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W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. · 1984

48 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · glam metal

Provocative glam metal anthems collide with raw heavy riffs and theatrical bravado.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady anthems for sing-alongs
  • theatrical bravado and energy
  • provocative themes and attitudes
  • focused listening with purpose

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer subtle, nuanced sounds
  • seek slow, reflective tempos

Where this album fits

Career context
W.A.S.P. marked the debut album for the band, released on August 17, 1984, during the height of the glam metal movement. At this point, W.A.S.P. was introducing their provocative image and sound to a burgeoning audience, setting the stage for their future popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· Twisted Sister· Ratt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Animal (Fuck Like a Beast) 3:07
  • 2 I Wanna Be Somebody 3:43
  • 3 L.O.V.E. Machine 3:51
  • 4 The Flame 3:41
  • 5 B.A.D. 3:56
  • 6 School Daze 3:35
  • 7 Hellion 3:39
  • 8 Sleeping (in the Fire) 3:55
  • 9 On Your Knees 3:48
  • 10 Tormentor 4:10
  • 11 The Torture Never Stops 3:56
  • 12 Show No Mercy 3:48
  • 13 Paint It Black 3:28

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata