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Born Villain [CD]

Marilyn Manson Audio CD
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The tumultuous relationship Marilyn Manson has cultivated with the public through his genre-defying music and anti-status quo message of thinking for oneself has resulted in sold-out tours, protests, legal battles, adoration, hate, more than 50 million records sales, award-winning distilled spirits, several Grammy nominations and, most importantly, a long list of some of the most enduring and ... Read more in Amazon's Marilyn Manson Store

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  • Audio CD (30 April 2012)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Cooking Vinyl
  • ASIN: B007KIZ6IG
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,794 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Hey, Cruel World
2. No Reflection
3. Pistol Whipped
4. Overneath The Path Of Misery
5. Slo-Mo-Tion
6. The Gardener
7. The Flowers Of Evil
8. Children Of Cain
9. Disengaged
10. Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms
11. Murderers Are Getting Prettier Every Day
12. Born Villain
13. Breaking The Same Old Ground
14. You re So Vain

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Marilyn Manson continues to upend the mainstream with each new release, and his upcoming album Born Villain is about to take that a bit further release on 30 April 2012. "The new record put simply has the ambition and determination of how I started making music in the first place," Manson says. "It sounds like the first record in that it's not afraid to do anything. I had to remove myself from my lifestyle and start fresh. "It doesn't really sound like any of my old records," Manson says in an upcoming Revolver magazine cover story. "In fact it sort of sounds like what I listened to before I made records Killing Joke, Joy Division, Revolting Cocks, Bauhaus, Birthday Party...It's very rhythm-driven. I think this will probably be the grandest concept record of all." The tumultuous relationship Marilyn Manson has cultivated with the public through his genre-defying music and anti-status quo message of thinking for oneself has resulted in sold-out tours, protests, legal battles, adoration, hate, more than 50 million records sales, award-winning distilled spirits, several Grammy nominations and, most importantly, a long list of some of the most enduring and powerful singles ever, such as Lunchbox, Get Your Gunn Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) The Beautiful People, Antichrist Superstar, Tourniquet, The Dope Show, I Don t Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me), The Fight Song, (m)Obscene Heart-Shaped Glasses, Coma White and If I Was Your Vampire. Born Villain will be released on Cooking Vinyl and Manson's own label Hell, Etc. Marilyn Manson has had astounding success across the globe including three albums being certified platinum and three more certified gold in the USA, in addition to three top ten albums and two number-one albums (Mechanical Animals and The Golden Age of Grotesque).

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Album Since Holywood 5 May 2012
By Tetsuo
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The previous two albums, "Eat Me Drink Me" and "High End of Low", weren't quite on par with the intensity and power of his ealier work. With "Born Villain", Marilyn Manson blends the dark industrial elements of "Antichrist Superstar" with the glam rock funk of "Mechanical Animals", whilst at the same time throwing in something a little different. So what you have is an album which is able to maintain a fresh new sound yet capture the spirit which made his past albums so great. Manson talked of being uncertain about himself in his last years with Interscope, but now departing from the record company, Manson has made a more than welcome return with his latest album.
Of course there are some fans who won't be satisfied with anything he does these days, either because they expect another Antichrist Superstar or because he's more publicly acceptable than he once was. But society changes and Manson continues to adjust his art to analyse those changes accordingly. "Born Villain" has plenty of guts and touches on a variety of genres to bring us the exciting new album that says: "Manson is back".
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30 of 36 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Marilyn Manson - Born Villain 30 April 2012
By Gentlegiantprog TOP 500 REVIEWER
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2012's Born Villain is the eighth full-length studio album by Marilyn Manson. As with the previous two albums it was self-produced, mixed by Sean Beavan and no living drummer is fully credited throughout. The line-up features Manson, Vrenna & Ramirez like the previous album, only now with Fred Sablan on bass. Interestingly though, Vrenna left the band before the album's release.

For many fans, the band's golden period is considered to be The Triptych (Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals & Holywood), a trilogy of three interlinked concept albums that were released at the height of Manson's fame, critical acclaim, cultural relevance and commercial success. Ever since then; after a decade of line-up instability, notably poor live performances and albums that didn't meet many fan's expectations, the band's stock has diminished considerably in the eyes of the media and a large portion of the fanbase.

I wouldn't go so far as to call this new record a triumphant comeback, but it is undeniably strong and consistent, and arguably the best thing he has released in years. I'd urge you to forget any pretentious interviews or music videos associated with it and give the music a fair and honest chance.

If you have liked the last three Manson albums, then Born Villain is certainly worth trying out. The album has some seriously enjoyable songs that would fit well into a live set or compilation album, and isn't overly full of ballads or slow tracks that don't go anywhere. It isn't just a dull dirge... It is louder, more bombastic and more confident than any of the last few records.

Stylistically, It seems that Manson is going for a mix between trying new things and delving into his back catalogue as well. The opening track `Hey, Cruel World...' has a nice catchy chugging riff and even some double-kicks at one point, but there is also a section towards the end that sounds like it would have fit well on Portrait Of An American Family. Then the album-version of `No Reflection' has a whole build-up section in it that is reminiscent of Holywood and there are even a few allusions to Mechanical Animal's style in `Flowers Of Evil' and `Breaking The Same Old Ground.'

