Mechanical Animals
Marilyn Manson · 1998
62 min · 14 tracks · industrial metal · shock rock
A provocative blend of industrial metal and glam rock drenched in themes of fame, identity, and alienation.
Why this album works
'Mechanical Animals' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and solidified Manson's influence on the late '90s shock rock movement. The album received critical acclaim for its bold thematic elements and production quality, earning nominations for multiple awards and continuing to shape discussions around celebrity culture and identity.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative late-night reflections
- Context
- By the time 'Mechanical Animals' was released in January 1998, Marilyn Manson had cemented his status as a controversial figure in rock music, following the commercial success of 'Antichrist Superstar' in 1996. This album marked a shift towards a more polished sound and conceptually rich narrative, exploring Manson's alter ego, Omega, within a dystopian framework.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie· Alice Cooper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Great Big White World 5:01
- 2 The Dope Show Standout 3:47
- 3 Mechanical Animals 4:33
- 4 Rock Is Dead 3:10
- 5 Disassociative 4:51
- 6 The Speed of Pain 5:30
- 7 Posthuman 4:18
- 8 I Want to Disappear 2:57
- 9 I Don’t Like the Drugs (but the Drugs Like Me) Standout 5:03
- 10 New Model No. 15 3:41
- 11 User Friendly 4:17
- 12 Fundamentally Loathsome 4:50
- 13 The Last Day on Earth 5:01
- 14 Coma White Standout 5:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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