Marilyn Manson – Mechanical Animals (Second-Hand)

Marilyn Manson – Mechanical Animals (Second-Hand)

Artist: Marilyn Manson
Album: Mechanical Animals
Label: Nothing Records – IND-90273, Universal Music – IND-90273
Format: CD, Album, AC
Country: Brazil
Released: 1998
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Glam

Mechanical Animals represents a striking evolution in Marilyn Manson’s sound and image — a fusion of glam rock aesthetics and electronic experimentation. Inspired by artists like David Bowie and the decadence of late-’70s rock, the album blends shimmering synths, sharp guitars, and haunting vocals to explore themes of identity, fame, and alienation. It’s the second instalment in Manson’s conceptual trilogy, following Antichrist Superstar.

Condition

This is a Second-Hand in very good condition. The disc has been tested and plays perfectly. The jewel case and booklet show light wear consistent with age and normal handling.

Album Highlights

• The Dope Show – A bold and theatrical hit blending glam rock swagger with dark social commentary.
• Rock Is Dead – A high-energy anthem featured on The Matrix soundtrack.
• I Don’t Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me) – A sardonic and funky critique of excess and fame.
• Coma White – A haunting and cinematic album closer filled with melancholy beauty.
• Great Big White World – Opens the album with dreamy synth textures and existential introspection.

Why You’ll Love It

Mechanical Animals is a visionary and transformative record that shows Marilyn Manson at his most experimental and reflective. It’s an essential piece for collectors of late-90s alternative rock and anyone drawn to bold, conceptual artistry that blurs the line between rock and theatre.