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Metallus Maximus � Maximus Archivus � Classic Album Of The Day Archive (Moderator: Hellboy)
Classic album of the day- 1/6/09- W.A.S.P.- The Crimson Idol

[Klschmann]

1. The Titanic Overture 
2. The Invisible Boy
3. Arena Of Pleasure 
4. Chainsaw Charlie (Murders In The New Morgue)
5. The Gypsy Meets The Boy
6. Doctor Rockter
7. I Am One
8. The Idol
9. Hold On To My Heart
10. The Great Misconceptions Of Me


This album has the odd distinction of being the only WASP album I enjoy all the way through, as well as being one of my favorite albums of all time.  Certainly one of my favorite concept albums.

Not sure why I could never get into the rest of their stuff.  This was the first WASP album I ever heard.  Usually if I like one album from a particular band I'll dig them all, but that's not the case here.

So, umm, appreciate this album fools.

I'm the president of showbiz, my name is Charlie
I'm a cocksucking asshole, that's what they call me
Here from my Hollywood tower I rule
I'm a lying motherfucker, the chainsaw's my tool
The new morgue's our factory, to grease our lies
Our machine is hungry, it needs your life
Don't mind the faggots, and the ruthless scum
Before we're done, son we'll make you one

 

[Venom]

so why don;t you put the tracklisting, the album cover and change the thread title to Classic album of the day dude!! 

[moshdrum69]

I tried and tried and tried and was never even able to listen to it from start to finish in one sitting,,,,,it's BAD,,,,,

But if you dig it,,,,,more power to ya,,,,,

[Klschmann]

so why don;t you put the tracklisting, the album cover and change the thread title to Classic album of the day dude!! 

 

[Klschmann]

I tried and tried and tried and was never even able to listen to it from start to finish in one sitting,,,,,it's BAD,,,,,

But if you dig it,,,,,more power to ya,,,,,

Yeah, I love it. 

[Venom]

good job K-dude. WHile it is far from one of my favorite by the band, I am like Mosh....I can;t listen to the whole thing at once.  I prefer the first 2 albums.  I will try to listen to this on my iPod once Metal Church's debut finishes.

[moshdrum69]

At this point, the only W.A.S.P. I own is "The Last Command",,,,,

[Hellboy]

I've heard quite a few people saying this is W.A.S.P.'s masterpiece,
not a big fan of the band so I never gave this a proper listen, maybe I should...

[Venom]

I've heard quite a few people saying this is W.A.S.P.'s masterpiece,
not a big fan of the band so I never gave this a proper listen, maybe I should...

I know CI loves it too, since he uses it for his name

[Klschmann]

This and Headless Children are always called the WASP albums non WASP fans mostly like.  Perhaps because they are more "serious".

[Hellboy]

I've heard quite a few people saying this is W.A.S.P.'s masterpiece,
not a big fan of the band so I never gave this a proper listen, maybe I should...

I know CI loves it too, since he uses it for his name

QFT   

I would be shocked if he doesn't reply to this thread!

[Klschmann]

So, from what I gather he revisted this style with the two Neon God albums, how are those? 

[Venom]

So, from what I gather he revisted this style with the two Neon God albums, how are those? 

there ok, again I prefer the straight ahead rockers from the band

[Venom]

Listening to it now,....way too many ballady type songs, especially on the 2nd half of the album....

[Klschmann]

There are only two ballads. 

They are right next to each other which wasn't that smart.