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Anyone who is remotely a Manson fan should get this album. With Twiggy's return, Marilyn Manson has back and beyond what he originally was. Eat Me, Drink Me was not bad, but it lacked the musical oomph that this album retains. And I don't understand all this talk about making another Antichrist Superstar, why would one want an artist to repeat himself?
This album's sound and lyrics are honestly, probably at Manson's best right now, and a lot has to do with getting back with Twiggy, which was great for the band. The movement through the album and it's lyrics and everything else is superb, really, because I was expecting something very good from Manson this time around, but not great. And this album absolutely exceeded my expectations. Buy it.
What's great about it: Traditional w/ a very new style that brings out the absolute BEST in Manson. It's the perfect sound for him at this time