Cupid Carries a Gun
Marilyn Manson · 2015
4 min · 1 track · industrial metal
A haunting blend of industrial metal and melancholic melodies, embodying both vulnerability and defiance.
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Cupid Carries a Gun — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic duality, merging dark imagery with an almost cinematic soundscape that showcases Manson’s evolving artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong production and a unique sound but lacks broader cultural resonance.
What we noticed
- The track features a slow, deliberate tempo with layered instrumentation that builds tension throughout its duration.
- Vocals are delivered in a haunting, almost spoken-word style, contrasting with the heavy guitar riffs and electronic elements.
- The song's structure includes a repetitive chorus that emphasizes its central themes, while verses explore darker lyrical content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Explores darker themes, but not a major entry point or widely recognized release.
- Themes
- cinematic darkness· shock rock defiance
- Career context
- Released on January 7, 2015, 'Cupid Carries a Gun' marks Marilyn Manson's ninth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Born Villain' from 2012. At this point in his career, Manson was navigating a period of artistic reinvention, moving towards more introspective themes while still delivering his signature shock rock aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nine Inch Nails· Rob Zombie· Ministry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cupid Carries a Gun 4:59
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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