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Live... in the Raw

W.A.S.P. · 1987

74 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · glam metal

A raw and electrifying live recording that captures the exuberance of glam metal's heyday.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • exuberant live performance energy
  • dynamic pacing with peaks
  • sing-along crowd participation vibes
  • late-night party ignition
  • raw intensity of concert atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek subtle, reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 27, 1987, 'Live... in the Raw' was W.A.S.P.'s first live album, following their successful studio efforts like 'The Last Command.' At this point in their career, W.A.S.P. was solidifying their place in the heavy metal scene, having gained notoriety for their theatrical performances and provocative lyrics. This album offered fans a glimpse of the band's live energy and cemented their reputation as a formidable force in glam metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· Twisted Sister· Ratt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Inside The Electric Circus 4:32
  • 2 I Don’t Need No Doctor 3:35
  • 3 L.O.V.E. Machine 4:31
  • 4 Wild Child 6:02
  • 5 9.5.‐N.A.S.T.Y. 5:11
  • 6 Sleeping (In The Fire) 5:23
  • 7 The Manimal 4:43
  • 8 I Wanna Be Somebody 6:43
  • 9 Harder Faster 7:19
  • 10 Blind In Texas 5:40
  • 11 Scream Until You Like It (Theme From The Film “Ghoulies II”) 3:26
  • 12 Shoot From The Hip (Live) 5:15
  • 13 Widowmaker (Live) 4:35
  • 14 Sex Drive (Live) 3:41
  • 15 Sleeping In The Fire (Acoustic) 4:01

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