Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children cover

Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children

Mushroomhead · 2010

49 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal

Industrial metal grooves intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a darkly atmospheric soundscape throughout the album.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number 43 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Mushroomhead's continued presence in the industrial metal genre. It received mixed reviews but solidified their reputation for blending theatricality with aggressive music, contributing to their cult following.
Career context
Released in 2010, 'Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children' marked Mushroomhead's sixth studio album and their first since 2006's 'Savior Sorrow'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating lineup changes and refining their sound, striving to maintain relevance in the evolving metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie· Blue Stahli

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Come On Standout 4:07
  • 2 Inspiration 3:46
  • 3 Slaughterhouse Road 3:41
  • 4 I'll Be Here 4:36
  • 5 Burn the Bridge Standout 5:10
  • 6 Holes in the Void Standout 4:45
  • 7 Harvest the Garden 4:34
  • 8 The Harm You Do 4:06
  • 9 Your Demise 4:21
  • 10 The Feel 3:50
  • 11 Darker Days 3:46
  • 12 Do I Know You? 2:46

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