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Title: In the shadow of the other albums...
Review: Holy Wood is definitely a much weaker album than its two predecessors, Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals. It's derivative of previous albums, and adds nothing in terms of advancing the band musically. Sure, it's fine if you're an obsessive fan with no sense of anything but Manson, but if you're looking for something with edge, look elsewhere.Lyrically, the album is mediocre. Sure, it's a given that Manson has little to offer lyrically other than hacking out basic rebellion memes, but at least the previous two albums had highlights. This album is aimed squarely at the teen market, and unashamedly so.Holy Wood is an album which exemplifies mediocrity. This is a clear indication that Marilyn Manson is following the tired path of churning units for the label.
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