Studio Album · No. 9
The Pale Emperor Songwriting Credits by Marilyn Manson
Produced by Marilyn Manson, Tyler Bates · Engineered by Robert Carranza, Wolfgang Matthes, Brian Lucey
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Marilyn Manson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Brian Warner wrote all the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Tyler Bates, who also produced the record and played guitar, bass, keyboards, and handled programming. The pairing pushed Manson away from industrial textures toward a sparer blues-rock and hard-rock sound, heard on lead single 'Deep Six' and 'Third Day of a Seven Day Binge.' Bates, better known for film scoring, built the instrumental beds while Warner shaped melody and verse, making this the first Manson album driven by a single primary musical collaborator.
Marilyn Manson's ninth album, co-written and produced entirely with film composer Tyler Bates. A major stylistic departure, built around blues, desert rock, and cinematic production, it was widely praised as a career comeback. It was the first Marilyn Manson album on which Twiggy Ramirez did not appear.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Killing Strangers
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Deep Six
#8
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Third Day of a Seven Day Binge
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Warship My Wreck
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Slave Only Dreams to Be King
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
The Devil Beneath My Feet
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Birds of Hell Awaiting
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Cupid Carries a Gun
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Odds of Even
|
Marilyn Manson | Tyler Bates | Marilyn MansonTyler Bates | Marilyn Manson (Lead Vocals) |