A five-headed bunch of young, American men brings 1994 album out, which (he), religion, gun control, and hypocrisy denounces America's policy. The lyrics are scathing and critical, the appearance of the young men inclined and ill. Burning lunchboxes and smashed dolls shape their stage, the music is hard and angry. The band changes its name to an American style icon and one of the greatest mass murderers in America. Here are Marilyn Manson, the greatest parents Schreck and enemy of American society - now and in the coming years. Musically, the band had already a lot to offer, even if today the entire band lineup was revamped (except for the singer). The board consists of 13 titles that sometimes humorously, sometimes very playful, so come partly threatening. While Manson already ghostly whispers in the intro into the microphone and announces that you have to make a little care, you know that you will not just supply in the next few minutes with light fare. And the first impression is confirmed. The first single "Get Your Gunn" then symbolizes exactly what the band Marilyn Manson actually is: A socially critical band that knows how to have to provoke And she lives out fully in tracks like "Lunchbox".. , "Wrapped in Plastic" or "Snake Eyes And Sissies" they rock, there's no tomorrow, but are always with serious, insolent and critical, almost sarcastic lyrics. "Cake And Sodomy" For example, one of the best songs on the disc, handled in an ironic way with the superficial Talkshow- America and is not like on the mouth. The best song on the record is my opinion, "Dope Hat" , and that is because he is a very successful combination of aggression, psychopathy and a touch of humor. Ultimately, it sounds like a visit to the circus, in which there is absolute chaos. Likewise, abstract much sounds "My Monkey", a song that in some cases includes text material from Charles Manson's songs. The ominous thing is that these passages are sung by a little boy who keeps the whole of a simple children's song. Now for provocation , Overall, the album sounds very playful, which must mean anything negative. Currently the band's albums, especially those of the trilogy, but are far more mature than "Portrait Of An American Family". Nevertheless, you can already here the great potential of this fantastic band, which can far more than shock and provoke. This album is a kind playground for the band, a trial laboratory where much is experimented. The result is a board with many facets, many qualities, and a band that America is where it really long goes without miss the truth. Marilyn Manson shows America true face, a sad reflection of the state where the band grew up. A great debut. Playing tips: "Cake And Sodomy", "Dope Hat", "My Monkey"
