Marilyn Manson

WE ARE CHAOS

This is a staggering statement that manages to overthrow the greatness of even The Pale Emperor.

Overall, the production, musicianship, and songwriting are among the best of Manson’s career.

His ascendance led to the death of the original rock era, but his music is more vital and creative than ever. A stunning work.

As the years of shock tactics and theatrics fade into memory, Manson's left with just the music, aging as gracefully as he can with another expertly crafted offering for the altar.

Unexpected, bold and artistic, Manson remains an artist it is dangerous to underestimate.

A brooding, moody, and reflective collection of music that feels contemporary for the strange times we live in.

More wounded and emotionally raw than he’s ever been, We Are Chaos finds Marilyn Manson at a crossroad. For a former folk devil, you could call that a homecoming.

The result of all this genre-blending is an album that's more tuneful and affecting than anything else he's recorded.

While he may not be the pop culture figure he once was, Marilyn Manson is still capable of churning out some of modern rock music's finest work.

It’s not just a case of going through the motions, Manson rocks; not just for the listener but for himself.

On his latest record the shock and awe of the old Manson is conspicuous by its absence.

Controversial artist’s 11th album spans everything from Satanism to angry Enya.

Mason's Iggy-esque croak begs for the pared-to-the-essence Rick Rubin treatment; We Are Chaos isn't that record, but it's a step in that direction.