Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God (Chapter 1) Full Album REACTION!

[@mikeygaunt2693]

One Assassination Under God 3:09 No funeral without applause 9:05 Nod if you understand 13:11 As sick as the secret within 17:41 Sacrilegious 20:51 Death is not a costume 24:32 Meet me in purgatory 29:49 Raise the red flag 36:22 Sacrifice of the Mass 38:07

[@AlanBaltimoreBirds]

🖤🙏🤘

[@timryckmanii8282]

Album is awesome. Listened over and over and did something I havent done in a long time which is going to a store on release day and buying a copy. Got the Target exclusive vinyl. I felt the same about Death is Not A Costume when I heard the Chorus. Its so fucking good.

[@sergiublaj6884]

It deserve best rock album of the year , it's so good

[@incendiaryAMCN]

But the year is almost over!

[@AlanBaltimoreBirds]

Legit only holding my breath for best rock album of the year to see if Korn sneaks their 15th out before 2025.

[@FedeCorino]

Ese puesto es para The Cure

[@IblissStyx]

Yeah, sorry. The Cure gets rock album of the year. Songs of a Lost World is something special. It could be the album of the year from all genres.

[@Bigbigvoodoo]

I loved this album. Totally has the emotion of Holywood but with his more modern style. I'm also really happy with how clean/crisp it all sounds. Way more focused than has last few albums were when he was supposedly struggling with his addictions. Can't wait for the 2nd part of the album because he really put his heart & soul into making such a good comeback album. I especially love the title track the lyrics feel so personal for him with everything he's been through I love it.

[@Rosstifer25]

This is definitely the best album he’s put out in years and I say that who someone who loves all of his albums, just incredible. Also had a great time listening to you review it as you went, it was fun!

[@GeneralCba]

The production is unbelievable tbh. The tone it creates, alongside the prime-manson lyrics honestly blew my mind. I'll never forget the feeling of listening to OAUG as soon as it released at midnight. Part 1 too!

[@jeffemery7821]

I couldn't agree more! This is his best album since Hollywood in my opinion. It may be short, but less is more in this case...you can hear the work put into every single song with no filler! This has all the elements of his discography but never feels like hes chasing it. 9 out of 10 for me. Love your channel 😊 keep it up man

[@leannsanders1842]

I can't wait for part 2!

[@Theinfamouskira]

Haha, I subbed for the From Zero stuff, and lo and behold, we're both Manson fans, too. Great minds.

[@SixSixSatan]

Finally, a great reaction video by an actual fan who can cite all the references. Thank you! Love the album.

[@JL10196]

For me, it sounds like Holywood, mix with Mechanical Animals Mix with Antichrist Superstar….im happy I brought this on vinyl.

[@artofnikolettafarkas]

I completely agree!🤘

[@JamesGames101]

I think Sacrifice of the Mass is one of the saddest songs Manson has ever done. Strips away the metaphors and just gives a very real insight to how Manson feels, but in a more fleshed out way than what he tried to do with High end of Low or We are Chaos

[@tuerklinke9370]

Next to Running to the edge of the World?

[@AlanBaltimoreBirds]

Everything he nailed on the older albums and needed on the latter albums is all here. Emotion, metaphor, real, callousness WITH vulnerability. We’re so fucking lucky to have Manson. His lyrics, vocals, and the instrumentals are legit his best in some time. 🖤🖤🖤

[@GeneralCba]

It's so so so good. OAUG is the best song ive heard in a long long time and what a fucking opener. Manson at his best. I like your actually reacting for first time too.

[@kelliegant867]

I e listened to this album all day. Just love him

[@medzha]

Great video! I think Death Is Not A Costume is one of those songs that fits in that tiny little niche set of songs he has that have the very obvious processed drumkits and always some of the deepest lyrics. This album has been just a delight.

[@medzha]

also do you hear just the amount of reference in sounds to old projects? That last song has notes straight out of Golden Age's title track. I think Manson may have went back and listened again.

[@BabyBatPlays]

He definitely went back and listened, that's awesome!

[@fakelxve6167]

I really feel identify with your story, cause I star to get in to metal music for Marilyn Manson, BMTH and BFMV, but Manson was the first artist who made me listen a full album for the first time, and my uncle give me his Manson CDs for get in to the discography, then I get obsessed like with none other artists, I think that born villain it's pretty underated, and this new album it's just gorgeous

[@BabyBatPlays]

That's awesome :) and Born Villain is super underrated!

