Trent Reznor is not the only iconic musician to make use of Creative Commons. Now it’s Charlie Manson’s turn.
According to LimeWire, Manson’s 2005 album One Mind has been given the Creative Commons stamp, giving everyone the go-ahead to freely distribute and remix the album. Of course, there is a long tradition of co-opting Manson’s music and words, but this use of Creative Commons does give Manson some pretty good publicity. In fact, I was under the impression that this was his first album since Lie: The Love and Terror Cult. But one listen to it makes it clear Manson records an album every other weekend.
As for the actually content of the album, it’s nothing incredible and it basically comes across as a very tame rant. That is until “The Black Pirate.” That’s a good tune. And it’s pretty awesome when Charles is interrupted by a fellow roommate for a cigarette. Clearly there is someone in the world crazier than Chuck.
Download your own copy of One Mind from LimeWire, and if you happen to remix any tracks, be sure to let us know.
Manson is the best golfer in the world.