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W A S P Crimson Idol CD - Import

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The first disc of this 1998 reissue is the original album plus one bonus track; the second disc is a collection of 12 live and studio recordings originally intended to be released alongside disc 1.

Between 1990-1992, little was heard from one of the 1980s' most theatrical metal bands, W.A.S.P. Many assumed they'd broken up, especially when it became publicly known that the entire band had split from leader Blackie Lawless (the most surprising departure being longtime guitarist Chris Holmes). But the truth of the matter was that Lawless was hard at work the entire time, composing an epic concept album, 1993's The Crimson Idol, which told the tale of a tormented rock star, Jonathan. Lawless handled rhythm guitar, bass, vocal, and keyboard duties himself, and renowned studio musician Bob Kulick filled in Holmes' vacated position, while a pair of drummers were used (including the drummer on The Headless Children, Frankie Banali). The songs weren't a radical departure stylistically for W.A.S.P., and since no original members were left, The Crimson Idol is essentially a Blackie Lawless solo album. The over 74-minute album contained such hard-hitting highlights as "The Invisible Boy," "Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue)," and "I Am One." Unfortunately, The Crimson Idol sunk from sight upon release (keep in mind, this was the era of "grunge") but, interestingly, marked eventual Korn/Limp Bizkit producer Ross Robinson's first studio credit, as assistant engineer. [The 1998 CD reissue was expanded to a double-disc set, the second disc comprised of 12 b-sides (!). Included was a cover of Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks," the studio outtakes "Phantoms in the Mirror" and "The Eulogy," plus many acoustic renditions ("The Idol") and live tracks ("Chainsaw Charlie," "Wild Child," "The Real Me").] ~ Greg Prato

Recorded at Ft. Apache Recording Studio, Hollywood, California, between July 1990 and February 1992. Includes liner notes by Blackie Lawless.

W.A.S.P.: Blackie Lawless (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards); Bob Kulick (guitar); Stet Howland, Frankie Banali (drums).

Personnel: Blackie Lawless (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar); Bob Kulick (guitar); Frankie Banali, Stet Howland (drums).

Audio Mixer: Mikey Davis.

Liner Note Author: Blackie Lawless.

Recording information: Donnington (07/17/1990-02/??/1992); Fort Apache Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA (07/17/1990-02/??/1992).

Author: Blackie Lawless.

Photographer: Gene Kirkland.

Arranger: Blackie Lawless.Q (7/92, p.100) - 2 Stars - Average - "...In short, crap..."
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Heavy Metal CDs, Pop, Hard Rock, Rock
Label Recall 2CD
Orig Year 1993
All Time Sales Rank   11628  
CD Universe Part number 3640764
Discs 2
Release Date Jul 12, 2005
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Blackie Lawless
Engineer Mikey Davis
Additional Info Reissued; France
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1.Titanic Overture, The
2.Invisible Boy, The
3.Arena of Pleasure
4.Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue)
5.Gypsy Meets the Boy, The
6.Doctor Rockter
7.I Am One
8.Idol, The
9.Hold on to My Heart
10.Great Misconceptions of Me, The
11.Story of Jonathon, The (Prologue to the Crimson Idol) - (bonus track)
Crimson Idol Songs DISC 2:
1.Phanthoms in the Mirror
2.Eulogy, The
3.When the Levee Breaks
4.Idol, The - (live, acoustic)
5.Hold on to My Heart - (live)
6.I Am the One - (live)
7.Wild Child - (live)
8.Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue) - (live)
9.I Wanna Be Somebody - (live)
10.Invisible Boy, The - (live)
11.Real Me, The - (live)
12.Great Misconceptions of Me, The - (live)
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Crimson Idol  (1993) Reissue4 stars Audio Samples
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5 stars The King Of Mercy
One of the best W.A.S.P. albums with a bonus disk. Great album. Anyone who is a fan of the band should get this double disk!!!
Submitted by nosajdabeno (Rio Rancho, NM, USA) Verified Buyer
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3 stars Rone of the best made
along side k.f.d., this is the best album they have done.
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5 stars Still the master
Blackie Lawless is a genius, let's leave it at that. The concept album to end all concept albums. The bonus disc is worth the price of this CD on its own. A must have for all WASP fans in general, or a great introduction to an extremely talented and underrated group.
Submitted by mhajzer (Davis,WV) Verified Buyer
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5 stars brilliant
I'm a huge wasp fan and have a verry large metal collection and i have to say that the story of this album is as good as pink floyd the wall and the music is better that tommy or operation mind crime. This is 1 truly incredible rock opera and all songs are verry strong. The song on the bonus cd "phantom in the mirror" is sooo good it should of been added in the original album.
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3 stars another great
W.A.S.P. cd this is the BEST concept sinc queensrych did mindcrime!!You must get this at all costs if you dig true metal.
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