Marilyn Manson - The Golden Age of Grotesque
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Free Music Review: Manson's best since Antichrist Superstar, maybe even better
Hit: 5 Stars
Manson as a songwriter has grown by leaps and bounds. He's always been remarkably clever and experimental in his music, but his ingeniousness shines through more than ever in this album. This is a record that could and should be listened to all in one sitting, and over and over again. Manson retains the heaviness but also has gotten better at writing slower, more mellow songs. Catchy lyrics and hooks abound in every song. Fans of songs like "The Beautiful People," "The Dope Show," and his other hit songs, while not necessarily enjoying his uncommercial songs, will find that this entire album is full of possible hit singles, but that's not what it's about. Manson has evolved, but his long-time fans should not be disappointed. If they are, they don't have an open mind. Manson will never be a broad commercial success because too many of his songs are brutally offensive to many people. But he isn't psycho or a devil-worshipper or anything, like many think. He may look weird, but he is one of the best songwriters and performers in recent memory. If you haven't given him a chance, this is the perfect record to start with.Free Music Review: Manson returns with stories from the Golden Age of Grotesque
Hit: 5 Stars
... I'm currently playing The Golden Age of Grotesque for the second straight time since I bought it a little over an hour ago. Everything reeks of attitude on this album. MobScene is great, This is [new stuff] will be a great compliment to the Matrix Reloaded movie (and I cant wait to see how they use it in the movie).... One other thing that excited me about this album is the introduction of Tim Skold. Ive been following him since he had his own band Skold (great album, I believe he only released that one album) and really began to appreciate him when he formed with Sascha and the boys of KMFDM and later did a side project with Sascha (MDFMK). KMFDM fans will almost immediatly appreciate his influence on this new album, and while it was sad to see him leave KMFDM, it was great to see he created an alliance with Manson.Some great lines Ive heard so far from this album...."Its hard to hold hands while yours are in a fist" "When I said we, I really meant me and when I said sweet I meant dirty.." "I remembered the lines from a porno movie, the only thing I believe is real...".....
Free Music Review: Shock And Beauty Once Again
Hit: 5 Stars
Theres really alot you can say about this newest installment from Manson and Co. So much so, I wont waste your time in typing all of it. But in a shorter version this album is simply amazing. Having liked everything the band has ever done, including the utter beauty behind Mechanical Animals and the rage and conclusion in Holy Wood, I was wondering what could come next. Marilyn Manson answered loud and clear.With this blend of 30's influence and snarling metal grooves that he has always offered the album is very much a new side of a man we thought we knew. Raw, loud and dare I say less angry or just a different type, from beginning to end The Golden Age Of Grotesque draws you in and keeps you in your seat heapphones blarin till it's over, and you start it again.
Most notably are the songs, Golden Age Of Grotesque, Doll-Dagga-Buzz-Buzz- Ziggety- Zagg( my personal favorite) and s(aint). I wont go into too much detail because the whole album deserves to be listened too beginning to end over and over again. A hellacious offering from a band we all should hear.
Free Music Review: Hold the 'S' because I'm an Ain't
Hit: 5 Stars
The highly anticipated new album from Marilyn Manson does NOT let down. This is the evolution of several musical styles ranging from swing (yes, you read that correctly), vaudeville, industrial, dance, metal, and classical piano. All things considered my CD player should have exploded by track 2.The CD starts off really strongly with "mOBSCENE," "This is the New ...," and the surprisingly danceable "Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag." Then floats around in an odd tempo with the title track and "Slutgarden."
I don't really like "Para-noir" for some reason. It seems like it should be a bit faster, but maybe that's just the Manson purist in me. I very much appreciated "(s)AIN'T" and "Better of two evils." Fast, nice beat and production, and his unmistakable vocals.
Nothing too lyrically special about this album, with the possible exception of "(s)AIN'T." Abandoned is the under-produced, strictly guitar and keyboards albums of the past. This truly is the Golden age of Grotesque.
Free Music Review: The Golden Age of Manson!
Hit: 5 Stars
After Holywood was kind of a flop in Manson's career, I was expecting a very poor sell-out cd, and I was very wrong. This has got to be Manson's best effort. Not over produced yet not under produced either. Manson wasn't going for a cd full of singles, yet there are some songs that are very single-worthy, like Mobscene and Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth (one of my faves)! Even before I listened to the whole cd, I knew it was one that would bring Manson back into the rock spotlight. He has kind of dwindled out during the past few years, but he is back. The artwork is very Mansonesque, but not like his older stuff. The pictures of Manson and his band have replaced images of death and decomposition. I think that with his musical changes, Manson may gain some fans and some critic's approval. I know that Manson fans will be overly pleased with this cd. It has a very electric sound to it. Synthesized and metallic, this cd rocks from beginning to end. A must have for the collection of any metal head, Manson fan or not. You'll love this one.