Marilyn Manson - Mechanical Animals
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Free Music Notes for Mechanical Animals
Free Music Review: Manson evolved
Hit: 5 Stars
Marilyn Manson didn't simply change his style, and he didn't "sell out". Manson evolved. The best bands evolve...Nine Inch Nails and Tool for example. Mechanical Animals is the next step forward in the evolution of Manson the man and Manson the band. This album doesn't fail.I'll admit, I don't like Manson's new style as much as his style in Antichrist Superstar. Sometimes I wish he had stayed the same, but then I realize I'm being selfish, just like the Manson fans that ripped down all their posters of him when this album came out. Change is good. Although Antichrist Superstar still gets more play time in my stereo than Mechanical Animals, I still love this album a whole lot.
Mechanical Animals differs from Antichrist...it's not a story for one thing. It's more of a collection of songs rather than a storyline. And in that sence, the album is more well rounded. "Rock Is Dead" is amazing, "Coma White" is a great change of pace from the harder Antichrist which shows that Manson knows how to make slower music too, and my personal favorite, "New Model No. 15", is very well done.
My advice? Well there's no doubt that many fans of the Antichrist Superstar Manson will be let down by this drastic change, but as for me, I'm fine with it. I'm happy that Manson didn't rehash and re-release The Beautiful People and make another Antichrist Superstar. Mechanical Animals is awesome, and it'll tide me over until his next album.
Free Music Review: Mechanical Animals
Hit: 5 Stars
Mechanical Animals is a display of surrealism and you need to empathise with the hole declining-depresion drug addict thing to get the message of the lyrics. Manson is talking about being used for your money and fame but when things go wrong people just don't wanna know. This album isn't just a load of abusive yelling and swearing, it's almost inviting you to step inside the shoes of someone's life that isn't all pretty flowers and easy sailing.Some of the Tracks that grasped me in the first instance where (2: The Dope Show and (6: The Speed of Pain. This album isn't Manson at his best, not by far, but this is for the people that are picked on and are suffering from depression, as Manson talks about being yourself and not [caring] about what other people think. Highly recommended for you sceptics, but if you want hardcore-rock then Holy Wood or AntiChrist Superstar would be more appropriate.k Is Dead" is amazing, "Coma White" is a great change of pace from the harder Antichrist which shows that Manson knows how to make slower music too, and my personal favorite, "New Model No. 15", is very well done.My advice? Well there's no doubt that many fans of the Antichrist Superstar Manson will be let down by this drastic change, but as for me, I'm fine with it. I'm happy that Manson didn't rehash and re-release The Beautiful People and make another Antichrist Superstar. Mechanical Animals is awesome, and it'll tide me over until his next album.
Free Music Review: A good dose of rock
Hit: 5 Stars
Manson is a pretty strange cat, and most of his older stuff was a bit too weird for me. This album, however, rocks my world. I guess the fact that it's a bit closer to rock (as opposed to goth) than his previous stuff might have something to do with it. I can't really think of any other band or performer to compare it to, but basically it's rock, with a heavy dose of electronics on top. And it works very well. The first half of the album is ok, but not great... Great Big White World, The Dope Show, and Rock is Dead are all good while Mechanical Animals and tracks 5 through 8 are all just ok. But from I Don't Like the Drugs onwards, this is KILLER stuff. I Don't Like the Drugs has an element of funkiness that is made all the more humorous given that it's Manson performing it. New Model No. 15 and User Friendly are just good, fast rock. The final three tracks, however, are the real gems of the album... they're all softer, more pensive tracks that I would go so far as to call (remember, this is a Manson album) beautiful. Especially Fundamentally Loathsome and Coma White (the perfect closing track). I don't know what a real Manson fan would think of this album, as I'm not one myself, and it seems to stray considerably from his previous style. But I do know that if you like rock but always found Manson a bit much for your tastes, this is a great introduction to him! I hope he continues to make more albums like this one.Free Music Review: Give it a chance
Hit: 5 Stars
First off, Marilyn Manson is not scary. He's merely a caricature put together by the media and record company to "scare" parents with his "shocking and depraved" values and supposed Satanity. MM is nothing more than good showman who'll do what his image demands."Antichrist Svperstar" wasn't a very good record. Musically, there was a lot lacking, and without his image wouldn't have sold many copies. By flipping the tables in 1998 and turning glam for "Mechanical Animals", he thankfully brought the tunes as well. Try as you might, you can't really deny the good melodies within this album, even if his voice is sometimes too much to take. Essentially divided into two types of songs, the album works very well and contains some excellent songs. The "glammy" songs put together by Omega and the Mechanical Animals like "Rock is Dead" "I Don't like the Drugs..." and "The Dope Show" are big, hooky riffs slathered in just the right amount of distorsion. The "serious" songs like the title track, "Coma White" and "Speed of Pain" are more down-beat, but still with some factor that elevates the song. Don't believe the bad hype: he may not be a very good person, but this album at least shows that Marilyn Manson (the artist and the band) are capable of some truly great music when they try.
Free Music Review: What can I say?
Hit: 5 Stars
When i first began listening to Marilyn Manson, it was because of the moshing beat and the goth appeal. But after awhile, I began to concentrate on the lyrics and was stunned. in this cd, manson even more demonstrates the philospher genius he exhibits.Being backed up with inventive and catchy guitars, he churns out vocals spewing with very questioning lyrics. The media, christians, the whole lot of them judge him by his image, but never really take the time to LISTEN. He is questioning athourity, observing the media, culture, and the american life,and doing it in an amazing way. This cd, though different from his goth/death rock Antichrist Superstar, is far better musicwise and lryicwise. Yes, there are some heavy songs like the dope show and rock is dead, but the band slows down in coma white, dissassociative,and fundumentally loathsome. Dont listen to the christians or the media.the christians dont know what they are talking about. yes he makes comments, but he doesnt have to be banned fromliving! and THEY make up those sick rumors, so who's the sinner now?trust me, pick this cd up, head bang, swoon, sing along, and have something to think about. all from the greates man on earth, Brian Warner,(marilyln manson). one note:dont hate goths, theyre not all bad.dont judge on appearance,but the inside.im a goth,and am hated.marilyn manson forever