Marilyn Manson - The Golden Age of Grotesque

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Free Music Review: The Golden Age of Marilyn Manson
Hit: 5 Stars

This Is The New Sh** --> 10/10, that's right, I don't think anybody could do a song like this any better. Retro-like hip hop rhythms with a heavy industrial chorus. When you hear this you KNOW that Manson is serious about what direction he is taking this album. But I can see how this is a 50/50 song. Either you like it or you dont, and it could very well sum up your decision with the rest of the album.

mOBSCENE --> 7/10, this song screams SINGLE, as it should. But the heavy industrial feel and familiar Manson lyrics make up for the repetitiveness of this downright party-atmospheric song!

Dolla-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag --> 9/10, this song has great lyrics and catchy rhythms n riffs! It reminds me of old-school Manson (Portrait, Antichrist). It fits nicely with the rest of the album and it's as if Manson is glancing over his shoulder and honoring the great sound he had starting out!

Use Your Fist And Not Your Mouth --> 10/10, this song just sounds great everytime I listen to it. It's heavy, it's rhythmic, but the lyrics are what really stand out in this masterpiece. To me, this song shows off just how well these guys can put their ideas together and keep the industrial metal world alive.

The Golden Age of Grotesque --> 9/10, this song really brings the listener into the concept of Manson's art and admiration for expression in the early 1900's. I think this one will put a smile on the faces of true Manson fans.

(s)AINT --> 8/10, this could possibly be a single; it keeps the flow of the album with that retro-industrial feel, but I can't say any more than this song is a great Manson tune.

Ka Boom Ka Boom --> 8/10, at first this song gives you the impression that it's going to be repetitive and boring, but then it quickly switches into a nice smooth funky flow and leads up to a rockin' 'bling bling' chorus.

Slutgarden --> 10/10, this song is absolutely groovin' in every aspect - I think the evolution of Manson's music is really shown off here in this track. It kind of has a Mechanical Animals feel to it, but it's heavier.

Spade --> 11/10, there is nothing wrong with this song. This is definetely an evolved Manson sound - it's that song on the album that seeps with a dark industrial sound and is accented beautifully by the metallic industrial chorus. Manson wisely omits screaming in this song. I kind of have a feeling this song could go acoustic as well.

Para-noir --> 9/10, this song is the one that brings you into a swirling mass of dark rave-like sounds. It flows very nicely with Manson's voice, and the drums and distorted guitar are pieced in almost perfectly. Reminds me somewhat of older Nine Inch Nails material.

The Bright Young Things --> 10/10, this song, lyric-wise, gives me the sense that it's a continuation of 'The Fight Song'. This is definetely another 'show off' song to show just how together Manson and the boys are with their composition. Killer guitars, solid rock drums and that good ol' background distortion make this track a favorite of mine. Definetely going to be a riot when they play this one live!

Better Of Two Evils --> 8/10, it's about time Manson came out with a song like this one! The lyrics shine the most, but not without the rockin' industrial music that successfully blends distorted guitars with a solid hiphop beat!

Vodevil --> 10/10, an automatic favorite. I couldn't think of a better closing track for this album. The band really comes together in this one, music-wise and lyric-wise. This is a great rhythmic song that explodes into an authentic heavy chorus. Very nice connection between bass and drums here. I find that when this song ends it just makes me want to skip to the very first song and listen to the whole album all over again!

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