The Resistance

The Resistance is the fifth studio album by the English rock band Muse, released on 14 September 2009 through Warner Bros. Records and Muse's Helium-3 imprint. Muse produced it themselves, recording from September 2008 to May 2009 at their studio in Como, Italy. The Resistance mixes rock with orchestral and electronic music, with lyrics influenced by politics and more oppressive subjects. It includes a three-part 13-minute long symphony piece, "Exogenesis".

The album was promoted with the singles "Uprising", "Undisclosed Desires", and "Resistance". "Exogenesis: Symphony" was released on vinyl for Record Store Day. The Resistance Tour comprised 30 shows.

The Resistance received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its concept, instrumentation, influences and vocals, although some found it overblown and clichéd. At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, it won the award for Best Rock Album. It is Muse's most successful album, with more than five million copies sold worldwide. It reached number one in 19 countries and the top five in the United States and several others. It was certified platinum in countries including the UK and US.