Release Date: Jun 5, 2007
Label: Interscope Records
Genres: Rock, Gothic Rock
Number Of Tracks: 11
Eat Me, Drink Me shows off the mellower and more sensual side of Marilyn Manson.
Eat Me, Drink MeFeatured review by: UG Team, on june 05, 2007 8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Sound: We’re all pretty used to Marilyn Manson’s obsession with the darker side of life, but his latest record Eat Me, Drink Me goes in a bit of different direction -- love, or at least Manson’s version of love. There aren’t any typical ballads on the new album, but many of the songs revolve more around sex, lust, and love than anything else. The song tempos reflect the themes, so you’re in for a mellower Manson for the most part.
Of course, Manson always loves to push the envelope in whatever he does, and his love songs absolutely keep to that tradition. The opening track “If I Was Your Vampire” doesn’t start out with a high-energy beat, instead taking a slithering, sexual approach. It’s actually a great song and sets a chilling mood for the album. There is a distinctive cut in the creepy synthesizers that Manson used in past Manson songs, but it is just as effective with just Manson’s voice and one guitar. Listeners are even treated to a bit of falsetto from Manson, which takes the song in an unexpected yet cool direction.
“Are You The Rabbit” is another memorable track on the CD, with an excellent, slow-grooving guitar intro that makes for an all-around great rock song. Manson doesn’t need to add any scary lyrical overtones because the guitar itself has an ominous, old school Danzig feel. The tempo goes up and down depending on the section of the song, and it keeps things interesting, with Manson even showing off his range a bit more. It’s one of the few songs on the record that feels like a straight-out rock song, and the pinnacles comes at the end when guitarist Tim Skold delivers an amazing solo.
There is nothing that really approaching the evil sound of “Beautiful People” on Eat Me, Drink Me, so some previous fans might not like the slower, sensual side of Manson. A few songs like “They Said Hell’s Not Hot” are slightly disappointing because they don’t live up their lurid titles. There is definitely a cut in the synth work, and that is one part of Manson’s earlier work that will be missed. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: Manson always does his best to make his lyrics a bit scandalous, and the latest album still reflects that for the most part. The track “If I Was Your Vampire” is a prime example, particularly because it’s mixed with his other favorite new topic: love/infatuation. He sings, “You press the knife; Against your heart; And say, 'I love you, so much you must kill me now.’” Manson wrote the lyrics in a chronological fashion, and hearing how the story evolves does make it an interesting listen.
“Evidence” explores the sexual side once again, and Manson is a little more explicit this time. He sings, “You're so sudden and sweet; All legs, knuckle, knees; Head's blown clean off; Your mouth's paid off; f--k me 'til we know it's unsafe.” Some listeners will be offended, but at this point in his career it might seem like a letdown not to have a few songs like that on a Manson album. // 8
Impression: Probably the most apparent difference in the new material is the lack of synth work. Manson obviously doesn’t feel like he needs extra effects to create an eerie sound anymore, particularly when the topics of many of his songs revolve more around sex. It was definitely the shock rock that lured many of his fans to him back in the '90s, so the toned-down Manson might be somewhat disappointing for those people.
What is great about Eat Me, Drink Me is Manson’s ability to still write a solid song. A few songs get stuck in a musical rut at times and don’t go anywhere, but then there are songs like “You And Me And The Devil Make Three.” The track has a slight industrial feel at times, but it’s actually the cool bass and very subtle synth lines that carry the song. Manson is impressive as a songwriter, and he was probably wise to toss aside the scarier side of his persona to show off the stripped-down side of his music. // 8
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swordsrkewl, on june 12, 2007 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: This is probably Mansons most personal approach to an album. It's very demented if you will, filled with many weird figurative descriptions. it's definitely nothing you have ever heard before from him. Overall great album, Tim Skold I think recall stepped it up on guitar, definitely the most guitar oriented album. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are obviously very personal. Manson tells about his divorce with his ex wife Dita Von Tese, and his new relationship with Evan Rachel Wood. there are a lot of dark themes in this album as I had mentioned before. In certain songs like If I Was Your Vampire is almost written in a narrative style. In fact he wrote that at 6am Christmas morning as it says in the song obviously. He talks about his ups and downs during those years in his life when he wasn't making music. His singing skills have improved, deffinetly more singing then screaming on this album. Lyrically and vocally it's different then any other album he has done. But that's what I like about him, each album has a distinctive sound and it's a good thing for an artist to have, I think it's becuase of all the muscisans coming in and out of his band, except manson, maddonna wayne gacy really. // 8