[@jglumi]

Amazing album, probably my AOTY

[@karenbuckley5842]

The entire album is amazing and thx for editing in that Death is not a Costume has major Children of Cain vibes since that's 1 of my all time favorites! I feel like this album will definitely be in my top 5! Manson and Bates have been working together for a good 10 years now. Pale Emperor will be 10 years old in January which is tripping me out....anyways great reaction

[@IblissStyx]

Nod If You Understand is top five Manson songs EVER.

[@emericlieunard6818]

Same for me !

[@Ikgeloofhetniet]

I like it but not one of my favorites.

[@billjames47]

Yeah, I got a Little Horn vibe from that song.

[@prusrevival6258]

Agreed best song of the album for sure reminds be of old Manson

[@emericlieunard6818]

15:40 the repetitions of the word "shame" remind me of the fight song from Holy wood where we used to hear the same repetions but with the word "fight". The fight song is by far my favorite Manson songs and Nod if you understand seems to be a real tribute of that song indeed but also a reall love letter of Holy wood (my favorite album of this artist) One Assassination Under God is already a classic and a true masterpiece. Don't get me wrong, it's one of the best come back in history.

[@_TheManInBlack_]

been a huge fan since i was 13. i will say this album is in my top 3 by him for sure. it’s awesome seeing him sober and thriving he’s KILLING it. saw him live a few months ago and i felt like i was put in a time capsule. this is definitely the greatest comeback in music history imo

[@jimyounger9490]

Lovin’ it. Getting better with each listen to an intense level. This one will age like fine wine. Great , great album.

[@Morileth]

Such an amaziiiing comeback, love this album from cover to cover, cant wait for Chapter 2 (if there is one :) The band sounds fantastic and Manson found himself again both look and sounds amazing!

[@hi5_centipedes874]

This album is a masterpiece! I've had it on repeat for two days straight.

[@TifaAnnTheEmpressJourney]

I love this album & it is growing on me more and more

[@quickflash2studios232]

23:16 The videoclip syncs perfectly with the song lol

[@AlanBaltimoreBirds]

Lmao Manson’s that damn good 😂

[@retroact1ve]

Enjoyable video brother. It's awesome to see someone else enjoying this album as much as I do. The opening song is perfect, the ending is amazing and fitting. I can't say enough good things about it. You can tell the effort that went into making it, and the seriousness of his approach to it. You can also tell he's trying to come to grips with his own mortality and has a better understanding of himself. Great job on your video.

[@TheNraveles]

Sacrifice of the Mass. I was listening to this album with my mom (another lifelong fan) and we both basically just had our head in our hands and goin the biggest sign afterwards because it was HEAVY.

[@lonewolf1843]

Front Towards Enemy fits nicely after Raise the Red Flag.

[@denouncedmusic]

I totally agree with this. One more banger would have made this 10/10 for me.

[@sammitchell3657]

Huge mistake by him not including it on the album ​@@denouncedmusic

[@BabyBatPlays]

1000%

[@cheesesliceyo]

This entire album has made my whole year so much better, Been a fan of Manson since 2009, So glad to see him back

[@leon_derprofi9762]

This album mesmerized me. My entry in his music was Pale Emperor, then I took a deep dive into his discography nearly 10! years ago. I love every album, even the weaker ones. HEOL gets too much hate imo. But THIS is probably one of his best work. OAUG is such an epic banger, Meet me in Purgatory is my favorite, this chorus is so good and catchy, just like Flowers of Evil. I hope, there will be a Chapter 2 soon.

[@masonicabyss1237]

