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The Crimson Idol
Metal · 1992 · 8 tracks

The Crimson Idol

W.A.S.P.

A cinematic heavy metal opera following a rock star's tragic arc. Dense layers of acoustic guitars, soaring leads, and Blackie Lawless's most vulnerable performance.

June 27, 1992 · Parlophone

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A grand, operatic tragedy that balances aggressive metal fury with profound, isolated sorrow.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
The Titanic Overture
3:31
02
The Invisible Boy
5:13
03
Arena of Pleasure
4:59
04
Chainsaw Charlie (Murders in the New Morgue)
7:48
05
The Gypsy Meets the Boy
4:16
06
Doctor Rockter
3:52
07
I Am One
5:25
10
The Great Misconceptions of Me
9:44
Moments Worth Waiting For
The transition from the haunting acoustic intro of 'The Titanic Overture' into the driving riff of 'The Invisible Boy'
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Crimson Idol sound next to the rest of W.A.S.P.'s catalogue?

Maximalist+4.0σ

The production is built around maximalist than this artist usually allows.

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