Impression: This album is different then the others he has done, but it's still really good and I suggest picking it up. It's got great guitars and good lyrics, not the Antichrist stuff, not that it wasn't bad it's just not in this album is all, and if that's the reason that made you dislike Manson, then pick this album up, it's great. I like all the songs but my favorites are, You Me And The Devil Makes 3, Putting Holes In Happiness, and The Red Carpet Grave. // 9
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the_messenger66, on june 12, 2007 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: This is about a romance, maybe concept, album. It might be because of his affair, divorce, and new girlfriend. But Manson was been recorded to quote, "I don't want people to think that the record is some kind of exploitation of my personal life." But there seems to be some parallels. The starting track "If I was your Vampire," sends a chilling signal about the concept of the album, and is what most people would want from Manson, the Antichrist Superstar. But the album takes a different turn, during the rest of the album, putting a more mellow, sincere mood to the album. On "The Red Carpet Grave" and "They said hell'd not hot," a western feel can be heard through guitarist, Tim Skold. Skold has put a lot more thought out in making this record, comparing to the "chords and riff" of past songs. He is even heard to solo in several songs. The sin side of sex is very noticeable, in "Are You the Rabbit?" and "You and Me and the Devil makes 3." Even "Heart-shaped Glasses" has a sexy, playboy feel to it. But the last track, "Eat Me, Drink Me," bring the album back where it started, with a dark, tragic, fantasy sound. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics can be disturbing and offensive to some listeners, but hard-core Manson fans should be okay with it. "Murdercute, happyrape, murdercute, happy, happy, happyrape, Killer," ("You and me and the Devil makes 3") is not what many people like to hear, but this is defiantly pure Manson. He is very open with everyone here, not afraid at all to admit his weaknesses and sins. "And we'll paint Over the evidence, I want your pain, To taste why you're ashamed, And I know you're not just what you say to me." ("Evidence") This seems to be deep and have a story behind it, something I've been wanting to here him say. The album parallels "Alice in Wonderland" as well. First off, the album is named, "Eat Me, Drink Me" which are written on the food that makes your grow or shrink. And the song, "Eat Me, Drink Me," has numerous references to the fantasy. The "Red Queen" is of course the Queen of Hearts, and the lines, "The trees in the courtyard Are painted in blood, So I've heard. She hangs the headless Upside down to drain." are about when the soldiers are executed for "painting the roses red" on the trees, when they were white. Isn't Manson still going to make the movie about C.S. Lewis? // 8
Impression: This record has a different note than the ancestor albums. Manson doesn't have the same adolescent theme, "f-ck you, you don't control me," like the other albums have conveyed. The theme of sex is still there, but still in a different maturer form. I love the fact there is more guitar, cause the the riffs and stuff are a major influence on what I like. I am glad Skold did a good job on writing the songs. But I like Marilyn Manson to be a little more in my face, instead of "humming tragic tails in the back." The aggression is what I like, but the lyrics are better than past works. // 7
first comment WOO!
I think his new album is great but its taken a different direction to all his previous albums I agree that that the lack of syth has hurt this album a bit. When i first listened to it I was like OMG WHAT SHITE! then it grew on me...
Is it just me, or every band nowadays think they need to "redefine" their sound?
No two Marilyn Manson albums sound alike, if you haven't noticed. They're all very different. It would be extremely unlike Marilyn Manson to not "redefine" their sound.
well,the album is good..just that it lacks the thick synth and dirty sounds that Marilyn always makes me feel...Marilyn Manson songs should be dirty and not clean cut...but yeah,good album.. a 7 point if I can judge.
hmmmm...nifty. Manson has always been a bit on the dark and scary side.Though the new album is still dark, it envolves love something he said "i can never feel again" I guess that 19 year old worked wonders. as always i expect some kick ass videos from him
right now I'm listening through it for the first time. the guitar solo on putting holes in happines is cool... but I really miss the way he used to refer to all sorts of other stuff, from the bible to Nazi degenerate art and so on.... I really dug that a lot. And I do miss the synth and heavy drum/guitar sounds too. It's a very good record though, just not a very good Manson record I reckon.
It takes some adjusting to, definitely an album that requires more than one listen. But all-in-all a fantastic album, I know now that Manson will never let us down.
It's softer, more raw and more melodic, but its great. Manson has refreshed his sound on this album as always. Songs like Putting Holes in Happiness and They Said Hell’s Not Hot show a creative new side, where songs like You And Me And The Devil Makes 3 are classic Marilyn Manson. And i'm loving the guitar solos!! Tim Skold is a decent guitarist.
Manson has not let us down (nor has he ever), and I look forward to seeing the band on the road (please come down under)!
