Lest We Forget: The Best Of
Marilyn Manson · 2004
69 min · 18 tracks · industrial metal
A collection of provocative anthems blending industrial metal with theatrical flair and darkly humorous undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Personal Jesus Start here — This cover transforms Depeche Mode's original into a haunting anthem that melds gospel influences with Manson's signature gritty sound, reflecting themes of faith and manipulation.
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The Beautiful People — As one of Manson's most recognized tracks, its blend of heavy riffs and sharp commentary on beauty standards epitomizes the band's shock rock ethos and remains iconic in their discography.
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mOBSCENE — This track exemplifies Manson's exploration of fame and notoriety, with a raw energy that resonates through its aggressive instrumentation and biting lyrics about media sensationalism.
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) — Manson’s cover recontextualizes the Eurythmics classic with sinister overtones, illustrating his ability to subvert pop culture while maintaining a catchy chorus that captivates listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- provocative thematic explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A compilation that showcases Manson's key works, accessible for new listeners.
- Themes
- media sensationalism· beauty standards critique· gothic pop culture· faith and manipulation
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Lest We Forget: The Best Of captures Marilyn Manson at a reflective point in his career following the commercial success of The Golden Age of Grotesque. This compilation highlights his early hits while marking a shift as Manson began navigating the changing landscape of rock music and public perception.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nine Inch Nails· Rob Zombie· Ministry
Tracklist
- 1 The Love Song 3:05
- 2 Personal Jesus Start here 4:06
- 3 mOBSCENE 3:26
- 4 The Fight Song 2:57
- 5 Tainted Love 3:20
- 6 The Dope Show 3:40
- 7 This Is the New Shit 4:20
- 8 Disposable Teens 3:04
- 9 Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) 4:51
- 10 Lunchbox 4:35
- 11 Tourniquet (extended outro edit) 4:44
- 12 Rock Is Dead 3:09
- 13 Get Your Gunn 3:18
- 14 The Nobodies 3:35
- 15 Long Hard Road Out of Hell 4:21
- 16 The Beautiful People 3:42
- 17 The Reflecting God 5:36
- 18 (s)AINT 3:45
If this landed
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