The Crimson Idol
W.A.S.P. · 1992
57 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · glam metal
A theatrical rock opera drenched in dark themes, blending glam metal with haunting melodies and powerful storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling experiences
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- dark, contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 8, 1992, 'The Crimson Idol' marked W.A.S.P.'s artistic reinvention after a series of less commercially successful albums. This concept album was intended as a comeback, showcasing the band's shift towards more narrative-driven songwriting and deeper thematic content following their 1989 release 'The Headless Children'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Twisted Sister· Ratt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Titanic Overture 3:32
- 2 The Invisible Boy 5:12
- 3 Arena of Pleasure 4:59
- 4 Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue) 7:48
- 5 The Gypsy Meets the Boy 4:15
- 6 Doctor Rockter 3:51
- 7 I Am One 5:25
- 8 The Idol 8:40
- 9 Hold On to My Heart 4:22
- 10 The Great Misconceptions of Me 9:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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