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Born Villain
Rock · 2012 · 14 tracks · 1h 3m

Born Villain

A gritty return to industrial roots defined by mechanical riffs, unpolished production, and a raw, confrontational vocal performance. Manson's most stripped-back era.

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It's Manson going back to his industrial roots with a raw, basement-tape energy that feels dangerous again.

A jagged, mechanical defiance that feels both claustrophobic and liberating.

Born Villain · vs · Marilyn Manson
Self Examination+1.0σ

The writing leans notably further into self examination than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 1h 3m
01
Disengaged
3:25
01
Hey, Cruel World…
3:45
02
Lay Down Your Goddamn Arms
4:14
02
No Reflection
4:36
03
Pistol Whipped
4:11
03
Murderers Are Getting Prettier Every Day
4:19
04
Overneath the Path of Misery
5:19
04
Born Villain
5:26
05
Slo‐Mo‐Tion
4:24
05
Breaking the Same Old Ground
4:27
06
You’re So Vain
4:02
06
The Gardener
4:39
07
The Flowers of Evil
5:20
08
Children of Cain
5:18
Moments Worth Waiting For
The sudden, jarring transition from the mechanical chug of 'No Reflection' into its soaring, desperate chorus melody.
The frantic, blast-beat intensity of 'Murderers Are Getting Prettier Every Day' which recalls the band's mid-90s aggression.
The slow-motion, druggy crawl of the title track where the bassline feels like it's dragging through thick mud.
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