CD $36.08

Salvation and Devotion is a swollen, two-disc tribute to the Alice Cooper of the 1990s, Marilyn Manson. Over 24 songs, unknowns, relative unknowns, and one genuine pop artifact (1980s new wavers Berlin, who inexplicably cover Manson's "Dope Show") contribute mostly grating, occasionally inventive versions of tracks like "Cake and Sodomy," "Beautiful People," and "Antichrist Superstar," which appears twice. The sprawling affair is likely meant for die-hard fans, but seems like ...   [ read more ]

CD $21.83

Many of the Vitamin label's string tributes are successful because of the strong melodies inherent in the work of a particular artist. The String Quartet Tribute to Marilyn Manson functions on a much more primal level. After the melodramatic growl and more shocking visual elements of Manson's music are stripped away, what remains is a devotion to showmanship in an almost classical sense. Parlor entertainment, minstrel shows, vaudeville, Bela Lugosi -- these are the elements of {$Manson...   [ read more ]

CD $16.13