Babylon
W.A.S.P. · 2009
43 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal
A gritty blend of heavy metal riffs and theatrical glam sensibilities, echoing the band’s classic roots while pushing into darker themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crazy Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its anthemic chorus and driving guitar riffs, representing the album's core themes of chaos and resilience.
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Babylon's Burning — This song captures the album's darker undertones with its urgent lyrics and powerful instrumentation, reflecting societal decay and personal struggle.
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Live to Die Another Day — The track stands out for its motivational message wrapped in hard-hitting riffs, showcasing W.A.S.P.'s knack for merging lyrical depth with heavy music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature prominent guitar solos that are interwoven with the vocal lines, creating a dynamic interplay between instruments and vocals.
- The lyrics across the tracks often explore themes of struggle and resilience, with a consistent use of vivid imagery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic energy release moments
- focused listening in solitude
- intense ride through emotions
- powerful anthems for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking light background music
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Reinforces W.A.S.P.'s legacy with a return to heavier sound after experimental phases.
- Themes
- societal decay· personal struggle· chaotic resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Babylon is W.A.S.P.'s eleventh studio album and marks a return to their heavier sound after a series of more experimental releases. This album followed the band's 2007 release, Dominator, showcasing a renewed focus on traditional metal elements while addressing contemporary themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Twisted Sister· Ratt
Tracklist
- 1 Crazy Start here 5:10
- 2 Live to Die Another Day 4:41
- 3 Babylon's Burning 5:00
- 4 Burn 4:50
- 5 Into the Fire 5:54
- 6 Thunder Red 4:20
- 7 Seas of Fire 4:34
- 8 Godless Run 5:43
- 9 Promised Land 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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