There is also some material that is totally new for the band as well; `Slo-Mo-Tion' is unlike any of his older material, `Lay Down Your Arms' borders on Stoner-Rock territory at times and `Murders Are Getting Prettier Every Day' is deliberately in-your-face-heavy.

Overall, I think the right balance has been struck between innovation and giving the fans what they want. The album covers a lot of ground, but crucially doesn't sound confused for all the diversity. There are loads of little moments like the hi-hat being way louder in the chorus or an effect on the vocals coming in the third time around etc that really give the tracks a power and `umph' that has arguably been missing for a while.

In my own personal opinion Born Villain is my favourite Manson album since Holywood. That being said however, this album does not meet the same artistic height as any of the individual parts in the aforementioned Triptych and I suspect that if you only enjoy those albums, this probably won't win you back.

To be absolutely fair, if the band's career consisted of only their debut and then the albums from Golden Age Of Grotesque onwards, then Born Villain would be readily considered a great album as it such a solid, creative and well-made album in its own right. It is only because it has the unfair expectation of having to compete with three albums that have been absolutely beloved by millions of fans for over a decade as well as having to redeem, excuse and justify the aforementioned decade of decline that Born Villain unfortunately doesn't measure up.

In summary; if you try and be objective then the album will seem a lot better than you probably expect it to be, but at the same time there is no getting around that Marilyn Manson has made better albums than this in the past and this record isn't up to the highest standards that the band have set for themselves.

I feel that this is easily his strongest non-Triptych album and if you have given up on Manson in recent years, it is good enough to at least warrant a cautious test-listen. If you have stayed a fan all along however, this will doubtless be an immensely enjoyable album indeed.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, better than the last one 30 April 2012
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I will keep this short and to the point...

Basically this album is more or less in the vein of the last two albums. If those albums really weren't your thing, then this probably won't win you over.

That said, it is closer to his older (2003 and earlier) stuff than those 2 albums. Tracks 4 & 11 are definitely Industrial Metal in the vein of his older stuff. In fact I'd say they're a lot better than the rather contrived "Fight Song" and "Disposable Teens" (sacred cows now maybe, but at the time of release they sounded very unoriginal compared to the curveball that was Mechanical Animals). Pistol Whipped sounds very much like his Golden Age of Grotesque stuff to me.

Manson compares the album to Killing Joke, Bauhaus et al, and I think that's a fair comparison.

The Carly Simon cover is fun.

Overall I enjoyed it much more than High End of Low or Golden Age of Grotesque. If you're a Manson nutter you will definitely find some things to love in this album. For newcomers I'd recommend his 90s albums over this. Not the same as the old days but still a fun album if you're in the mood, rounded off by 4 or 5 really good songs.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Much Better
Anyone who thinks this isnt a return to form, should go back and listen again. Sick of the recent low standard I had come to expect from the recent stuff I wasnt expecting much,... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Anthony McIlwain
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST MATERIAL SINCE HOLYWOOD :) :)
I've not felt compelled to buy any Marilyn Manson albums since Holywood. . I think this was upon hearing Mobscene and thinking, "Oh crap :( They've lost it.. Read more
Published 6 months ago by MAJESTICPUMPKIN04
2.0 out of 5 stars Instantly forgetable
This is not a good album.

Marilyn Manson is of course the name of the individual and the group. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. N. A. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Super!
It came in perfect shape, and the expedition to Portugal wen't well - I received it before the date it was supposed to! It was really a great deal.
Published 8 months ago by IJordan
4.0 out of 5 stars Mazza's Still Strong As Ever
A slightly different feel to this album whilst maintaining all the classic Manson trademarks of edgy lyrics & music composition. Read more
Published 10 months ago by johntomacistheman
5.0 out of 5 stars Born Villain
Recently bought this after hearing Born Villain previously, so thought I'd give the album a go and I wasn't disappointed. I would definitely recommend.
Published 10 months ago by Paula
1.0 out of 5 stars Bitterly Disappointing
This is really awful. MM has reached that stage in his career when you don't know whether his next album is going to be his last. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Moon Blossom
4.0 out of 5 stars Underrated album
This album only received average reviews in the main musical press such as Q, NME ,Kerrang. Which for these magazines is not a bad thing but to me those marks of 3/5 are not enough... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul Cox
2.0 out of 5 stars not too good
should mm released this album 8 years ago it would be a major step down from golden age. it's neither as heavy (and that was light album in then mm standards) nor as catchy (no... Read more
Published 11 months ago by drnknmstr
5.0 out of 5 stars MANSON ROCKS AGAIN
In short there's a good reason so many prasie this cd,it's a good one.
A lot rockier than the past recent albums and tracks such as PISTOL WHIPPED will get you singing along... Read more
Published 11 months ago by BAZ316
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