The Golden Age Of Grotesque
by Marilyn Manson
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    80
    It feels as if Manson now feels liberated from not being consistently in the spotlight, and his music has opened up as well.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    The army of noise behind his bitterness is at once massive and impressive. [Jul 2003, p.117]
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  3. E! Online
    75
    If you aren't down with Manson, this won't change you one bit. But for Manson fans, Grotesque is beautiful.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Inventive and powerful enough to merit intermittent attention, but ultimately crushed by the weight of its hoary pretensions.

Awards & Rankings

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#31 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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#31 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 118 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 118
  3. Negative: 9 out of 118
  1. CynthiaV
    Aug 27, 2008
    10
    Manson does not disappoint. My favorite songs are ''spade'', ''[s]aint'', Manson does not disappoint. My favorite songs are ''spade'', ''[s]aint'', ''Mobscene'' and...pretty much all of them.… Full Review »
  2. DanC
    Feb 19, 2008
    10
    This was my first MM album at the age of 11 and I thought it was amazing. Listening to it now brings back so many memories. My particular This was my first MM album at the age of 11 and I thought it was amazing. Listening to it now brings back so many memories. My particular favourite songs are: (S)aint Spade Doll - Digga - Buzz - Buzz - Ziggety - Zag.… Full Review »
  3. tobyl
    Jun 21, 2004
    3
    Very disappointing. Antichrist, Animals, Holywood were in a completely different league. This though is just one lame routine industrial boom Very disappointing. Antichrist, Animals, Holywood were in a completely different league. This though is just one lame routine industrial boom boom. I honestly wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't for Manson's name on it. I've probably listened to it for only three or four times in one year. Please Marilyn. let's get it over with the singles and get to a new album!… Full Review »
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