Muse - Simulation Theory -super Deluxe Edition-...
The Muse – Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe Edition) is the ultimate physical and musical deep dive into the band’s neon-soaked, 80s-inspired eighth studio album. Released on 9 November 2018, this edition is designed for fans who want to experience the "Alternate Reality" versions of the record's synth-rock anthems. What’s Inside the Super Deluxe Box Set
This premium collection is a tactile experience featuring a mix of modern and retro media formats: The Music:
2 Vinyl LPs: Clear vinyl featuring the standard 11-track album and a second disc of bonus "Alternate Reality" tracks. Muse - Simulation Theory -Super Deluxe Edition-...
2 CDs: Matching the vinyl content, including the full album plus 10 bonus tracks. The Extras:
20-Page Hardback Book: Features exclusive artwork and photography. Art Print: A high-quality print of the album’s visuals. The Muse – Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe Edition)
Early Tour Access: Originally included codes for early access to the 2019 Simulation Theory World Tour tickets. Exclusive Bonus Content
The "Super Deluxe" version is best known for its 21-track expanded list, which transforms the core album into a sprawling sonic experiment: The Packaging: Housed in a rigid slipcase, the
Piece Title: “The Simulation Glitches: Why Muse’s ‘Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)’ is the Ultimate 80s Dystopian Playlist”
The Setting: The 80s That Never Ended
The story takes place in an alternate timeline where the aesthetic and culture of the 1980s never faded. However, beneath the neon lights and synthesizer music, the world is ending. A series of catastrophic events—linked to the "Dig Down" music video—has left society in ruins.
The Physical Artifacts: Beyond the MP3
What truly makes the "Super Deluxe" edition super is the physical packaging. In an era of streaming, Muse bet on fetishism.
- The Packaging: Housed in a rigid slipcase, the cover art—designed by the legendary Kyle Lambert (Stranger Things poster artist)—radiates with holographic foil. The cover isn't just an image; it’s a lenticular print. When you tilt the box, the "Simulation Theory" logo glitches and morphs.
- The "Player Select" Screen: Inside, the booklet is designed like a 1980s arcade game’s instruction manual. You don’t "read" liner notes; you view "character profiles" for "The Handler" and "The Prophet."
- The Vinyl/Cassette: For the analog purist, the pressing on "Neon Glitch" vinyl (a splatter of magenta, cyan, and black) is a visual feast. The accompanying cassette tape for the Alternate Reality versions is a cheeky nod to the era the album sonically loots.
- The Lenticular Card & Poster: A 24" x 36" poster of the band as pixelated Tron warriors, plus a set of trading cards featuring "glitch art" from the music videos.