The Headless Children cover

The Headless Children

W.A.S.P. · 1989

78 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · glam metal

Dark, theatrical heavy metal intertwines with glam rock flair, creating an intense sonic landscape rife with social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • theatrical and intense atmospheres
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 15, 1989, 'The Headless Children' marked W.A.S.P.'s fourth studio album and a significant artistic shift following the commercial success of their previous release, 'Inside the Electric Circus'. At this point, the band was striving for a more mature sound and depth in their lyrics, moving away from the overtly provocative themes of earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· Twisted Sister· Ratt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Heretic (The Lost Child) 7:22
  • 2 The Real Me 3:20
  • 3 The Headless Children 5:46
  • 4 Thunderhead 6:49
  • 5 Mean Man 4:47
  • 6 The Neutron Bomber 4:10
  • 7 Mephisto Waltz 1:28
  • 8 Forever Free 5:08
  • 9 Maneater 4:46
  • 10 Rebel in the F.D.G. 5:08
  • 11 Locomotive Breath 2:59
  • 12 For Whom the Bell Tolls 3:47
  • 13 Lake of Fools 5:32
  • 14 War Cry 5:33
  • 15 L.O.V.E. Machine (live) 4:47
  • 16 Blind in Texas (live) 6:53

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