8 Times Marilyn Manson Proved The World Wrong
1. He Returned To Form
Though entirely subject to opinion, critical consensus in recent years has been that Manson has lost his way. Much of the shock element of his music has naturally faded, replaced by more culturally relevant performers (such is the nature of fame). This prolonged confusion over Manson's position in the music scene appeared to seep into the music itself, for a while it seemed that Manson was attempting to recreate the magic of the past, a magic that simply didn't hold the same weight as it once did.
Recently, however, Manson has reclaimed critical acclaim. Though not relevant to the many who continued to love his music regardless, the release of The Pale Emperor once again turned the heads of critics and disillusioned fans alike. By jettisoning attempts to shock and focusing primarily on song-writing, Manson has been praised as writing some of his grittiest, darkest songs in well over a decade. The man is truly back on form, showing the world that he was never just about shock in the first place.