Marilyn Manson

Editor's Review:

This CD is filled with the same formula as usual. These songs are the familiar Manson we love; the first songs are admirable and have a strong message. The middle songs are pop-y (i.e. Disposable Teens), they appeal to the younger crowd who are used to catchy tunes; that and Manson always has had the pop-y aspect of his music (without it he probably wouldn't be on MTV). The second track, for example, is slow, hard, and still you are able to sing / scream along. The sound is hard- rock, with synthesizers and cool effects. Manson's voice is the main attraction; it is velvety and attractive. The guitar is not always as recognizable as the hard bass, but it is there, the undertone for the whole sound. Manson wants you to be scared, especially because the lyrics hit so close to home. Despite these contradictions, the music is - as always - something worth listening to. His morbid views, dark effects and creepy voices make for another crude, yet lovable album. You don't love to hate this guy, you hate to love him; he scares you while pleasing your ear. Sometimes the shadow may be your own, you see the truth in between his beats, and quite frankly, that's scary.

So go out and give in to the shadows, they might help you to remember that Manson isn't just out there to scare the kids, his movement is truthful, and the music- while dark- is romantic, and undeniable.

- Brooke Haley


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Record Label Nothing / Interscope Records Released April 2001

Tracks Godeatgod The Love Song The Fight Song Disposable Teens Target Audience (Narcissus Narcosis) 'President Dead' In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death Cruci-Fiction In Space A Place In The Dirt The Nobodies The Death Song Lamb Of God Born Again Burning Flag Coma Black: A. Eden Eye B. The Apple Of Discord Valentine's Day The Fall Of Adam King Kill 33 Count To Six And Die (The Vaccuum Of Infinite Space Encompassing)