fuck you all who aren't down with manson manson isn'tr just a person he's a religion i love this cd and i love every other song of his GET DOWN WITH MANSON

fun fun

the new album rules.I am listing to it right now.

I love i get dressed to go to work to it

This album found a way to blend the Rage and hypnotic state of Anti Christ and Mechanical and take the artistry of Manso to a new level. It has incredible punch and sharp as a razor riffs. Lyrics, are very introspective, however it did take a few listens to truly appreciate what he was saying. This is a metamorphosis, truly the artist HAS become the art, and the blurry line that is left will keep you entertained for HRS. I also just saw his Concert for this album and it ties everything together, the GAOG is truly here and manson has brought it to us in horrific splendor.… Expand

This is by far one of his greatest albums. There are numerous songs on this cd that are catchy. And it is good music to bang your head to.

I like very marilyn manson I love the music(The Golden Age Of Grotesque)ok!!! ok!!!I love you marilyn!!!

Da best of Manson.

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!

The second Manson CD I owned and I thought it rocked because my first was "Smells Like Children". But now that i have AcS and MA my views have changed, i still think it is a pretty good CD but not near as good as his sound once was.

it's great

Manson tells the truth: Golden Age of Shit. BTW brilliant abum.

This album proves Manson can throw out even more of his best music just when you think he's reached his peak. He's far from over, and we'll be hearing from Manson for a long time. GO MANSON!

Marilyn Manson is a publicity whore. He hyped the hell out of this album, claiming it would change the face of music. Ahem. The band should be getting the props for this, some of the music is damn good. As soon as Manson opens his mouth, though, it's all over. These have to be some of the most trite lyrics i've heard from him, ever. He should have stuck with being anti-god with his lyrics. It worked better that way. I used to be a fan, but now I've lost lots of respect. He's definitely an artist, but I think he's run out of interesting things to say. He should release an instrumental version of this album.… Expand

go manson go go go!!!!

I absolutely love this album along with all of Manson's other work. He's a genuis and people that don't like him are close-minded fools. That is all.

You can hear the new sound of marilyn manson, its great!.

Marilyn manson.. what more is there to say. to be honest i thought after holywood he was gone. But i cant believe the new record its fucking great. I love it with the swing thing he has going and there is still a bit of darkness to it and has aot of humor but still meaningful points.. Marilyn manson is very inderrated for his image and how he acts. People believe he does it for attention but to be honest if he did why even release mechanical animals which killed his career?... The guy has plenty to say and his music i hope will always change. The image is beautiful and manson rock on and fuck people cause you are the TRUE rock not that linkin park pussy shit...Rock on manson… Expand

as always tha man turns out another classic. tims influence was obvious, but i figured it would be as soon as i heard he joined the band. i think some of the songs are similar to king kil 33 but that wa the best song on the last albulm

Perfection, bitterness and queer....

This album KICKS ASS as only Marilyn Manson could! The way HolyWood was able to bring out the straight foreward, in your face, evil, this album in it's own way brought out the sinister feelings of the 40s type era.

this album is exceptional, im so proud to be a manson fan, and if people ever question why I am, im giving them this cd to listen to

I love Marilyn Manson 2 Death and as much I want to get his newest cd , I just never got the chance to buy one cuz I've been working But I did hear some of it on the internet and And his music ROCKS the EARTH I'm tellin ya!!!! Marilyn Manson Rulz 4ever !!!

It's perfect. Grotesque it's wonderful. It reach the perfection between the madness and reality.

Great CD. I used to hate Manson with a passion but I started getting into his music through the wonders of Kazaa and became a big fan. This is the first cd I bought by him, and I absolutely love it. Ive been listening to in nonstop and i got it tuesday. It seems to lack a lot of the angst in earlier installments and is more casual, but that doesnt detract from the cd at all, because Mansons lyrics still seem to spew anger and some are quite funny in a twisted sort of way. A good example of this is in one of my favorite songs, (s)AINT, Manson sings "I got an F and a C, and I got a K, too/And the only thing that's missing is a bitch like U." The pace seems to die down towards the end of the cd but only enough to warrant a point deduction. If you like Manson this CD is candy for your ears. The best tracks in my opinion are "This is the New Shit", "Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth", and "(s)AINT", but the whole cd is fantastic. Definitely worth the 9.99 I payed for it.… Expand

It has tons of hooks and really rocks, but it all sounds kind of the same. Definitely not as sharp as Mechanical Animals, Holy Wood, or even Antichrist Superstar. And you're either going to love the lyrical stupidity ("doll-dagga buzz-buzz ziggety-zag"), and I don't love it.

