The High End of Low
Marilyn Manson · 2009
75 min · 16 tracks · industrial metal · shock rock
A chaotic blend of industrial metal and provocative lyrics exploring themes of despair and societal critique.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its raw exploration of darkness and controversy, particularly with tracks like 'Pretty as a Swastika,' which drew criticism for its provocative themes. It debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200, reaffirming Manson's staying power in the music industry despite fluctuating commercial success.
- Best for
- dark, introspective listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- By the time 'The High End of Low' was released in 2009, Marilyn Manson was navigating a tumultuous phase following the commercial decline of his earlier work. This album, his seventh studio release, marked a return to a heavier sound after the more melodic 'Eat Me, Drink Me' (2007), reflecting personal struggles and artistic reinvention during an era of public scrutiny.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie· Alice Cooper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Devour 3:46
- 2 Pretty as a Swastika Standout 2:45
- 3 Leave a Scar 3:55
- 4 Four Rusted Horses 5:00
- 5 Arma‐goddamn‐motherfuckin‐geddon 3:39
- 6 Blank and White 4:27
- 7 Running to the Edge of the World Standout 6:26
- 8 I Want to Kill You Like They Do in the Movies Standout 9:02
- 9 WOW 4:55
- 10 Wight Spider 5:33
- 11 Unkillable Monster 3:44
- 12 We’re From America 5:04
- 13 I Have to Look Up Just to See Hell 4:12
- 14 Into the Fire 5:15
- 15 15 4:21
- 16 Arma‐goddamn‐motherfuckin‐geddon (Teddy Bears remix) 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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