Review Marilyn Manson’s ‘One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1’ is a fantastic, well written thought-out paced album. It was a wise move to bring back Tyler Bates to the writing team and pick up where they left off in 2017 with ‘Heaven Upside Down’. This is a great evolution of that winning formula, only this time Manson is sober, focused and performing better than he has since the early 2000's. No more wayward, unmeasured, sloppy screeching, just pure clarity with sharp poignant laser focused vocal performances encompassing his full arsenal. The story, emotion, and most importantly the atmosphere, makes for a strong and compelling listen. Bookended with strongly theatrical opening and closing tracks the album goes through many gears and influences. The opening track ‘One Assassination Under God’ is a classic Manson prelude that slowly opens the door to the slaughter house and pushes you in. Ominous, foreboding, theatrical, dangerous and intense, a nightmare is coming as screams of ‘Assassination’ pierce your ears! There is a torrent of blood covering the walls. A conceptual retelling of the assassination of JFK, mirroring his own metaphorical murder in recent years, welcomes you to Manson’s death circus. ***The music video was released for this track as I was writing*** ‘No Funeral Without Applause’ is a song that quickly moves from an autopsy to the operating table. It paints a picture of death by a thousand cancel culture cuts, both from his detractors and those that were self-inflicted. His death was televised as many stood up and applauded regardless of fact or fiction. His wife, close friends and fans have reached out and pulled him from the hole inside himself to reanimate and resurrect his corpse. ‘Nod If You Understand’ is pure unadulterated pain with Manson stating this is what he was designed for, to speak that language so others may find solace in his expressions. The title is a clever turn of phrase that is twofold: it encourages the audience to headbang along to the track as every Mansonite will, but also to state you understand the need for safe expression of extreme negativity through a healthy medium. With strong over tones of ‘Angel with the Scabbed Wings’ and well-proportioned hints of ‘Cake and Sodomy’ and’ I Want To Disappear’, the song becomes a ferocious cauldron of hate, anger and chaos peaking with the lyric “Look at yourself for someone to blame, You're the only one who should be ashamed”, as the mirrors are held up towards the cause of the problems at large. ‘As Sick As The Secrets Within’ was the first single that was a cleverly measured resurrection of a career, that for all intense and purposes could have been dead and buried in the age of trial by social media. A tasteful and intelligent lyrical self-assessment reflecting a man on his knees, a slave to drugs and prisoner of the accusations that had silenced one of the best lyricists of our time. Manson as ever uses his gift for the written word to rebuild, rise above and be the best version of himself. His intellect has always attracted me to him. The lyric; “A reason for me, for me to get by, Became a need, a need to get high, Then into a life that was no life at all, No life at all”, brings a tear to my eye and joy to my heart. The way he sits in the bath and expresses to the camera in the music video, squeezes my heart and lungs, forcing them to breathe deeper to control the devil of addiction. ‘Sacrilegious’ is a track that I have wanted to hear since the Mechanical Animals era finished in late 1999. The glossy Glam Goth Rock is the wave of euphoria my brain craves on a regular basis. The warm fuzzy bass and synth combinations accompanied with melodic earworms have had this track on repeat regularly since its arrival. The playful and mischievous lyrics, “Are you here for the resurrection? How deep did you dig my grave? Cancel your subscription, You're the one who needs to be saved”, give me such a kick. The subversion from metaphorical funeral to comeback parade whilst celebrating his new band mates is perfect and so much fun to see in the music video. A channelling of peak Nine Inch Nails through ‘Death Is Not A Costume’ whilst also revisiting a blend of 2009 - 2015 Manson was an interesting and smart choice that pays off. Doing this now without all the drugs, blockage, no sense of direction and confusion, and instead with a real clarity is most welcome. The track lyrically feels like a real desire to evolve from his previous musical incarnations and association with a soft-spoken desire to be accepted for those changes moving forward. Paying homage to old school 80’s Goth by laying down those classic beats and vibes through ‘Meet Me In Purgatory’, feels like a real effort to hypnotically persuade the fans to rally behind him. He ask us to pick a side after all the recent, as of now, unproven allegations. Now more than ever he needs the fans. Which flag will you hold up when you assess the man, red or white? ‘Raise The Red Flag’ is the second single from the album and comes across as a direct act of musical retaliation against his recent accusers. They lyric “It's time to beat up the bullies and wash the bullseye off my back, My red flag is your white one soaked in blood”, says to me that the red flags they created when demonising Manson, are their victim white flags of surrender soaked in the blood of the lies and damage they created. His menacing stares into the camera show you how angry he is about the last 4 years. Whatever happens next legally, the man sure looks confident. Personally, I would have included the bonus track from the ‘Raise The Red Flag’ single ‘Front Toward Enemy’ on the album and placed it in 9th position of the would be 10 here. But I understand why Manson wants to reward those that support him with exclusive bonus content limited to only 3000 copies. Still though the track, if you’ve managed to hear it, would have fit perfectly here with its wickedly aggressive blend of Antichrist Superstar and The Golden Age of Grotesque. The phrase ‘Front Toward Enemy’ can be found on the front of a claymore mine. The intention of the track could not be any clearer. ‘Sacrifice of The Mass’ is a wonderful lowering of the coffin as it descends into the cremation process. Is Manson about to burn everything that he once was to make a clean break and head to a new life? Is this an admission of guilt or act of repentance for anything he feels he’s done wrong to the people he’s hurt by creating Marilyn Manson and losing Brian Warner in the process? Whatever this track is, somehow it feels closer to Brain Warner than we’ve ever gotten, but then the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist….. and chapter 2 is yet to come. Overall, Manson and Bates draw mainly on a perfect blend of Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals and Holywood as they remind us all of why Manson has achieved so much success and notoriety through the years with his attention to detail and lyrical layering that you just love to peel away and examine over and over and over again. 9/10 #marilynmanson #review #newmusic #goth #rock #metal #industrial #masonicabyss #serotonin