I love this CD! Manson is a genius and the CD shows it . He has somehow managed to make a cd the is completely different then anything he has done in the past yet still maintain all the qualities in the music that make Manson great.

Bleh... okay... here goes... Manson is one clever bastard. Well, lyrically anyways. Unfortunately, that's basically the sole reason why I am giving GAOG the score I am. With the exception of a few high points such as the opening track, it's basically the same stuff they've been doing since 1996 with more blips and bleeps and whatnot. Anyone familiar with Tim Skold's work with KMFDM will notice his obvious influence. Really, the only reason I bought this album was because I highly respect Marilyn Manson as a person and as an archetype. He's very witty and intelligient and there is not enough of that in music today.… Expand

Awesome!

Brilliant album! I was addicted to this for many months! I liked nearly all of the songs (as opposed to most other artists, which, typically I only enjoy 2 or 3 songs per album) The songs are just awsome, mad lyrics and its all great fun when you need some mad music for energy and drive! Manson rules!

Good, more "rock" than industrial or experimental or acoustic, less of a war on religion, more on perceptions of sex, pain, love, ect ect.. More like jaded-romantic goth than his last couple cds of appolypse-rock. Miss the antichrist absolutely shocking antics, but this is still very very good+high quality in a different sort of flavor, namely quality vs. experimental.

I really would like to give this a 7.5, but that's unfortunately not an option.... Using trashy burlesque theatre as the inspiration for his fifth album, Marilyn Manson creates a decadent new addition to his body of work. The Golden Age of Grotesque finds twisted beauty in the overall dark-whorehouse theme that lies in its tracks. It opens with ‘Thaetre’, which might as well be the intro music to a show at the Goth version of the Moulin Rouge, and leads into one of the album’s undeniable high water marks and second single, ‘This is the New Shit’. Here you won’t find the extreme darkness of Holy Wood or lipstick glam of Mechanical Animals, but a sexual powerhouse, as is blatantly displayed by the song ‘Vodevil’ later in the disc. Sometimes lyrically ridiculous and less musically developed than his last two works, but Grotesque is still awesome.… Expand

Terrible music. Boring, old and rushed. DONT WASTE YOURTIME OR MONEY on this trash!!! Please, just stay away from this junk.

Good catchy hooks, awesome guitar riffs, some original drumming, some cool electronic, a well rounded album that you don't want to stop listening to.

Not my favorite manson album, but still worth listening too. There are few very good songs on here.

This album suffers from trying to recreate the "classic" Manson sound. The thing is a lot of the songs just aren't that good. mOBSCENE is one of the best and a obvious choice for the single. Golden Age of Grotesque (the song), (s)aint and Para-noir are the other stand-out tracks. The album isn't awful but other than a few tracks it's nothing special.

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.

Manson does not disappoint. My favorite songs are ''spade'', ''[s]aint'', ''Mobscene'' and...pretty much all of them.

Simply incredible album. Everything about it screams awesome. Second only to Mechanical Animals but still gets a 10 because MA deserves an 11.

So LOUD it hurts.. as cynical and pretenscious as the album may seem, i dont see any reason for Manson's fans to be complaining. Strictly for his hardcore followers.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Be obscene! Yes, this is what this album is. Obscene. the instant i heard it, the first word that came to mind was "SLUTTY" and i love it because of that. it has those charming drumbeats that i've loved manson for forever now and his great, booming voice is still here. he plays with everything though, and like most reviews say, he is much more "loose" now. he doesn't take himself as seriously, so what this album is just a giant decadent grandiose party before the end of the real world. Manson has told us that he's an artist before. with this album, he HAS become art. … Expand

Manson's New Shit... Any good album you listen to doesn't stick at first try. Listen to this 5 times and that's all it takes. Read through the lyrics which are astounding and realize a new manson...but that's what he's always been-watch the dvd that comes with the cd- it will fuck with your head....i only didnt give 1t a 10 because its not antichrist..enjoy

Every Marilyn Manson album has that special something that makes it worth relistening to again and agian... too much music today lacks replay value save for the hit from the cd. Manson's cds have numberous hits.

over all this cd has given me a better opinion on manson. the lyrics are just...no comment. and his voice is like poisenous chocolate. his style has improved from a cross dresser to a gothic gentalman. he is beautiful in ever way. he almost acts like a god so it make it all the worth while to watch his sing with those painted lips.