BTW Thanks (whoever is responsible) for releasing the album early in Australia. I remember we got Golden Age like a week late or something.
i really miss the old manson. the lack of synth really changes the whole think. as someone mentioned, all manson albums are diffrent, but this isn't just diffrent. this album lacks something that says "manson", but i cant put my finger on it. Manson shouldnt just be dark, he should be dark and weird.
Ok, I'm a huge manson fan, and I've just started listening to this, and I'd have to agree with not_dead_enough, Manson has not, and WILL NOT EVER LET US DOWN! All in all, a great album, 10/10
loler wrote:
When i first listened to it I was like OMG WHAT SHITE! then it grew on me...
Thats exacly the sam as me man, i like it now oblivously not as good as the classics from antichrist superstar and Golden age of G but its still none the less a great album
i heard single heart shaped glasses and the guitars are realy melodic but dont actually like the vocals on that song. u me n devil makes 3 isgood and manson of old. Nowhere near as good as his previos record. with my post i dont mean to hurt manson fans. its just my opinion
Is it just me, or every band nowadays think they need to "redefine" their sound?
Nowadays? dude, every band refines their sound as their career progresses. It's not a new thing. I'd say if anything, there are more bands getting stuck in a rut and their albums sound too much the same.
I have yet to check out his album, but I hear great reviews on it. Although, heart Shaped glasses, really puts me in no hurry to pick it up.
I totally agree his songs have taken a more sexual atmosphere now, but his new album is friggan awesome! I especially love the songs "Red Carpet Grave" and "Putting Holes In Happiness". I have always loved MM, and I always will, there's just something about him, and his music that is completely irresistible!
guitar work on this album as far as melodies and whatnot is pretty good, although it's missing what heavy side manson had, such as what was in "mOBSCENE" and "Disposable Teens" and so forth, but it's still great. The guitars are mainly a clean, crunchy kind of sound. And the solos are awesome, i don't understand why John 5 never tried to write some solos for songs since he did co-write most of the songs with manson and jeordie. I'll pick it up when i get the chance just cuz manson is one of my favs, but i'd probably give it somewhere around a 6 or 7 out of 10. Because personally i think it could have been tons better, even though its already a worthy album. And i kind of agree with blasphemus666, Holy Wood was a great album and captured the heavy side of manson as well as the soft and acoustic, and was a great album. And he can still "redefine" his sound with having that same kind of texture to the album.
It's Marilyn Manson, no denying but it is not the Marilyn Manson we know he went from trying to be creepy and dark and got a few people to believe it. Now he seems to try to be a bit less "flashy" while he seems to be keeping himself out of headlines and the like he has also seemed to toned down his music. Though I don't think the change is "bad" it doesn't have what I had liked about his old music.
Is it just me, or every band nowadays think they need to "redefine" their sound?
Nowadays? dude, every band refines their sound as their career progresses. It's not a new thing. I'd say if anything, there are more bands getting stuck in a rut and their albums sound too much the same.
I have yet to check out his album, but I hear great reviews on it. Although, heart Shaped glasses, really puts me in no hurry to pick it up.
This dude is right on the money! Most bands are in a rut like he said they can't get out of this screamo shit. Untill music can get out of the process I don't think your looking at any good new bands to come up. Everyone else is selling out to pop which is the same shit over and over again that nobody likes because it gets overplayed to much. So once we get out of this screamo and pop progression then I think the music industry will get better. Otherwise, it's going to remain the same and rock isn't going to get anywhere.
a good album but i think it's a bit too soft and skold shouldn't play guitar. there's no balls in the guitar sounds on this record [except for are you the rabbit]. there's a few good solos but there's too many of them and some of them blow, and i've read that he isn't even able to play those solos onstage. But i like him in some way, so maybe he should just start playing bass again while manson should get someone else to play guitar...
a good album but i think it's a bit too soft and skold shouldn't play guitar. there's no balls in the guitar sounds on this record [except for are you the rabbit]. there's a few good solos but there's too many of them and some of them blow, and i've read that he isn't even able to play those solos onstage. But i like him in some way, so maybe he should just start playing bass again while manson should get someone else to play guitar...
Actually, to the best of my knowledge, he is the live bassist, a lot in the same way that Twiggy did a loit of the guitar work on "Antichrist Superstar" and "Mechanical Animals", but he still played bass live.
And to the guy that said John 5 didn't do solos in MansoP: That's not true. "Astonishing Panorama of the End Times", "President Dead", and "Para-Noir" all have guitar solos. Although it is true that this album has a much heavier concetration of guitar solos than any other Marilyn Manson album.
