The High End of Low cover art

  Studio Album · No. 7

The High End of Low Songwriting Credits by Marilyn Manson

2009 Interscope Records 15 tracks 72 min

Produced by Marilyn Manson, Twiggy Ramirez, Chris Vrenna, Sean Beavan  ·  Engineered by Sean Beavan, Chris Vrenna

Interscope Records Industrial MetalGlam Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Marilyn Manson carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
15 trackswritten by Marilyn Manson 0 tracksoutside writers
Marilyn Manson's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
1
Lyricists
4
Producers
148,000
US Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight

Brian Warner wrote all the lyrics, while the music was composed mainly by the returning Twiggy Ramirez and Chris Vrenna, with the track 'Wight Spider' written by all three. Ramirez's return restored the band's earlier songwriting chemistry, and Vrenna added engineering and programming. Production was shared among Sean Beavan, Warner, Ramirez, and Vrenna. The standard edition runs an unusually long 72 minutes across 15 tracks.

Marilyn Manson's seventh album, produced by Manson and Chris Vrenna. Featuring the return of Twiggy Ramirez, the record marked a heavier direction and contains the band's longest studio track to date. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Devour
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
2
Pretty as a Swastika
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
3
Leave a Scar
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
4
Four Rusted Horses
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
5
Arma-goddamn-motherfuckin-geddon
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
6
Blank and White
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
7
Running to the Edge of the World
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
8
I Want to Kill You Like They Do in the Movies
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
9
WOW
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
10
Wight Spider
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh WarnerJeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
11
Unkillable Monster
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
12
We're from America #3
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
13
I Have to Look Up Just to See Hell
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
14
Into the Fire
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)
15
15
Marilyn Manson Jeordie Hobbs WhiteChris Vrenna Marilyn MansonTwiggy RamirezChris VrennaSean Beavan Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

CV
Chris Vrenna
Writer · Producer
On this album15 written
MM
Marilyn Manson
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album15 written
JH
Jeordie Hobbs White
Writer
On this album15 written
BH
Brian Hugh Warner
Writer
On this album1 written
SB
Sean Beavan
Producer
On this album15 produced
TR
Twiggy Ramirez
Producer
On this album15 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions The High End of Low

Who wrote the music on The High End of Low?
Brian Warner wrote all the lyrics, and the music was composed mostly by Twiggy Ramirez and Chris Vrenna. The exception is 'Wight Spider,' which was written by Warner, Ramirez, and Vrenna together. This marked Ramirez's first album back with the band.
Did Twiggy Ramirez return for The High End of Low?
Yes. The High End of Low marked the return of bassist Twiggy Ramirez to Marilyn Manson. He co-wrote nearly all of the album's music alongside Chris Vrenna, helping restore the band's earlier sound.
How long is The High End of Low?
The standard edition runs about 72 minutes across 15 tracks, making it one of the band's longest albums. It is Marilyn Manson's seventh studio album.
Did any singles from The High End of Low chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
No. None of the singles reached the Billboard Hot 100. The strongest US showing was 'Arma-Goddamn-Motherf*ckin-Geddon' at number 37 on the Mainstream Rock chart, while 'We're from America' reached number 3 on Hot Singles Sales.
Is The High End of Low certified?
No. The album remains uncertified despite selling more than 148,000 copies in the US by 2012. No RIAA or regional certification is documented.
What was the first single from The High End of Low?
'We're from America' was released first, in March 2009, as a free download, and reached number 3 on Hot Singles Sales. 'Arma-Goddamn-Motherf*ckin-Geddon' followed as the main single and peaked at number 37 on Mainstream Rock.

Sources

Wikipedia: The High End of Low Discogs: The High End of Low Wikipedia: Arma-Goddamn-Motherfuckin-Geddon Wikipedia: We're from America MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: The High End of Low by Marilyn Manson