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By including acoustic, remixed, and live versions, Muse admits that a simulation is only as interesting as the glitches within it. The bonus tracks add vulnerability (the gospel “Dig Down”), menace (the alternate “Algorithm”), and genuine pathos (the alternate “The Dark Side”).

Critics and fans alike have noted that the "Alternate Reality" versions often stand as completely different songs rather than just throwaway extras. For instance, while the standard "Algorithm" is a jackbooted synth-bass anthem, its alternate versions lean into orchestral drama that showcases the band's classical roots. The Guardian Muse - Simulation Theory -Super Deluxe Edition-...