Marilyn Manson - Born Villain

Marilyn Manson

Born Villain

Description

Released in 2012, Born Villain is Marilyn Manson's eighth studio album and marked a significant return to a darker, more abrasive sound after a period of creative and personal turmoil. The album is a raw, industrial-tinged assault that harkens back to the aggressive energy of his earlier work. It's a record that sees Manson grappling with his identity, celebrity, and a world he perceives as increasingly cruel.

Born Villain is a powerful, self-aware statement that blends heavy metal riffs with complex, unsettling soundscapes. The album is a journey into the psyche of a man who has become a villain in the eyes of many, and it's full of provocative lyrics, jarring sound design, and his unmistakable snarl. The album also famously includes a cover of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain," featuring actor Johnny Depp on guitar. This essential double LP is presented on classic black vinyl, a perfect way to experience the album that launched a new era for Marilyn Manson.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Hey, Cruel World...

2. No Reflection

3. Pistol Whipped

4. Overneath the Path of Misery

Side B 5. Slo-Mo-Tion 6. The Gardener 7. The Flowers of Evil 8. Children of Cain

Side C 9. Disengaged 10. Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms 11. Murderers Are Getting Prettier Every Day

Side D 12. Born Villain 13. Breaking the Same Old Ground 14. You're So Vain