And for the record, here's my opinion on the records:
ACSS = HW > MA = EMDM > GAOG = POAAF
"Are You The Rabbit?" and "Evidence are easily the two best songs on EMDM.
Actually, to the best of my knowledge, he is the live bassist, a lot in the same way that Twiggy did a loit of the guitar work on "Antichrist Superstar" and "Mechanical Animals", but he still played bass live.
No Tim Skold has become the live guitarist. Rob Holliday is the new live bass player.
In regard to Manson solos, I know often pogo would play them on the keytar while John 5/Berkowitz/Zum would play rhythum (an obvious exception to this is Astonighing Panorama, John 5 did play the solo live in that song). I hope Tim Skold DOES play these solos live. What I think would make Marilyn Manson the perfect band would be to go to a 2-guitar arrangement (similar to Rammstein). These days Marilyn Manson is almost like NiN in terms of band members so he could just recruit another guitarist ad-hoc quite possibly.
Actually, to the best of my knowledge, he is the live bassist, a lot in the same way that Twiggy did a loit of the guitar work on "Antichrist Superstar" and "Mechanical Animals", but he still played bass live.
No Tim Skold has become the live guitarist. Rob Holliday is the new live bass player.
In regard to Manson solos, I know often pogo would play them on the keytar while John 5/Berkowitz/Zum would play rhythum (an obvious exception to this is Astonighing Panorama, John 5 did play the solo live in that song). I hope Tim Skold DOES play these solos live. What I think would make Marilyn Manson the perfect band would be to go to a 2-guitar arrangement (similar to Rammstein). These days Marilyn Manson is almost like NiN in terms of band members so he could just recruit another guitarist ad-hoc quite possibly.
nah manson doesnt need two guitarists. 1 is enough for any band. u dont need two guitarists for a band esp for manson. i like the way everything goes together in manson. i hate bands where ppl act like its all about guitar.
I was a longtime Manson fan and I purchased this album, expecting a Marilyn Manson sound - whether that be the early raw stuff, or more than likely I thought (Hoped) a return to the Antichrist Superstar or Mechanical Animals sound but what did I get? It sounds like Bon Jovi without the heavy guitars or good lyrics, hell without a good song.
It is dark, another word to use would be boring.
Sad, very sad Manson, the album sucks. Beg Twiggy and Trent to help you with the album next time as especially the music direction, whoever was responsible was just terrible.
I'm sorry to say it, but the best thing on the album was the trance remix for Heart Shaped Glasses and coming from a rock fan, that surely isn't a good thing.
It really ticks me off when people complain new things don't sound like old things. Do you really think Manson is gonna just rework an old album? No! He's gonna push his own boundaries and do someting new and different. If you wanna listen to Holywood or Antichrist again go listen to it, don't expect a new album to sound like an old one.
err... uhhh.... what am i trying to say... lemme see... ahhh... oh yeah, FUCK MANSON!
If you have nothing intelligent to say, then just keep quite.
mmanson wrote:
nah manson doesnt need two guitarists. 1 is enough for any band. u dont need two guitarists for a band esp for manson. i like the way everything goes together in manson. i hate bands where ppl act like its all about guitar.
I agree, one guitar is enough for any good band, in fact a lot of good bands have only one guitarist. And many that have two guitarists create songs that are filled with five minute solos and etc. A lot of the time anyway, and it becomes repetitive.
Especially for Manson, since his Music is orientated around lyrics and being Catchy, whether It is a good riff or a bad one, if its Catchy, its Manson.
The lyrics, Manson has a certain style no one can re-create. He certainly is amazing in my view.
I love this album, i cannot say it is better or worse than any other Manson Album because they are all different, and in my view, all brilliant.
He will NEVER let us fans down.
nah manson doesnt need two guitarists. 1 is enough for any band. u dont need two guitarists for a band esp for manson. i like the way everything goes together in manson. i hate bands where ppl act like its all about guitar.
I agree, one guitar is enough for any good band, in fact a lot of good bands have only one guitarist. And many that have two guitarists create songs that are filled with five minute solos and etc. A lot of the time anyway, and it becomes repetitive.
So you guys would hate the new GnR then...a 3 guitarist band! Haha
EmancipatedSoul wrote:
The lyrics, Manson has a certain style no one can re-create. He certainly is amazing in my view.
I love this album, i cannot say it is better or worse than any other Manson Album because they are all different, and in my view, all brilliant.
He will NEVER let us fans down.
slayerkills :
err... uhhh.... what am i trying to say... lemme see... ahhh... oh yeah, FUCK MANSON!
