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The Golden Age of Grotesque

Marilyn Manson · 2003

64 min · 17 tracks · industrial metal · shock rock

A provocative blend of industrial metal and theatrical shock rock that challenges societal norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • provocative thematic exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 12, 2003, 'The Golden Age of Grotesque' was Marilyn Manson's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death).' At this point, Manson was navigating a complex phase in his career marked by public scrutiny and controversy, aiming to reclaim his place in the music scene after criticisms surrounding his previous work.
Stylistic neighbors
Nine Inch Nails· Rob Zombie· Ministry
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Eat Me, Drink Me — Continues the theatrical themes with a more personal and introspective approach.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "This Is the New Shit".

  • 1 Thaeter 1:14
  • 2 This Is the New Shit Start here 4:20
  • 3 mOBSCENE 3:26
  • 4 Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag 4:11
  • 5 Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth 3:35
  • 6 The Golden Age of Grotesque 4:05
  • 7 (s)AINT 3:42
  • 8 Ka-Boom Ka-Boom 4:03
  • 9 Slutgarden 4:07
  • 10 4:35
  • 11 Para-noir 6:01
  • 12 The Bright Young Things 4:19
  • 13 Better of Two Evils 3:48
  • 14 Vodevil 4:40
  • 15 Obsequey (The Death of Art) 1:48
  • 16 Tainted Love 3:25
  • 17 Baboon Rape Party 2:42

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