Marilyn Manson - The Golden Age Of Grotesque
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Free Music Review: A step back in the right direction
Hit: 5 Stars
I'm a long time Manson fan since the Portrait days, but when Holywood came out, it really alienated me as a fan. By that era Manson had become the complete opposite of what he used to be in the old days. The band became safe, predictable, mainstream, and very boring.
So when the GAOG release date came, of course I went right out and bought it the first day just because I want to support the band. But I wasn't sure what to expect. Initially I didn't like it at all. It took me about 2 weeks to really get into this album. But eventually it grabbed hold of me and drew me and I'm very happy to say that I'm impressed with this album now. Tim Skold brings a more electronic feel to this album which is something musically that I've never really been into, but I admit that it works well on this album.
But the thing that makes me most happy about this album is that Manson seems to have toned down the cheesy radio anthems that were all over Holywood. Some people say this album is more mainstream that Holywood. I honestly don't hear it at all. Sure, there are still some radio songs on here, but IMO they are less obvious. To me this album is far more gritty. The guitars are louder and more distorted which is good. And most of the songs on here have some serious attitude that hasn't been heard on this level since Antichrist Superstar. Highly recommended
Free Music Review: Ka-Boom Ka-Boom
Hit: 5 Stars
The "AntiChrist Superstar-Mechanical Animals-Holywood" trilogy is over, and it's time to go back to basics. But, with all this experience, knowledge, and wealth, would Marilyn Manson really produce a second Protrait of an American Family? The answer is no. In fact, the band is just as experimental as ever, and this album shows. Some of the songs sound something out of a 1930's Berlin play, such as the bouncy "Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag" and the somewhat depressive "The Golden Age of Grotesque". There's a bit of pop found in "mOBSCENE"; some catchy metal from "Slutgarden" that's reminiscent of early Manson's "Get Your Gunn"; a little Mechanical Animals soft rock in "Spade"; and straight up mosh material in "(s)AINT" and "Ka-Boom Ka-Boom". You might even say that "Better of Two Evils" has a hip-hop influence, although that's debatable.Despite the many different band line ups and the vast amount of experiments that Manson the band has made over these years, we've come to a point where we expect them to release good music -- and The Golden Age of Grotesque is certainly that. Fans of previous albums might find a slight problem with some of the songs, but listen deep and you'll find that, despite the 1930's and electronica influence, this is still Marilyn Manson at the core.
Free Music Review: Not Manson's Golden Age, Understandably
Hit: 5 Stars
Like Manson's masterpiece Holywood, Golden Age is another attempt to synthesize the sounds of Antichrist Superstar and his greatest album, Mechanical Animals. This is a very sharp sounding album like Mechanical Animals' Rock is Dead and Coma White, though it does not have the same transcendental experience. Nor does it compare with the majesty of Holywood's industrial rockers such as the Fight Song or Target Audience. Still, individual songs like This is the New S---, Spade, Para-noir, and Vodevil clearly stand out as Manson at their best. Unfotunately, the album on the whole is not nearly as impressive. Still, an amazing album, though those of us used to works like Mechanical Animals and Holywood may be disappointed. It is worth buying just to listen to a Manson album without the musical influence of Twiggy Ramirez. Similarly, it is interesting to hear the difference in the subject matter of Manson's lyrics. Rather than focusing on exposing flaud societal values in religion and family, or the seduction of drug abuse, Manson focuses purely on sex and relationships. Perhaps this relates to his breakup with Rose McGowan. Whatever fueled his passion, Manson was distracted from the typical passions that made his prime. For whatever reason, Manson's golden age was years ago.Free Music Review: GROTESQUE means FINESSE; truly Manson's greatest release!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been a long-time fan of Marilyn Manson, and can honestly say without fear that 'Golden Age of Grotesque' tops off all the groups other CDs (with, of course the exception of 'Portrait.')
Manson has been beaten and torn apart by both the media and religious authorities, and continues to spark a raging wildfire of controversy throughout American art and music. I for one am highly appreciative of that undying work.
'Golden Age of Grotesque' contains some of Mr. Manson's greatest lyric outpourings in such songs as the unforgettable "(S)aint," "Better of Two Evils," and my personal favorite, "Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag." The songs have both a catchy tune, and for the true Manson fanatics, a taste of the macabre mixed with poetic irony.
With such a devotion to the dark side of the Earth (a rarity in the actual lives of modern rockers), and an ongoing battle against the traditional mayhem of today's societal "limits," Mr. Manson gives his audience not only what they want, but also honest originality. There never will be and never has been a better CD in modern hard-core rock music than "Golden Age of Grotesque," and I for one cherish it's taste in my ears. Buy it.
Hail Marilyn,
---GIGI
Free Music Review: AMAZING!!!!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
this record is definately different from every other manson release. it is more of a rock album, skipping out on goth and glam. but every song is gold. many of my favourtie marilyn manson songs of all time come from this record. and, though i do really miss twiggy's influence here, the music is very good and likable. the lyrics arn't as heart wrenching or dark as in prior manson albums...but maybe its good to be light sometimes (and by light i don't mean the beach boys, i mean this record is more angry and sexy).
so the best tracks are "mOBSCENE", which was also a cool music video and single, "(s)AINT", "kaboom ka boom", "the better of 2 evils", and (my personal favourite because it is just so dirty and hard and perfect) "slutgarden" ~ which is also liekly my fave manson song ever.
usually i would now list the less desirable tracks, but there arn't any! Not every song is perfect but all are good. i never skip a track while listening to it! i would recommend this record to any and every one. the only people i know who don't like it are either losers who just hate rock to begin with or those "anti chirst superstar worshipors" who think manson began and ended in 1996.