The Pale Emperor
by Marilyn Manson
Released: January 15, 2015
Alternative rock, blues rock
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The Album
"The Pale Emperor" is the ninth studio album from Marilyn Manson, released on January 15, 2015. The album marks a departure from the band's earlier work, moving towards a more bluesy, mature sound compared to their industrial rock style. Crafted in a span of 18 months, the two worked together on "The Pale Emperor" in Bates' basement studio.
Inside the Recording
Marilyn Manson and composer/producer Tyler Bates collaborated on the album, which they started developing during the ending of the "Hell Not Hallelujah" tour.
Interesting Facts
Guideline-wise, the album is a departure from Manson's…
Guideline-wise, the album is a departure from Manson's normal shock rock style.
The album takes its title from an epithet…
The album takes its title from an epithet for Roman Emperor, Aurelian.
Its songs tackle themes such as desperation, decadence…
Its songs tackle themes such as desperation, decadence, absence of faith and the decay of the Western world, but are imbued with a new sense of maturity.
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Reception
The album was also a commercial success, debuting at number eight on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of approximately 49,000 copies. It received widespread acclaim from music critics, and was lauded as Manson's best work in over a decade.
The Complete Album Story
"The Pale Emperor" is the ninth studio album from Marilyn Manson, released on January 15, 2015. The album marks a departure from the band's earlier work, moving towards a more bluesy, mature sound compared to their industrial rock style.
Marilyn Manson and composer/producer Tyler Bates collaborated on the album, which they started developing during the ending of the "Hell Not Hallelujah" tour. Crafted in a span of 18 months, the two worked together on "The Pale Emperor" in Bates' basement studio. The album takes its title from an epithet for Roman Emperor, Aurelian.
Guideline-wise, the album is a departure from Manson's normal shock rock style. Its songs tackle themes such as desperation, decadence, absence of faith and the decay of the Western world, but are imbued with a new sense of maturity.
The album was also a commercial success, debuting at number eight on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of approximately 49,000 copies. It received widespread acclaim from music critics, and was lauded as Manson's best work in over a decade.
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