Marilyn Manson

Smells Like Children

Manson's Brilliant Marketing Scheme

Review Score:

(6/10)
Marilyn Manson hoped this EP would gain them more attention in the media, as well as a legion of angst-ridden teenagers, and they got exactly what they wanted. The music, videos, and odd noises stirred up controversy every where, and of course this only increased sales. The inclusion of "Sweet Dreams" was another good idea since the cover hit brought serious rock radio and MTV airplay to the band for the first time. Other than this, there's not much here besides weird skits such as "The Hands Of Small Children," "F-ck Frankie," "Sympathy For The Parents," and "May Cause Discoloration Of The Urine Or Feces." This EP began Manson's rise to fame, but much better albums like ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR and MECHANICAL ANIMALS showcase the real musical talent this band has.

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