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| Recorded = August 1993–February 26, 2007 in various locations | | Recorded = August 1993–February 26, 2007 in various locations | ||
| Genre = Alternative metal, heavy metal | | Genre = Alternative metal, heavy metal | ||
| − | | Format = | + | | Format = Compact disc |
| Length = 107:24 | | Length = 107:24 | ||
| Label = Star Mark Compilations | | Label = Star Mark Compilations | ||
| Producer = [[Marilyn Manson]], [[Tim Skold]], Ben Grosse, Michael Beinhorn, Dave Sardy, Dave Ogilvie, [[Sean Beavan]] | | Producer = [[Marilyn Manson]], [[Tim Skold]], Ben Grosse, Michael Beinhorn, Dave Sardy, Dave Ogilvie, [[Sean Beavan]] | ||
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| Reviews = | | Reviews = | ||
| Last album = ''[[Eat Me, Drink Me: Live & Acoustic]]''<br>(2007) | | Last album = ''[[Eat Me, Drink Me: Live & Acoustic]]''<br>(2007) | ||
| This album = '''''Greatest Hits'''''<br>(2007) | | This album = '''''Greatest Hits'''''<br>(2007) | ||
| − | | Next album = | + | | Next album = |
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| − | == Track listing == | + | '''''Greatest Hits''''' is a best of bootleg by [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]], released in 2007 by Star Mark Compilations. The bootleg consists mainly of highlighting tracks from the band's studio albums, but also contains songs featured on various film soundtracks. The back cover of ''Greatest Hits'' includes the [[Interscope Records]] logo and a copyright to the label, despite Interscope not being involved with this unofficial release in any way. |
| − | === Disc 1 === | + | |
| + | ==Track listing== | ||
| + | ===Disc 1=== | ||
# "[[Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides the Hand)]]" – 5:05 | # "[[Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides the Hand)]]" – 5:05 | ||
# "[[mOBSCENE]]" – 3:26 | # "[[mOBSCENE]]" – 3:26 | ||
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# "[[Coma White]]" – 5:38 | # "[[Coma White]]" – 5:38 | ||
| − | === Disc 2 === | + | ===Disc 2=== |
# "[[Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag]]" – 4:10 | # "[[Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag]]" – 4:10 | ||
# "[[The Death Song]]" – 3:29 | # "[[The Death Song]]" – 3:29 | ||
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# "[[Antichrist Superstar (song)|Antichrist Superstar]]" – 5:13 | # "[[Antichrist Superstar (song)|Antichrist Superstar]]" – 5:13 | ||
# "[[Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes]]" – 3:59 | # "[[Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes]]" – 3:59 | ||
| − | # "[[Long Hard Road | + | # "[[Long Hard Road out of Hell]]" – 4:20 |
| − | == Album credits == | + | ==Album credits== |
<small>Love him or hate him, the self-proclaimed "Antichrist Superstar," [[Marilyn Manson]], was indisputably among the most notorious and controversial<br> | <small>Love him or hate him, the self-proclaimed "Antichrist Superstar," [[Marilyn Manson]], was indisputably among the most notorious and controversial<br> | ||
| − | entertainers of the 1990s. Celebrated by supporters as a crusader for free speech and denounced by detractors as little more than a poor man's | + | entertainers of the 1990s. Celebrated by supporters as a crusader for free speech and denounced by detractors as little more than a poor man's Alice<br> |
| − | Cooper | + | Cooper, Manson was the latest in a long line of shock rockers, rising to the top of the charts on a platform of sex, drugs, and Satanism. Though widely<br> |
dismissed by critics, his brand of metal nevertheless struck a major chord with the youth market – on the strength of a masterfully orchestrated<br> | dismissed by critics, his brand of metal nevertheless struck a major chord with the youth market – on the strength of a masterfully orchestrated<br> | ||
marketing campaign, he became a mainstream anti-hero, much to the chagrin of conservative politicians and concerned parents. Manson was born<br> | marketing campaign, he became a mainstream anti-hero, much to the chagrin of conservative politicians and concerned parents. Manson was born<br> | ||
