I never bought into the image of Manson. Always felt it took away from the music. ACSS could have been just as good if he was another "industrial" band wearing black t shirts onstage. What I dig about HEOL is what a lot of people seem to hate. The experimenting. I know a lot of goth type girls who still worship their dear Manson..ACSS is their bible...and they HATE songs like 'four rusted horses' and 'unkillable monster'...i think those songs are fucking brilliant...I much prefer Manson the artist who experiments and not Manson the hot topic poser trying to appease his goth fans who cant leave 1996 behind...HEOL is good if you want experimental bluesy Manson....If you want a pale attempt at HolyWood Part 2 then try Born Villain..see how that works out lol