Marilyn Manson – Smells Like Children

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Artist: Marilyn Manson

Title: Smells Like Children

Year: 1995

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Tracklist

1. The Hands Of Small Children (1:34)
2. Diary Of A Dope Fiend (5:55)
3. Shitty Chicken Gang Bang - Edit Version (Explicit) (1:19)
4. Kiddie Grinder - Remix Version (Explicit) (4:23)
5. Sympathy For The Parents (1:00)
6. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (4:53)
7. Everlasting Cocksucker - Remix Version (Explicit) (5:13)
8. Fuck Frankie (1:48)
9. I Put A Spell On You (3:36)
10. May Cause Discoloration Of The Urine Or Feces (3:59)
11. Scabs, Guns and Peanut Butter (1:01)
12. Dance Of The Dope Hats - Remix Version (Explicit) (4:37)
13. White Trash - Remix Version (Explicit) (2:47)
14. Dancing With The One Legged... (0:46)
15. Rock 'N' Roll Nigger (3:31)
16. S****y Chicken Gang Bang (8:20)

Review

Marilyn Manson's 1995 EP, "Smells Like Children," is quite the wild ride through the band's experimental and industrial metal wonderland. Helmed by the legendary Trent Reznor, this collection is a smorgasbord of remixes, covers, and original tracks that perfectly capture Manson's signature dark and provocative flair. It's like taking a haunted hayride through a twisted carnival of sounds – unsettling yet mesmerizing.

One standout track here is their spooky cover of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," which shot the band into mainstream stardom, thanks in part to its eerie music video that's equal parts surreal and disturbing. But don't sleep on tracks like "Diary of a Dope Fiend," "Kiddie Grinder," and "Rock 'n' Roll N****r." These tunes blend heavy industrial beats with catchy hooks and deep, dark lyrics that stick with you long after the music stops. The EP is peppered with skits and interludes that only ramp up the overall feeling of unease and unpredictability.

"Smells Like Children" often gets pegged as a bridge between Manson's "Portrait of an American Family" and their later, more polished works. It captures a moment where the band was really stretching their creative muscles, experimenting with new sounds and ideas, leading to an EP that's as fascinating as it is unsettling.

For fans of industrial metal or those who like to dabble in the darker side of rock, "Smells Like Children" is a must-listen. Just be ready for a few goosebumps along the way! - Rex