Thought Contagion
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Songwriter(s) | Matt Bellamy | |||
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"Thought Contagion" is a song by English
Writing and recording
"Thought Contagion" was released as a single and music video on 15 February 2018.[2] Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy revealed that the song was written in late 2017, explaining that "I came up with the bass line and then I used a theremin, originally, to [create] this lead melody that went over the top." This melody was later changed, with Bellamy noting that "it occurred to me that the theremin melody would be a cool, anthemic sort of vocal part, so [bassist] Chris [Wolstenholme] and I did about ten passes on that to create this sort of crowd effect on the vocal".[3]
Composition and lyrics
In an interview with
Music video
The music video for "Thought Contagion" was directed by Lance Drake, who also directed the band's previous video "Dig Down",[6] and features "vampires who can manipulate lightning, neon-drenched streets, old arcade cabinets and a Thriller-type dance routine".[7] Billboard writer Nina Braca also compared the video to Michael Jackson's Thriller, describing it as "[an] intense '80s-inspired zombie love story",[8] while Spin magazine's Andy Cush called it "an '80s-indebted video about sexy vampires and riot police".[9]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (30 August 2018). "Muse unveil new single 'The Dark Side' and announce new album 'Simulation Theory'". NME. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (15 February 2018). "Muse unveil huge new single 'Thought Contagion'". NME. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ a b Greene, Andy (15 February 2018). "Matt Bellamy on Muse's Rousing, Political New Song 'Thought Contagion'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Connick, Tom (16 February 2018). "Muse discuss new single 'Thought Contagion' and album plans". NME. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (14 February 2018). "Muse tease "epic" comeback single at the VO5 NME Awards". NME. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (18 May 2017). "Watch Muse's Video for New Song "Dig Down"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Munro, Scott (16 February 2018). "Muse release neon-tinged video for new single Thought Contagionwork=Prog". Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Braca, Nina (15 February 2018). "Muse Share Infectious New Song & Video 'Thought Contagion'". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ Cush, Andy (15 February 2018). "Muse – "Thought Contagion"". Spin. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- Ultratip. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- Ultratip. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- Les classement single. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "Muse – Thought Contagion". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Muse – Thought Contagion". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
External links
- "Thought Contagion" music video on YouTube