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記者跑去訪問觀眾「如果把 Manson 和 Bush 關在一起會發生什麼事？」 ......為什麼要問這個 orz 2004-12-01 NME Magazine reviews NY SHOW 掃描成圖片的雜誌內容：http://www.marilynmanson.com/images/news/87large.jpg

====================================================================== PRESIDENT EVIL Marilyn Manson in NYC Venue: Raseland Ballroom Date: Thurs. November 18th. The fitting soundtrack for four more years of Bush-assured destruction According to an overwhelming majority of Marilyn Manson fans we poll tonight, newly re-elected United States President George W Bush definitely gets better cocaine the the Antichrist Superstar. But that's about all the President's got on Manson, whose fans are even more devoted to the shock-rocker than the Chistian Rights is to Bush. Manson's first post-election New York City gig, held at the 2,500- capacity Roseland Ballroom, has the full assortment of freaks in attendance: people decked out in everything from gigantic black platform creepers and blood-stained corsets to vampire cop outfits. It's like one gigant audition for Beetlejuice or The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the message is made clear: Manson fans are here to worship, not to be hip. And worship they do, in the giant mock cathedral that serves as the first stage set and comes complete with a back-lit stained-glass window and spires pointing up to a gaint night- sky-like light board. Tonight is like a grotesque gothic circus with Manson as ringleader. Even during the two power cuts that interrupt the show, you can feel his presence looking over us, reminding us what it's like to see a rock star acturally fucking perform for his fans. Countless bands these days are deemed to be 'great live' on the strength of a wonky haircut and a hipster guestlist, but few summon up the devotion in the air, the spectacle onstage, and the true abandon of the crowd in the same way Manson can. Along with the cathedral, we're treated to an American flag backdrop and red streamer confetti, plus a Nazi-esque podium and banner set similar to the one Eminem used here at his Shady Convention a few weeks ago. We also get a blitz of costume changes that would make Madonna gasp for air: from the feminine (man-panties and knee-high boots) to the cabaret-like (stilts and a top hat), to the downright bizarre (Capri palazzo pants and a corset). Meanwhile, bassist Tim Skold plays a giant black and white acoustic bass, and Madonna Wayne Gacy's keys are suspended on a swing. Oh, and the music doesn't suck either. In the wake of the recent release of 'Lest We Forget', a collection of the greatest hits from his decade-long career, Manson sounds like a true cultural icon, thriving bloodsucker-like on the adoration of his fans. The songs he plays tonight, from the newer tracks like 'Mobscene', oldies like 'The Fight Song' and consummate hits like 'The Beautiful People', are enough to ensure Natural Born Killers-style moshpit action down the front. But it's his three throbbing new-wave covers--Depeche Mode's 'Personal Jesus', Soft Cell's 'Tainted Love' and the Eurythmics 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)'--that showcase the singer's ability to borrow from the convention, reveal its dark side, and rally his vast army of fans in the process. Mid-set, Manson declares: "New York City, I already know that you're the best fucking crowd, but I want to be reminded." The devotees can only oblige. Elizabeth Goodman MANSON VS BUSH POWER BARNEY Post-election, Mansonite New Yorkers contemplate the real political conundrum of the day, like who'd survive if Marilyn and George Dubya were locked in a confined space? 1 Dave and Kelly What would happen if George W and Manson were shut in a room together? Dave: "I think if both of them were chained to a radiator, one would have to cut his own foot off and it would be Manson who would take out the saw first." Did you vote? Kelly: "The first time in over ten years where we didn't--there's too much hypocrisy." 2 Jessie George has been re-elected--is all the world going to be burn in a fiery pit of hell now? "If he had his way we would, unless we all escape to Canada." What would happen if George W and Manson were shut in a room together? "Manson would interrogate George--George would break down and start sobbing his porky eyes out." 3 Pablo George has been re-elected--is all the world going to be burn in a fiery pit of hell now? "Mormons believe that Jesus is here already--I believe in Mormons." Who gets better cocaine, George W or Manson? "I get better than both of them cuz I'm Pablo." 4 Jessica What would happen if George W and Manson were shut in a room together? "Manson would probably strangle George W, with metal wire." George has been re-elected--is all the world going to be burn in a fiery pit of hell now? "I hope not, but he is a maniac--we have to concentrate on not betting blown up." -- you came to see the mobscene i know it isn't your scene it's better than a sex scene and it's so fucking obscene obscene yeah You want commitment Put on your best suit, get your arms around me Now we're going down down down -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 61.67.200.68 ※ 編輯: CREgodfather 來自: 61.67.200.68 (12/10 20:42)