Maryland Mansions is an album by Cex released on Jade Tree Records in 2003. The album is darker and more aggressive than previous works, with strong industrial influences.[2][3] Cex has acknowledged being heavily influenced by the early Nine Inch Nails album Broken, a work known for its intensity over its similarly short length.[4][5] Both works have the same number of tracks as well.

Maryland Mansions
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 18, 2003 (U.S.)
RecordedOctober 2002 – March 2003
GenreDarkwave, electronica, underground rap
Length25:12
LabelJade Tree Records JT1090
Cex chronology
Being Ridden and BR Instrumentals
(2003)
Maryland Mansions
(2003)
Actual Fucking
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[1]

The album's name is also strongly similar to that of the artist Marilyn Manson, a former protégé of Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor.

Track listing

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  1. "Drive Off a Mountain" – 3:14
  2. "Stop Eating" – 3:09
  3. "Take Pills" – 2:59
  4. "Kill Me" – 3:34
  5. "My Head" – 2:57
  6. "New Maps" – 2:52
  7. "Stillnaut Riyan" – 3:12
  8. "The Strong Suit" – 3:15

References

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  1. Theakston, Rob. "Cex – Maryland Mansions". AllMusic.
  2. "Jade Tree | Press". jadetree.com. October 17, 2004. Archived from the original on October 17, 2004. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  3. "Maryland Mansions | Music Review". Entertainment Weekly. April 25, 2009. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  4. "Jade Tree". jadetree.com. October 17, 2004. Archived from the original on October 17, 2004. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  5. "Venues - Your Guide to Entertainment in Denton". venuesmagazine.com. May 25, 2007. Archived from the original on May 25, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2023.