The Kovenant - Animatronics (CD)

Animatronic is a masterpiece.

By pinatahed333  Jul 24, 2000

This album is unbelievably good. It has a distinct sound that is so complex that it would be difficult for others to recreate. Comparisons to Marilyn Manson are made by people who limited musical knowledge. Manson's group has never had guitars that ...were anywhere close to this complex, or even in this style. Some synth parts are comparable, but the only track that reminds me of Manson is track 3. People will scorn it because they will think that it is a sellout project, but it truly takes guts for legends to make an album that utilizes influences that many of their peers would despise. It is good to see Hellhammer doing something new. He likes Duran Duran, so it only makes sense for him to do something with New-Wave influences. The vocals are dynamic and change rapidly at odd times without pattern, and they show a lot of range and skill. I never cared for the original Babylon Zoo "Spaceman" but I have to admit that the Kovenant really made an awesome song out of it.And if this album happens to get them popular (which is unlikely because their message is just too blackish for most people) then good for them. They deserve to make money. And they can spread unpopular ideas to people who normally don't get exposed to them. Manson only ever said "think for yourself," and never said any REAL blasphemy, but these guys could do some good for the world. Read more Less