If the title is any indication of what lies ahead for the listener of the latest release from Marilyn Manson, well I guess it's all about what you like.
If Marilyn can keep it melodic, then even his grotesqueness can be overlooked. Just so long as I don't have to see his face. Now that is gross.
E! Online - "If you aren't down with Manson, this won't change you one bit. But for Manson fans, Grotesque is beautiful."
Jam - "Despite its spooky charms and gloomy anti-establishment attitude, The Golden Age of Grotesque should sink into the status quo with nary a ripple. That might be the most shocking thing of all."
Just released, will add more reviews later - no verdict as of yet.
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— go to most recent comments1 - Temple Stark
The guy had one good song "Beautiful People" and has been boring ever since. Rose McGowan must have been incredibly stupid or incredibly patient to stick with Brian (that's his name right?) as long as she did.
He's been shock - trying to hard since Day 1. It says something that the American people bought into it.
OK: Two good songs. The cover of Sweet Dreams was pleasant, but every song after that has sounded the same Sour dirge.
2 - twiggy
not as LOUD as mechanical animals or even holywood, but golden age of grotesque is still able to pull the trigger.. out of ten i'd probably give it a 7.. this is one album that's strictly for manson's hardcore fans...rock on, to the beautiful goths out there
3 - ken_the_man
what can i say? this album may not be as good as his previous works, but i guess this is a rather good effort, considering the fact that manson is probably running dry of his twisted ideas. kinda miss twiggy on the bass, but i suppose skold is good at what he does too. rather surprised the boys decided to take up the nazi image inside the album sleeve, and manson looks ridiculously silly wearing the cap , though one may imagine him as the dead captain of the titanic ship.. anyway eye candy a side.. this is one cd that still works if you want some serious headbanging on those dreaded boring saturday nights.
4 - TheRagingCritic
BEST ALBUM YET!! Can't say more now, I am on the run!
Long Live Manson!
5 - john
this is the shittiest album, it sucks, his other cds are awesome, but this, it blows. Sell OUT
6 - marilyn manson
stop calling my album, i spent a lot of time on that.
7 - marilyn manson
critique?!
8 - Tarutaros Adramelech Sandalphon Vovnz
i've read the other guys critics, we all have an opinion, right?, nah f*** it, this album is great, it makes me want to listen to it all day along with the other cds, and to expect a new one, its great, its not as good as Antichrist Superstar but i love it, u people should listen to music with your brains not with your pop music taste, u cant enjoy it that way, thats all, besides, it made the top of the billboard right?, so bottom line, its great. VOVNZ love you honey...
9 - Robbie
Hi from Melb Australia.
I have never been much of a manson fan. Sure he had a couple of a good songs but most of his music seemed very dry.
I was hesitant to buy his new album but it was the best f**king decision I ever made. THIS ALBUM IS F**CKIN INSANE!!!
His music has a whole new feel about it, more guitar driven and rockier. I would recommend this album to ANYONE!!
'Vodevil' would have to be my fav song.
And for all your people out there who think manson is a freak get a f**kin life!!! Its a thing called ' Image'
10 - Jim
As a 40-year-old raised on Pink Floyd and Aerosmith, I'm overjoyed that real rock 'n' roll can still be found out there. Continue, Marilyn.
11 - h9
The best thing about Manson is that his albums always surprise me....When HolyWood came out I really wasn't as into it as all the others and I put it away, but going back there are so many more dimensions to it than I first saw. Now I love that one almost as much as Antichrist!
Golden Age is f'n great...not what I expected, but that's why I love his shit. This CD has never left the CD book in my car since it came out and I couldn't ask for a better CD to drive to and want to kill L.A. drivers to....Manson, I will always appreciate the marks you leave on this world!
12 - Brian
I like all his other cd's but this one sucks big time. I think the first words of the cd says it all, "Everything has been said before, nothing left to say anymore".
He's right because this album says nothing.