That is disgraceful. You should respect everybodies point of view on music, and respect it. I dont listen to opera, but i respect the people who do and i dont bash on their music. Furthermore, we arent talking about manson himself. We are here reviewing an album, yes its by manson, but we are reviewing his album, not him. So if you dont have anything to say about the album IN RESPECT to everyones point of view. Thats all i have to say about that.
Now in review of this album. I have one word. Bingo. I love all of manson's work. This album reveals a side of manson that hadnt been exposed before in any of his albums. You cant say "Oh i hate this, its so different than n e thing hes ever done before." Yes, the way he presents this album is different. But as soon as you hear it, the first thing you think is "Hell yeah. Thats Manson." He maintains a presence in his albums that reamins the same throughout all of them, yet changing the way he presents his albums each time. If an artist decided to make every album he put out exactly the same, it would get boring.
In conclusion, well done manson, another well written album.
hey, ur not alone, his new stuff SUX. its too.....emo-y and whiny. he needs 2 do wut he did 2 make all the music from 1989-1999 good, his early stuff is the best. but thts only my opinion on how new music sux, kinda like KoRn's new stuff sux.....
To add to all this...recently I met a girl that I fell for very quickly. It was the happiest time of my life. Thing is there were factors that would make it not work, and I had to end it (which was among the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make). I was crushed and so was she, and I had never felt so bad. A week later we spoke, smoothed things out and later she tried to take her own life (for a number of reasons). Needless to say the whole experience was an emotional rollercoaster.
I did not completely understand this album until I went through all of that. All you young people knocking this album probably haven't experienced a true relationship yet.
THIS ALBUM'S HIS MASTERPIECE!THESE SONGS ARE BEAUTIFUL!THESE SONGS ARE VERY DEEP,AND VERY PASSIONATE!THESE SONGS ARE "NOW" BUT THEY ALSO GO BACK IN TIME IN A CERTAIN ERA.IF YOU RELAX AND LISTEN TO IT-YOU'LL SEE WHAT I MEAN.I HAVE ALL HIS MAIN ALBUMS,AND I HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS IS HIS BEST ONE-AND MY FAVORITE ONE.ALOT OF HIS SONGS ON THIS ALBUM TOUCHED MY SOUL VERY STRONGLY.THE INSTRUMENTS,THE MELODIES,HIS WORDS,AND THE TONES OF HIS VOICE HE USES IN HIS SONGS-YOU YOURSELF CAN FEEL HIS DIFFERENT EMOTIONS THAT HE'S FEELING.MY 3 FAVORITE SONGS ARE:1)YOU AND ME AND THE DEVIL MAKES 3.IT'S HYPNOTIC,AND IT'S THE WAY THINGS ARE.2)EVIDENCE.IT'S RITUALISTIC WITH THE RELATIONSHIP BASED ON SEX ONLY.3)IF I WAS YOUR VAMPIRE.IT'S A DEEP,AND OBSESSIVE SINCERE LOVE STORY THAT WILL NEVER END-NOT EVEN IN DEATH.EVEN IN DEATH THEY'RE KEEPING EACH OTHER ALIVE.DEFINITELY GET THIS ALBUM!YOU'LL BE MISSING OUT ON SOMETHING SPECIAL IF YOU DON'T!MANSON TRULY IS A SPECIAL PERSON,AND HE REALLY SHOULD BE APPRECIATED!
this album is just love metal.putting holes in happines and heart shapped glasses are the only good songs on the album.putting holes is basicaly just tim skold trying to be cool.
my chemical romance rule and he should stop being so against them he is a really arrogant guy
I'm a fan of my chem, but I personally don't give a shit that he's against them. It's the music that matters.
I just bought Eat Me, Drink Me and I love it. I saw Manson live on the 13th of this month and it was fantastic; lights, projections, smoke machines, lots of energy and the music was amazing.
Finally Manson got rid of the synths. Now everybody gets to hear what he really sounds like with real music and without all the cheap computer effects. And I enjoyed the album to the fullest. Great CD. I like his new style. Very original and its still manson.
No two Marilyn Manson albums sound alike, if you haven't noticed. They're all very different. It would be extremely unlike Marilyn Manson to not "redefine" their sound.
I really like this album, might be because I'm not the biggest fan, but it has a real nice depressed sound, wich I dig in music. Most of the times I like albums that differ from the bands main style more than other albums by that artist.
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I think his new album is great but its taken a different direction to all his previous albums I agree that that the lack of syth has hurt this album a bit. When i first listened to it I was like OMG WHAT SHITE! then it grew on me...