The Long Hard Road Out Of Hell, Marilyn Manson's tell-all autobiography, is 288 pages of well written, mildly intriguing, and none the less, controversial brilliance. I think it provides a window to look through to see the childhood and current life of America's latest Antichrist. Overall the tone is very matter-of-fact, though it's Laugh Out Loud funny at times. I was slightly impressed with this guy's intelligence and insight. A conversation with Marilyn would actually be stimulating and damn interesting. When probing beyond the trashy exterior, I reckon we will find a clever and articulate free thinker. However I was a bit disappointed with his drug abuse and degradation of women, although the women did freely subject themselves to humiliation.
I believe Brian wrote the book to hype his image and to truly give a more truthful account of his ideals. There is some mention of his philosophy, but mostly it's a voyeur's delight into the "dirty" background of the rock star lifestyle. Or at least, that's what stands out in my mind. I'm left to wonder how sincere he really is and how much is just promote intensively to advance his admitted ambition to be a rock star. A combination of both, I suspect as idealism tends to fade quickly when dollars are the issue.