SEXY is the word that comes to mind

This is the new shit-AND IT ROCKS! Marilyn manson makes a stunning return in 'the golden age of grotesque',his fifth studio album.By all rights, manson should have sunk into rock oblivion after his glam/gore rock bonanza'mechanical animals' but manson makes a sensational return in 'golden age' drawing inspiration from pre-war berlin and 1930's hollywood.Manson combines these two decadent elemants and moulds them into a grotesque burlesque and the result is a weimar republic extravaganza of vaudvielle and dadda. this is the new shit sets the scene,'everything has been said before,nothing left to say anymore'and proudly implores us to 'let us entertain you'.mOBSCENE,doll dagga buzz buzz ziggety zag,vodevil and [s]AINT pulse with electric guitars and industrial beats,while 'slutgarden' and 'spade' give us a softer and intimate look at the heart of mariyn manson.The title track'the golden age of grotesque' is a decidedely unusual song-even by mansons standards,capturing the cabaret styles and sounds of the weimar.It almost doesn't fit in on the album but its the song that sets the theme and ties the whole album together.'the bright young things' and 'the better of two evils' are a return to the manson of old-the antichrist superstar is not gone and he's giving the fans what they want! Marilyn manson remains as intriguing and decadent as before,the 21st century is his time-the golden age of grotesque has arrived and manson has arrived in style!!… Expand

Simplemente bueno el mejor en mi opinion

i think that this album is like nothing out there, right now. The sound it's that new but a was so relife to finaly lisent to something new other than just 50 cent, Emeniem and all the other ignorant no massage music.This album doesnt have a massage but the song are really really good,the stand out tracks for me are;1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10. I really cant stop listing to track 6. la la la lala!!!!!

This CD has really differed from his last for a new perspective that he unleashed on the world. This CD is awesome.

One of Manson's better albums. Not his best, but a blast to listen to. One noticeable flaw (not really a flaw...) is the lack of Twiggy Ramirez's ominous bass thudding. Probably one of the most underrated rock bassists, his absence is all over this CD. Still awesome, great listen.

addictive

Masterpiece

This is the first Manson CD I have purchased and I am extremely impressed! The music (Manson's band) is simply unbelievable! The songs are mixed perfectly, the instruments sound clear and powerful...this is due to Manson using Renzor's Pro Tools program. Anyone who gives this CD less than an 8 should really listen again!

Perfection......

I've been hooked since "Portrait of an American Family". This new album so far is my favorite one. The lyrics really stick in your head and the music is brutally melodic. I didn't really like some of the stuff from "Holywood". "The Golden Age of Grotesque" is a masterpiece!!

It tha shiznit

Marilyn Manson (and this new CD) are a lot like George Bush. I'm a fan of both, so I'll explain. Most all the music "experts" (critics) in the "enlightened world of music journalism" HATE Marilyn Manson, and can't understand why the rest of us (his fans) don't agree with them. Thus the comparison to th President. All the elitists in entertainment, and the media on the left HATE G. Bush yet 70 to 80 percent of the population think he's doing a great job. So it is too with Manson. I think this record is monster! All the reviews from "experts" are luke warm to hatefull while nearly every single review posted on any of these links posted here praise the new record, and give it high marks. Now I'm no "expert", but I'm a musician/songwriter, and a Manson fan, and I'll be the first to if it sucks or not. Far from it. This CD rocks like a muther fucker, and all those music critic assholes out there know it, but can't allow themselves to admit it. Buy this CD. … Expand

This album rocks! It's Antichrist esque.

its awesome

Listen to the reader's reviews, not the critics. Manson's album is unanimously applauded by fans with lukewarm critical support while the critically praised St. Anger gets panned by fans. Go figure. Buy GOATG.

As (un)usual manson's evolution leaps forward in the golden age of grotesque. manson is correct when he says he's not artist but rather art work . manson is art from head to toe and that's how it's been since portrait and not much to my surprise he hasn't let me down since. all hail beautiful art- MARILYN MANSON.