It's been almost 2 years since Muse's last release, Drones, (which I reviewed here), and they've now dropped the new single "Dig Down" for an upcoming, unknown album. With Drones, we saw Muse stray back towards their heavier roots; if "Dig Down" is any sort of indication, this will not be the case. The single opens with a wobbling bass, similar to the sounds used in "Madness" from The 2nd Law. It's a slow building song, with Matt Bellamy's vocals guiding the song along as various instrumental elements are added as the song progresses. The first chorus gives a bit of a preview into the scope of the song, with the multi-layered vocals giving almost a choral effect. Everything continues to build as it progresses, with even more vocal lines added the second time the chorus comes around and the drums kicking it up a notch as Bellamy shreds on the guitar before the song opens into its peak in the final chorus that combines the electronic and organic elements into an epic and inspiring finish.
The lyrics really feel like the focus of the song, shifting away from the more politically charged lyrics of Drones and towards a more personal tone. The verses describe the struggles an individual might face, and the chorus prompts the listener to push through the hardships, to "dig down and find faith", which seems simplistic at first glance, but really serves its purpose when combined with the instrumental.
Upon first listen, I was a bit underwhelmed; coming from Drones, I seemed to expect them to continue on the heavier end of the spectrum. However, after a few listens, I began to dig it a bit more (appreciate the pun), and now as I'm writing this review, I know I really enjoy the song and I'm excited for the direction it indicates for the new album. The song is not perfect, by any means, but it's a better step for them (in my opinion) than what they did with their last release.
Check out the cool video for it here; I also think they did a cool job with the way the video progresses as the song goes on.
Rating: 3.5/5
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