[@hurricane_valence]

A freaking love this album. I was so excited. Saw him live on his tourin August. He was so amazing. Anyways, love this album. It's his best since Hollywood even though I love all of his albums. This one is just astounding to me and just so different. Thanks for the review dope video. I know he said in the video. Hope nobody talks about autotune in the comments. But I'm a musician, singer-songwriter myself. And autotune is a tool and I like to use it for the effects. It's only idiots who say that auto. Tune is used for people who can't sing. Everyone uses autotune, and it can be coolwhen you use it for effects. Hope this makes sense. I had to use voice to text because I'm f****** old.😅

[@JW-vi2nh]

I'm letting myself hope that the parts of the OAUG video that show him attending a birthday party are alluding to Chapter 2 being released on his birthday. Part 1 was released on JFK's death day, the title track's video shows a birthday party... adds up to me. I'll keep dreaming! My favorite songs are Sacrilegious, Death is Not a Costume and Meet Me in Purgatory.

[@mrmassacre3366]

The explosions in vocals in nod if you understand are very portrait

[@-FOREVER]

Thank you for your review of the new album MM 🖤

[@sammitchell3657]

15:31 yep. That was my reaction too. One of the strongest songs hes released in years.

[@colddarkness1798]

OAUG chapter 1 is now the only album I will play! This album is ahead of all the albums he did. Idc!

[@DogmaticIntent]

this album was so great sacrifice hit me so hard left a somber like end but almost like cliffhanger too like its a nice little end of a chapter but it leaves you wondering what is to come after that, and i for sure think nod if you understand has some portrait get your gunn kinda feel to it

[@wingedassassin9999]

This is easily his best album in 20 years. He got his life together, and its evident in his work. Im a huge marilyn manson fan, but starting with eat me drink me, i wasnt really impressed with his albums anymore. They pretty much had 1 maybe 2 bangers, and the rest was...okay...at best. But this? This is a return to form man.

[@scottlee1024]

I'll still be listening to Chapter 1 when Chapter 2 comes out....soon? 😎🤘🔥❤️ I heard somewhere that it's already finished!

[@aliyahburnette8018]

The guitar tones in the second song it reminds me of lady Gaga lovegame robot or mars remix he had collaborated with lady Gaga lovegame chew fu remix and he’s on her remix album.

[@annnkk3938]

Nod if you understand is get your gunn hehe.

[@annnkk3938]

I think its pieces of every album he has done througout all the songs of this new album with new stuff (Loved the dark wave reference).

[@hellawesomoff]

I really love this album

[@Klassen223]

Your right in saying this album sounds alot like Holy Wood, both lyrically and musically. Another fun fact: Each of his albums have a different logo, or font used for the "Marilyn Mason" logo on the front cover. However this new album uses the same logo/font as Holy Wood. I definitely think there's a connection between albums forsure.

[@GeorgePontikakis]

Sacrifice of the Mass is the only Manson song to get me as emotional as The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death. Incredible album overall with relistens only making me appreciate it more. So excited for chapter 2

[@adalyalorelei6426]

This album is chefs kiss 💋💋💋💋

[@karenbuckley5842]

& I typed this before Sacrifice of the Mass...💔that song broke me....

[@Rosstifer25]

I’d genuinely take a live show where he just plays this album from start to finish

[@tuerklinke9370]

He always says he gets death threats and they will come to kill him!!!!?

