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.
W.A.S.P. is an album by W.A.S.P., released in 1984. Provocative glam metal anthems collide with raw heavy riffs and theatrical bravado. The album generated significant attention due to its controversial themes and explicit lyrics, particularly in tracks like 'Animal (Fuck Like a Beast)'. It achieved commercial success, reaching No. 74 on the Billboard 200 and establishing W.A.S.P. as key players in the glam metal scene of the mid-1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does W.A.S.P. sound like?
Provocative glam metal anthems collide with raw heavy riffs and theatrical bravado. Rooted in heavy metal and glam metal.
What makes W.A.S.P. by W.A.S.P. notable?
The album generated significant attention due to its controversial themes and explicit lyrics, particularly in tracks like 'Animal (Fuck Like a Beast)'. It achieved commercial success, reaching No. 74 on the Billboard 200 and establishing W.A.S.P. as key players in the glam metal scene of the mid-1980s. 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.
How many songs are on W.A.S.P.?
W.A.S.P. has 13 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Animal (Fuck Like a Beast) Standout 3:07
- 2 I Wanna Be Somebody Standout 3:43
- 3 L.O.V.E. Machine Standout 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
Release Date
August 17, 1984
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
48 min 43 sec
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