Inside the Electric Circus cover

Released 40 years ago

Inside the Electric Circus

W.A.S.P. · 1986

48 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · glam metal

Glamour and grit collide in a theatrical metal spectacle, brimming with catchy hooks and audacious riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • theatrical moments with catchy hooks
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • audacious riffs for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • avoid theatrical or flamboyant styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 8, 1986, 'Inside the Electric Circus' is W.A.S.P.'s third studio album, following their breakthrough self-titled debut in 1984. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the glam metal scene, building on the success of 'The Last Command' while navigating an increasingly competitive landscape infused with both glam and heavy metal influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· Twisted Sister· Ratt

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Big Welcome 0:51
  • 2 Inside the Electric Circus 4:06
  • 3 I Don't Need No Doctor 3:28
  • 4 9. 5.-N.A.S.T.Y. 4:50
  • 5 Restless Gypsy 5:02
  • 6 Shoot From the Hip 4:44
  • 7 I'm Alive 4:24
  • 8 Easy Living 3:13
  • 9 Sweet Cheetah 5:18
  • 10 Mantronic 4:12
  • 11 King of Sodom and Gomorrah 3:52
  • 12 The Rock Rolls On 3:57

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