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- One of Marilyn Manson's biggest inspiration for Mechanical Animals was moving to Hollywood. After Antichrist Superstarcame out, Marilyn Manson and his then–creative partner, bassist and guitarist Twiggy Ramirez, moved to Hollywood, where they marveled at the surreal parade that marched by their apartment.
- With Mechanical Animals, Manson wanted to prove that Trent Reznor hadn't puppet-mastered his vision and success. When Manson started getting recognized, Nine Inch Nails main man Trent Reznor took the young rocker under his wing, signed him to his label Nothing Records and produced Antichrist Superstar.
- The band wrote a lot of songs for the album. Manson may have been coming off the success of Antichrist Superstar, but they never suffered writers block and were never at a loss for words or melodies.
- Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan encouraged Manson to pursue the creative left turn he took with Mechanical Animals. Before Manson chose Beinhorn and Beavan to co-produce Mechanical Animals, he had initially worked on some tracks with the Dust Brothers, and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan visited the studio to check in on their progress.
Billy Corgan involvement. Manson's friend, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, served as an unofficial music consultant for the band. [8] . After playing a few of the early songs for him, Corgan advised that "This is definitely the right direction" but to "go all the way with it. Don't hint at it." [8] .
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For Mechanical Animals, Manson relocated to Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon area and began experimenting with a more glam rock style and look. The musician called upon producer Michael Beinhorn to...
Sep 15, 2019 · But it was Smashing Pumpkins frontman, and Manson’s musical confidante, Billy Corgan, who urged him to fully pursue his new direction. The result was an unexpected shot in the arm. “It kind of...
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic commented "With pal Billy Corgan as an unofficial consultant and Soundgarden producer Michael Beinhorn manning the boards, Manson turns Mechanical Animals into a big, clean rock record [...]
Sep 4, 1998 · It also bears a blade-bright shine that may have been inspired by Manson’s pal Billy Corgan. But its emotional tone emanates from the compassionate egotist who saw his chance in the failure of...
William Patrick Corgan Jr. (born March 17, 1967) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the co-founder, lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and only constant member of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan himself is credited with helping popularize the alt ...
