Well played, friend.

Thanks for posting that link. I dig it.

James, you should reserve your vitriol till after you actually hear the music sometimes. No offense, but you seem to sometimes take these wild emotional leaps from one post to the next.

As for Manson's lyrics, if one were to listen beyond the band's singles and their uses of the dreaded f-word, Manson's strongest abilities are in his role as a lyricist. He frequently uses clever double entendres and neologisms in both his songwriting and otherwise. Seek it out. I once wrote a philosophy thesis about the artistic associations within Manson's work. Aced that motherfucker.

You guys both make great arguments. I know it's tough, because I absolutely love the "classic" Loomis character (and Donald Pleasence in general). I think a part of me just loves watching Alex DeLarge doing his own creepshow-style Loomis.

That's a phenomenal piece, 'slinger. Well played.

I'm a Pearl Jam fan, but "Heaven Beside You."