[@plague877]

No Funeral particularly the chorus is tapping into that window after Portrait, leading up to Antichrist. The sounds in the chorus, the vocal with the disonant guitar is very Sweet Dreams, a bit Tourniquet. The whole album pretty much has strong links with Antichrist though, but with a more modern Goth polish and sophistication on it. I do not get the auto tune accusations - that must be from people who don’t understand recording, they are effects just like with any other instrument to achieve a certain vibe. Echo, Chorus etc. Manson has always had this stuff on. I’m pretty sure it’s only 9 tracks because from Manson’ POV it’s a double album. When part 2 comes out, 18 tracks maybe really.

[@Lancom9]

Death is not a Costume reminds me The Great Big White World on chorus

[@prettyreaperinc.7539]

I love how bass guitar sound in this album. This album is one of the best Manson ever did

[@cultofdrones]

Great Manson record, Death is not a Costume is a banger along with As Sick as the Secrets Within and OAUG. I can't wait for the other half "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 is the first half of my story. These songs were conjured from purgatory, and are as raw as a row of broken teeth that slightly resemble a smile. My art is what I live for." This album means to me exactly what I choose it to mean. I hope when you listen it is the same for you."

[@matt-oo6fu]

you and me both brother. completely obsessed, but I haven't read his book because I've heard it was ghostwritten with a bunch of made-up bullshit added in. I'm glad you got to see him on this tour too!!! The crazy thing about this album is that like... It didn't blow my tits clean off. It just felt RIGHT. It felt like it's always been there, just classic Manson. And I don't mean that like I was disappointed or underwhelmed, I mean it's absolutely perfect.

[@danielalazar7552]

Well...for the moment my favourites are: 1: Death Is Not A Costume 2: Sacrifice Of The Mass 3: One Assassination Under God But I really love the whole album 😍

[@cosetterolfes4100]

“It’s probably Jesus, he can F off” 🤣🤣 love it

[@aliyahburnette8018]

Also Three days Grace dropped a new song and Adam is back in Three days grace matt Wallace is still in the band.

[@BabyBatPlays]

I'll have a video up for it tomorrow :)

[@nxchxsm6136]

I LOVE THIS ALBUM!! M

[@aliyahburnette8018]

The third song reminds me of muse meets newer thornhill I could be wrong.

[@decocastro_]

Seems me like the way that Eat Me Drink Me album should be

[@ZackMorris1015]

EMDM is great as it is.

[@BabyBatPlays]

I love EMDM and wouldn't change it but I get what you're saying!

[@decocastro_]

@@BabyBatPlaysthanx! Not hate. I love EMDM. But after all those shit about last years, we are seeing the trully “Phoenix” ❤

[@hutcheternal]

"nod if you understand" is the closest thing to spooky kids we've gotten since portrait.

[@BurningBeard414]

The way hes managed to blend all eras of his career into one cohesive work is incredible. It seems like Manson always produces his best work when the world is against him.

[@Slade_The_Deathstroke]

Best song: One Assassination Under God My favorite song: Death is Not a Costume

[@helm_108]

Yeah ‘s’alright… last song was real good. Still on Team Stops At Mechanical Animals

[@fenixav43]

Death is not a costume. Wow

[@saschahein6332]

The only weak song of the album is No funeral without applause in my opinion. I think it deserved a more explosive refrain after the very cool build up. The other songs are amazing, with One assassination under god being my personal favorite!

[@wadegarrett2376]

i'd give this album a "B". a MONSTER improvement over We Are Chaos

[@lunarlad8075]

was vibing with the video until you randomly told Jesus to F off? was that really necessary?

[@BurningBeard414]

Don't worry. I'm sure Jesus will forgive him. 😂

[@cosmicangellgrrll]

Am I the only one who got bored of this dude in the 2000's? And the lyrics are getting worse somehow

[@ElHombretheman]

What’s your fav band?

[@jorgealvarezsinprecedentes]

If you think the lyrics are bad on this album there's definitely something wrong with you.

[@BabyBatPlays]

The Pale Emperor's lyrics are incredible, some of his best imo

[@cosmicangellgrrll]

@@ElHombretheman I listen to post-rock, punk, powerviolence, noise-rock, grindcore and Southern-gothic mainly. I like diverse genres, not one note kinda things. Repetition and a lack of variety just gets to me

[@cosmicangellgrrll]

@BabyBatPlays I genuinely do like Holywood, I thought that was a great album, and Mechanical Animals is my personal favorite. Maybe dudes brain got fried with all the coke he snorted or something after the 90's