The Crimson Idol
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Topic: The Crimson Idol
Posted By: Ahmadbarqawi
Subject: The Crimson Idol
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 02:58
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I'm probably gonna get killed for this....
But this topic is about an 80's hair metal band: W.A.S.P.
well granted they're not prog but they have one amazing concept album; which is the crimson idol... & actually this album has more prog elements than some of the bands listed here.
i think that this album is well written, well performed & excellently produced....
1- What do you ppl think about this particular album? (if you've not heard it yet it's highly recommended
 ).2- What other non-prog concept albums that you like? ------------- {Flashlights shade shrunken views Of a red demon’s foxtrot in brews Guns & flowers crown morning news Panic-stricken guilt now ensues} |
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Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 03:24
Sounds fascinating! I'm not particularly fond of metal, but when I was in the Belgian army (as I had to be!) in the 1980s, one of my roommates (then a sixteen-year old) was crazy about W.A.S.P., Venom, early Metallica and... Jethro Tull. (He himself was a first rate metal guitar player.) In other words, your description of THE CRIMSON IDEAL doesn't surprise me. And maybe it does belong on Prog Archives. |
Ahmadbarqawi wrote:Posted By: Clark Ashton
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 06:19
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I also love Sabbat's "Dreamweaver", and most of the King Diamond concept albums. ------------- And he took the stars In his hands And as he scattered them he’d shout “I’m the joker of the universe I’m what it’s all about” |
Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 06:32
| Not sure if I'd like it as much now, but I used to have this one a few years ago and it wasn't bad at all- certainly far removed from rubbish like 'Animal'. They have recorded a few concept albums over the years, AFAIK. |
Posted By: Ahmadbarqawi
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 06:40
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yea they have one more concept album; "the neon god"
well the thing with W.A.S.P. is that they can't seem to be able to decide between being a serious band or circus act...
but regardless of their other crappy productions... i think the crimson idol is a brilliant effort that deserves a better recognition  ------------- {Flashlights shade shrunken views Of a red demon’s foxtrot in brews Guns & flowers crown morning news Panic-stricken guilt now ensues} |
Posted By: debrewguy
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 11:29
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Hotel California .... the Eagles reporting from inside the belly of the beast ...
------------- "Here I am talking to some of the smartest people in the world and I didn't even notice,” Lieutenant Columbo, episode The Bye-Bye Sky-High I.Q. Murder Case. |
Posted By: Castlevania
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 11:48
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Art Bears - Winter Songs
The songs are all descriptions of engravings found in some cathedral in france. |
Posted By: Heptade
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 13:18
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I opened up for WASP once...Blackie Lawless is a weirdo, big time. You should see his 500 pound mic stand! ------------- The world keeps spinning, people keep sinning And all the rest is just bullsh*t -Steve Kilbey |
Posted By: Ahmadbarqawi
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 14:02
 true... true... He's got an awesome voice though not to mention a great lyricist------------- {Flashlights shade shrunken views Of a red demon’s foxtrot in brews Guns & flowers crown morning news Panic-stricken guilt now ensues} |
Posted By: chessman
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 16:29
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I have the album that was released before it - The Headless Children, which has some good stuff on it. Chris Holmes and Blackie Lawless worked quite well together, and Johnny Rod too. The Crimson Idol I had on tape. Yes, it was a concept album, and not a bad one at that. Well done for mentioning it. Funny to think Lawless was once a member of The New York Dolls!
By the way, for those who don't know, the name W.A.S.P actually stands for:
We Are Sexual Perverts. Not very edifying, is it?
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Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 17:09
| I thought The Headless Children was a concept album too, thinking back it probably wasn't...I remember Ken Hensley of Uriah Heep played on it too. |
Posted By: ClassicRocker
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 19:35
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1) I have yet to listen to them, (the 80s are pretty low on my to-listen list, but i may check it out eventually)
2) "Tommy" & "Who's Next" (Remains of the "Lifehouse" Concept); Ziggy Stardust; ------------- 
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Posted By: Ahmadbarqawi
Date Posted: May 17 2007 at 01:55
i agree with you 100% regarding the 80s but you can really find some pretty good stuff in there...
& you have to check out the crimson idol (released in 92)...
& i would recommend listening to the song "the idol" just to encourage you or give you an idea about the whole album...  ------------- {Flashlights shade shrunken views Of a red demon’s foxtrot in brews Guns & flowers crown morning news Panic-stricken guilt now ensues} |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: May 17 2007 at 05:45
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The Crimson Idol is one of my favourite albums; IMHO it's WASP's best work.
I also agree with King Diamond's concept albums, they're great indeed. ( Abigail, Them and Conspiracy are my favourite)
"Tommy" - The Who is one of my favourite albums as well.
I can't think or mention (M)any non-prog concept albums for now, at least.
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