugging with the aggressive drumming and distortion of the bass guitar helping intensify the mood. Other than Matthew Bellamy providing his trademark falsetto voice, a choir provides additional voice work in the background to further create the "pumped-up" feeling.
My only gripe with the song is the lyrics. While not entirely awful, one can tell that this song will only be relevant to the Olympics and not anything else outside of it. The lyrics are not as groundbreaking as those from Muse's previous work like songs about the government (Ruled by Secrecy), the end of the world (Apocalypse Please), and religion (Megalomania).
Overall, this is a solid track and I can't wait to hear what the band has in store for us when the album drops next month.
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