The Golden Age of Grotesque
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The Golden Age Of Grotesque is an album by Marilyn Manson released in 2003. It incorporates themes from the glamorous Swing era of the thirties, as well as from the Weimar Germany.
This album drew a mixed critical response. Although ending up in many critics' 'best of' lists for 2003, other critics consider this Manson's weakest album, proposing it lacks originality and thoughtful lyrics compared to its predecessors.
Instrumentally, this album is more beat-driven and electronic than previous albums. This is perhaps due to Tim Skold's presence—some believe this album's sound is at times reminiscient of KMFDM.
Lyrically, this album is full of historical and pop references, much like Holy Wood.
Track listing
- "Thaeter"
- "This Is The New Shit"
- "mOBSCENE"
- "Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag"
- "Use Your Fist And Not Your Mouth"
- "The Golden Age Of Grotesque"
- "(s)AINT"
- "Ka-boom Ka-boom"
- "Slutgarden"
- "Spade"
- "Para-noir"
- "The Bright Young Things"
- "Better Of Two Evils"
- "Vodevil"
- "Obsequey (The Death Of Art)"
- "Tainted Love"
"Tainted Love" is a bonus track, available on the British and Australian versions of the album.
Also included with some of the copies was a DVD titled "Doppelherz" (Double-heart), a short film directed by Manson.
Personnel
- Chuck Bailey - Assistant Engineer
- Tom Baker - Mastering
- Jon Blaine - Hair Stylist
- Blumpy - Digital Editing
- Jeff Burns - Assistant
- Ginger Fish - Drums, Rhythm Direction, Rhythm Direction
- Madonna Wayne Gacy - Synthesizer, Keyboards, Loops, Editing, Electronics, Melody Arrangement
- Ross Garfield - Drum Technician
- Ben Grosse - Producer, Engineer, Digital Editing, Mixing
- John5 - Guitar, Piano, Orchestration
- Marilyn Manson - Vocals, Producer
- Tim Skold - Bass, Guitar, Accordion, Keyboards, Producer, Loops, Artwork, Digital Editing, Drum Programming, Synthesizer Bass, Electronics, Beats
- Mark Williams - A&R