Customer Reviews

Babylon

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4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

First you will wonder why I give this 4/5 --- 7 original songs and 2 covers songs does not a CD make in 2010..

The songs that are here....

Crazy - A small riff at beginning will make you think wild child - but that quickly exits as the songs drives... This is about politicians not women -- This song is a great beginning to a solid effort.

Die Another Day - Great song - good transition to chorus -- this is classic WASP sound

Babylon's Burning -- lyrically clever -- Blackie has a way at showing history repeating itself.. Video for this is on youtube and is cool as well -- positive message hidden behind tons of meaning..

Burn - Deep Purple Cover that I could do without

Into the fire - another GREAT Song - with a great chorus and great hidden meaning in the lyrics -- HAUNTING!!

Thunder Red -- a solid CD track that sound from something from modern wasp - not the best track but a good listen..

Seas on Fire -- a driving song which is only good because it is new... Good not great

Godless Run - potentially the best ballad that WASP has created. This is such an epic song it is worth the price of the CD -- the driving haunting sound like only Blackie can deliver it... Did I say I love this song? "I did not run to you" later "I will not run from you" meaning our friend blackie is starting to see that believing in "Something" means giving it a chance (be it God, Life, Love, etc)... I don't think it means that Blackie has finished his search...

Promised Land - Chuck Berry song - Elvis sang it - sounds like blackie had fun with this -- I think if Burn and promised land were BONUS tracks I would be ok with it - but this has very little place with this CD ... it does not make any sense to have this on it...

So I guess I just like Blackie's writing so much that the cover tracks throw it for me -- This is not as solid as Dominator, but does rock. Godless Run is one of the best songs Blackie has ever written and the CD is worth it for Five Awesome Songs - 2 decent fillers and 2 cover songs...

A pretty good effort but I am still waiting for another Crimson - I know he can do it!!!

This is a solid addition to any WASP fan's collection for sure...

"Babylon" is W.A.S.P.'s most recent album released in 2009. I've heard people grumbling that there are only 9 songs on the album, only 7 of which are originals (2 are cover songs). While this is true, I have always preferred quality over quantity, and that is definitely the case here! Blackie Lawless is the only original member of W.A.S.P. remaining, but he is the driving creative force and the mastermind behind the band's songs and image. Every song included has an amazing amount of energy: "Crazy" is the opener and starts things off right. It has pounding drums, tight bass line, and rocking guitars. "Live To Die Another Day" is one of the catchiest songs I've heard in a while. Blackie nails the chorus and the song simply rocks. The title track, Babylon's Burning" features some killer double bass drumming that will blow your mind. "Burn" is a rockin' cover of the Deep Purple classic and keeps the pace moving. The last song is an up tempo version of Chuck Berry's "Promised Land" and leaves you wanting more. If you're a fan of the band from their early days, or if you like your music hard rocking with deep lyrics that really make you think, you can't go wrong here.

Blackie Lawless was one of the reasons I repented from secular music, now, Blackie's back and I've gotta say better than ever. Every song and lyrics are far better than what I've heard in the past. From Animal, F*** Like A Beast to Promised Land, they have come a long way. Luke 5:32 "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." W.A.S.P. heard the calling. Incredible music, much better than any old W.A.S.P. album.

sorry last reviewer , seas of fire rocks out. so settle down ballad boy and maybe
listen to mean man again. rock on wasp

`Babylon' is the 14th studio album by American heavy/sleaze metal group `W.A.S.P.' released in 2009, a follow up to `Dominator' (2007). The line up features bassist Mike Duda, drummer Mike Dupke, lead guitarist Doug Blair alongside leader and founder Blackie Lawless on vocals and rhythm guitar.

In retrospect `Babylon' was the album to reposition "W.A.S.P." in the frontline of overall rock/metal world, especially in Europe. This was very much due to the fact the album bared the hit song `Crazy'. Comparisons of the song to early "W.A.S.P." singles amongst metal circles were a constant while the track was consistently played at rock bars, record stores, events etc.

Whether the album is directly comparable to their early works is very much a debatable issue and personally am unable to reach a conclusion. Still one finds that the band have effectively recaptures the spontaneity of their earlier work a fact traceable on the on the upbeat tempos the large choruses and the instrumental melodies that come out in so naturally. One could claim that the album is based on the biblical concept of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, still the songs are totally enjoyable outside of context and do stand on their own. `Crazy', `babylon's burning', the beautiful cover version of `burn' and `into the fire' have a very strong old-school essence and mix perfectly with their earlier songs.

Overall a very enjoyable and fresh sounding album by `W.A.S.P.' that bares similarities in terms of approach to their earlier albums; being large in both concept and hits.

This is a great WASP album. The title track crushes and the cover of Burn is incredible.

This is a four star release for many of the reasons mentioned above. The key is to having a serious sound system that can crank out some very clear bass and drums. The great double beat drumming percussions just jumps out at you like very few other relaeses from any other rock band. Try it on your self and make your own judgement if it's then a 5! -- a must have in your collection.

Blackie is back with a new Album entitled Babylon and some hard hitting tracks that are sure to make any W.A.S.P. fan happy.The 1st cut is "Crazy" and its really a catchy song."Babylon's Burning" is a killer track that actually has a video for it (You can find it on Youtube or Myspace if you havent seen it) and has some biblical references about the number 666 and the Beast.I think this is a good follow up to Dominator and with the quality and catchiness of the songs it should be a smash with fans of WASP and metal in general.

After the promising release Dominator, I had high hopes for the new release Babylon. After one listen it was clear that Blackie Lawless had returned to form. Melodic hard rock at its finest! Crazy and Babylon Is Burning are a return to the classic rock sound of The Last Command, Inside, and Headless Children. Guitarist Doug Blair is a fine addition and new drummer Mike Dupke really holds down the bottom end. An excellent cd and great addition to the WASP catalog.

Blackie has a new take on life as well as a powerful message. His new band rocks!