Studio Album · No. 6

The 2nd Law Songwriting Credits by Muse

2012 Warner Bros. / Helium-3 13 tracks 53:49

Produced by Muse  ·  Engineered by Adrian Bushby, Tommaso Colliva, Chris Lord-Alge, Mark "Spike" Stent, Rich Costey, Ted Jensen

Warner Bros. / Helium-3 Alternative RockElectronic RockSymphonic Rock
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Authorship
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Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

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By the Numbers

13
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This is the first album with a second writer in it. Eleven tracks are Bellamy's alone; "Save Me" and "Liquid State" are Chris Wolstenholme's, written about his drinking and sung by him, the first Muse songs he had ever fronted. After eighteen years of one writer, the bassist stepping forward is the story of the record.

The 2nd Law is Muse's sixth album, released in September 2012. It brought dubstep and electronic production into the band's sound and included "Survival", the official song of the 2012 London Olympics. Chris Wolstenholme wrote and sang two tracks about his alcoholism.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Supremacy #58
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
2
Madness #25
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
3
Panic Station
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
4
Prelude
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
5
Survival #22
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
6
Follow Me
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
7
Animals
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
8
Explorers
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
9
Big Freeze
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
10
Save Me
Chris Wolstenholme Christopher Tony Wolstenholme Muse Muse (Performer)
11
Liquid State
Chris Wolstenholme Christopher Tony Wolstenholme Muse Muse (Performer)
12
The 2nd Law: Unsustainable
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)
13
The 2nd Law: Isolated System
Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy Muse Muse (Performer)

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Frequently Asked Questions The 2nd Law

Who wrote The 2nd Law?
Matt Bellamy wrote eleven of the thirteen tracks. Chris Wolstenholme wrote "Save Me" and "Liquid State" and sang lead on both.
Why did Chris Wolstenholme write two songs?
Both deal with his battle with alcoholism, and they are the first Muse songs he sang lead vocals on.
What is "Survival"?
The official song of the 2012 London Olympics, written by Bellamy. It reached number 22 in the UK.
How is the album different?
It brings dubstep and electronic production into the band's sound, with Nero producing one track, alongside the orchestral and rock material.
How did it sell?
It is certified platinum by the BPI and gold by the RIAA. The discography does not publish a unit figure for it.
How many tracks are on it?
Thirteen.

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