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the name Marilyn Manson. | the name Marilyn Manson. | ||
| − | With the addition of bassist [[Gidget Gein]] and keyboardist [[ | + | With the addition of bassist [[Gidget Gein]] and keyboardist [[Madonna Wayne Gacy|Madonna Wayne-Gacy]], the group – originally dubbed [[Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids]] –<br> |
began self-releasing cassettes and playing gigs, their gothic stage show notable for Manson's elaborate makeup and homemade special effects.<br> | began self-releasing cassettes and playing gigs, their gothic stage show notable for Manson's elaborate makeup and homemade special effects.<br> | ||
Jettisoning their drum machine in favor of one [[Sara Lee Lucas]], the band's sound began taking on a harder edge, and by 1992 they were among the<br> | Jettisoning their drum machine in favor of one [[Sara Lee Lucas]], the band's sound began taking on a harder edge, and by 1992 they were among the<br> | ||
| − | most popular acts in the south Florida area. In 1993, [[Nine Inch Nails]]' [[Trent Reznor]] came calling, offering both a contract with his [[Nothing Records]]<br> | + | most popular acts in the south Florida area. In 1993, [[Related bands and artists#Nine Inch Nails|Nine Inch Nails]]' [[Trent Reznor]] came calling, offering both a contract with his [[Nothing Records]]<br> |
| − | label as well as the chance to [[Self Destruct|open for NIN]] the following spring; Manson accepted both offers, and the group's debut LP, [[Portrait of an American Family|Portrait of an American<br> | + | label as well as the chance to [[Support for Nine Inch Nails' Self Destruct Tour|open for NIN]] the following spring; Manson accepted both offers, and the group's debut LP, [[Portrait of an American Family (album)|Portrait of an American<br> |
Family]], appeared during the summer of 1994. With new bassist [[Twiggy Ramirez]] replacing Gein, the group's notoriety began to soar. Most infamously,<br> | Family]], appeared during the summer of 1994. With new bassist [[Twiggy Ramirez]] replacing Gein, the group's notoriety began to soar. Most infamously,<br> | ||
during an appearance in Salt Lake City, Manson ripped apart a copy of the Book of Mormon while on-stage. The Church of Satan's founder, [[Anton LaVey|Anton<br> | during an appearance in Salt Lake City, Manson ripped apart a copy of the Book of Mormon while on-stage. The Church of Satan's founder, [[Anton LaVey|Anton<br> | ||
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While some onlookers dismissed Manson's behavior as crass audience manipulation, his cult following – comprised almost entirely of disaffected<br> | While some onlookers dismissed Manson's behavior as crass audience manipulation, his cult following – comprised almost entirely of disaffected<br> | ||
| − | white suburban teens – continued to swell, and with the release of 1995's [[Smells Like Children]] EP the band broke into the mainstream, propelled by<br> | + | white suburban teens – continued to swell, and with the release of 1995's [[Smells Like Children (album)|Smells Like Children]] EP the band broke into the mainstream, propelled by<br> |
their hit cover of the Eurythmics' "[[Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)]]." Berkowitz quit a short time later and was replaced by guitarist [[Zim Zum]]; their<br> | their hit cover of the Eurythmics' "[[Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)]]." Berkowitz quit a short time later and was replaced by guitarist [[Zim Zum]]; their<br> | ||
| − | next LP, 1996's [[Antichrist Superstar]], debuted at the number three spot on the pop album charts. As Manson's popularity grew, so did the furor<br> | + | next LP, 1996's [[Antichrist Superstar (album)|Antichrist Superstar]], debuted at the number three spot on the pop album charts. As Manson's popularity grew, so did the furor<br> |
surrounding him. His concerts were regularly picketed by civic groups, and his music was the subject of widespread attacks from the right-wing and<br> | surrounding him. His concerts were regularly picketed by civic groups, and his music was the subject of widespread attacks from the right-wing and<br> | ||
