We Are Chaos
Marilyn Manson · 2020
51 min · 12 tracks · industrial metal
A haunting blend of industrial rock and introspective lyrics, echoing the chaos of contemporary disillusionment.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Are Chaos Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of identity and societal fragmentation, featuring a blend of melodic hooks and dark, atmospheric production that showcases Manson’s evolution as an artist.
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Don't Chase the Dead — This track features a relentless energy and biting critique of modern life, with driving rhythms and provocative lyrics that reflect Manson’s signature style while advancing his thematic concerns.
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Keep My Head Together — With its raw vulnerability, this song offers a poignant contrast to the album's heavier themes, highlighting Manson's introspective side through heartfelt melodies paired with stark imagery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends industrial rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production and thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective tracks.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies and contrasting dynamics, creating a sense of tension and release.
- The production employs heavy use of electronic elements and atmospheric soundscapes, enhancing the lyrical themes of chaos and disillusionment.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- immersive exploration of inner chaos
- haunting melodies for introspective moods
- consistent flow with resolution
- acoustic versions for intimate listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a notable return to form in Manson's late career with strong lyrical depth.
- Themes
- societal fragmentation· modern disillusionment
- Career context
- We Are Chaos marks Marilyn Manson's eleventh studio album, released as he navigated a career resurgence after years of fluctuating public perception and critical reception. Following the less commercially successful Heaven Upside Down in 2017, this album demonstrates a conscious effort to return to his roots while addressing personal and societal turmoil.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nine Inch Nails· Rob Zombie· Ministry
Tracklist
- 1 Red Black and Blue 5:03
- 2 We Are Chaos Start here 4:00
- 3 Don’t Chase the Dead 4:17
- 4 Paint You With My Love 4:29
- 5 Half‐Way & One Step Forward 3:16
- 6 Infinite Darkness 4:15
- 7 Perfume 3:33
- 8 Keep My Head Together 3:49
- 9 Solve Coagula 4:22
- 10 Broken Needle 5:23
- 11 We Are Chaos (acoustic) 4:05
- 12 Broken Needle (acoustic) 5:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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