13 - Satan
all you sceptics can shut the hell up.... golden age is one of his best albums. its up there with antichrist and smells like children. ITS F**KING AWESOME!!!!!!!! long live manson
rock is dead long live paper and scissors
14 - JT
I really like Manson, I think he's smart, nice and right. I hate how people make up all thease rumours about him when they don't even know him. I love this album, my fave song is mObscene, go Manson! #1 in cd sales! kepp it up!
15 - ValeCk
marilyn manson is the BEST !!!!!!!!!!
16 - MunkPuppy
I've never purchased a Marilyn Manson album before; I liked a few songs that were overplayed on the underground circuit. Now that I've bought GOAG, I've started looking around for the rest of the albums, becuase as much as people say he's got nothing to say, he has the world to say. No Political or religious statements, just "this is what I am, love it or shove it!"
I look forward to giving Marilyn and entourage more of my money.
17 - Curious Bob
All you people that say The Golden Age of Grotesque sux, youre wrong, TGAOG is probably the best record manson has ever put out. If you dont like him then why did you come to this website and even bother sending a comment?
18 - AreaZeroOne
Last comment here was November 3rd , i'll still reply :)
I'll just get to it.TGAOG is horrible.There is nothing to listen to , nothing to think about.This is the first album in Manson's catalog that truly offers nothing to the listener.It's bad , how bad? If you recall , "Twiggy" (bassist) left the band because he thought the new album was going in a wrong direction , now we know he was speaking the truth.
The last great Manson album was "Mechanical Animals" , which to me , is Marily Manson at it's best (I really mean it , the BEST).The followup , "Holywood" was good , but obviously did not surpass MA in quality.
I own every Manson album , and the only one which shows a considerable decline in quality is this album , The Golden Age of Grotesque.I have not listened to this album ever since I tried giving a listen to it when I purchased it.
Well , that's my comment.I will always have anything prior to TGAOG.
19 - ryan vargovich
~You know what, Marilyn Manson is the most famous rock star ever created. FUCK YOU! And FUCK ALL YOUR SHIT! If u don't like the man. NEVER say his name in vain. For hard rock, he is a god! I would like to see any of you fuckers create what he did. His new album blows my fucking mind. Long Live Manson! ~Vargo
20 - Desire'e
Manson, aside from Maynard James Keenan, is the only true living musical artist worthy of the title "God". the artisits he has influenced is truly amazing. All you shallow minded critics only hate because you dont understand. The era's and issues he draws his inspiration from is truly a master skill. If only you listened instead of criticised you'd appreciate it more than you realise. The techniques use for all his albums are marvelous. Read into it- and once you get a true grasp of his talent- TRULY understand the effort he puts in to create such masterpieces- then come back and criticise. GAOG is not an exception to his past works. Amamzing.
Just as good live as they are in concert. An amazing experience that anyone should be a part of.
21 - gaby&oana
hey, we love manson, but we want to know.. why did twiggy left the band???he was so cool and so perfect for this band and i think it was better with him..these things happen to most of the bands, but marilyn manson is not like the most of the bands..so, why did twiggy left the band?
please, someone send us a message and tell us why...
22 - X-tina
I miss Twiggy ) :
23 - kelly ainsby
marilyn manson is da best ever rock god i have ever known he is the god of all gods and verry sexy. love the ablum i think its great. i think he will sell out all the other rock stars and will be big evrey where in the world i love you marilyn manson rock on you sexy god
24 - MaRiLyN kRaZy
all you ppl who are against marylin..get the hell outa here! stop fuckin bitchin- - and just face the fact that he is the "man". he is the shit! so take a big whiff! he aint goin no where! he is my god...he is the mutha fukin bomb. so quit sayin shit and deal wif it. hes a rock god!!
i own every single manson album- - and evryone are FUKIN MINDBLOWING! hes got the touch- - marilyns style may be different to others, but his style is what makes him who he is. he may be an individual, but hes a fukin awesome individual.and i shal follow him every fukin step of the way!
i love you marilyn!!! krazy bout cha! xo
FUK IT!! LETS GET ROCKIN!
25 - Luke
Manson, aside from Maynard James Keenan, is the only true living musical artist worthy of the title "God".
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I feel as thoe you're shitting on every rock band that has ever existed