religious fronts. Again, however, his quick embrace of the media spotlight called into question the true sincerity of his revolutionary aims. With a<br> | religious fronts. Again, however, his quick embrace of the media spotlight called into question the true sincerity of his revolutionary aims. With a<br> | ||
| − | cover story in Rolling Stone and a best-selling autobiography, [[The Long Hard Road Out of Hell]], some onlookers doubted whether Manson had sold<br> | + | cover story in Rolling Stone and a best-selling autobiography, [[The Long Hard Road out of Hell|The Long Hard Road Out of Hell]], some onlookers doubted whether Manson had sold<br> |
| − | his soul to Satan, or just sold his soul, period. The glam-inspired [[Mechanical Animals]] followed in 1998, with the resulting tour yielding the live [[The Last Tour on Earth|Last<br> | + | his soul to Satan, or just sold his soul, period. The glam-inspired [[Mechanical Animals (album)|Mechanical Animals]] followed in 1998, with the resulting tour yielding the live [[The Last Tour on Earth|Last<br> |
Tour on Earth]] a year later. | Tour on Earth]] a year later. | ||
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Manson's version of "[[Tainted Love]]" appear on the Not Another Teen Movie soundtrack while another security guard filed a civil suit alleging Manson<br> | Manson's version of "[[Tainted Love]]" appear on the Not Another Teen Movie soundtrack while another security guard filed a civil suit alleging Manson<br> | ||
had rubbed his pelvis on the guard's head. The July 2001 sexual conduct charges were lowered to a misdemeanor in January 2002 and the civil suit<br> | had rubbed his pelvis on the guard's head. The July 2001 sexual conduct charges were lowered to a misdemeanor in January 2002 and the civil suit<br> | ||
| − | was dropped soon after. May 2003 saw the release of [[The Golden Age of Grotesque]], which spent a week<br> | + | was dropped soon after. May 2003 saw the release of [[The Golden Age of Grotesque (album)|The Golden Age of Grotesque]], which spent a week<br> |
on top of the album charts and ended up on more than a few critics' year-end Top Ten lists. In April 2004<br> | on top of the album charts and ended up on more than a few critics' year-end Top Ten lists. In April 2004<br> | ||
the album [[Lunch Boxes & Choklit Cows]] appeared, credited to Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids – Spooky<br> | the album [[Lunch Boxes & Choklit Cows]] appeared, credited to Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids – Spooky<br> | ||
Kids being the name of Manson's earliest band. Manson fought the release and court-ordered some<br> | Kids being the name of Manson's earliest band. Manson fought the release and court-ordered some<br> | ||
artwork removed that was too close to the art to which the singer owned the copyright. At the end of<br> | artwork removed that was too close to the art to which the singer owned the copyright. At the end of<br> | ||
| − | September the [[Lest We Forget | + | September the [[Lest We Forget (The Best of)|Lest We Forget]] collection was released, covering the highlights of Manson's career and<br> |
including a new cover version of Depeche Mode's "[[Personal Jesus]]." Late in 2005 it was announced that a<br> | including a new cover version of Depeche Mode's "[[Personal Jesus]]." Late in 2005 it was announced that a<br> | ||
| − | new album was nearly finished, but it wasn't until 2007 that [[Eat Me, Drink Me]] would arrive. The album<br> | + | new album was nearly finished, but it wasn't until 2007 that [[Eat Me, Drink Me (album)|Eat Me, Drink Me]] would arrive. The album<br> |
was produced by Manson and [[Tim Skold]] and mixed by longtime associate [[Sean Beavan]].</small> | was produced by Manson and [[Tim Skold]] and mixed by longtime associate [[Sean Beavan]].</small> | ||
| − | == Cover gallery == | + | ==Cover gallery== |
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | Image:GreatestHits.jpg|<center>Front cover | |
| − | + | Image:GreatestHits(Back).jpg|<center>Back cover | |
| − | + | </gallery> | |
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| − | [[Category:Marilyn Manson | + | [[Category:Marilyn Manson Bootlegs]] |
