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W.a.S.P./Last Command

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An absolute must-have 2-CD reissue of W.A.S.P.'s first two albums.No bonus tracks added,simply the original lp's material only.Disc one is their '84 self-titled debut with scorchers like "I Wanna Be Somebody","L.O.V.E. Machine","School Daze" and "On Your Knees".Disc two is that album's '85 worthy follow-up with notable cuts like "Wild Child" and "Blind In Texas".Classic metal at it's best.

Since this a two disc set, I'll divide my review into two sections:

W.A.S.P.:

This is a very strong start for the band. "I Wanna Be Somebody" is the first track and grabs you by the throat. Another great highlight is "School Daze." Anyone who spent time in a public school system can relate to it. "L.O.V.E. Machine"

is another great classic. It's very catchy. All the other songs are great, but don't seem to be much different lyrically from other 80's metal bands witht he exception of the last two tracks. "Tormentor" is catchy, but not really that good. "The Torture Never Stops" is a great closer.

The Last Command:

It's a great follow up. In fact, W.A.S.P. takes it up a notch with songs like "Ballcrusher" and "Sex Drive." You'll also find great ones like "Blind in Texas," "The Last Command,"

and "Running Wild In the Streets." Those three manage to catch the power and attitude of the band while at the same time remaing air play friendly.

Overall, it's really a good way to introduce yourself to W.A.S.P.

Go for it!

This is an awesome double cd set of W.A.S.P's first two albums. Both cds are great. It doesnt have the bonus tracks either. Just the original songs from the album. I recommend this to someone who doest have either of them but does want them.

The thing I love most about these two albums is that they are what the are. No hidden meanings. No special message about thinking for myself. Nothing but pure 80s rock. No filler, all killer. This is a take it or leave it kind of band. Dirty rock with lyrics about sex, drugs, rebellion, and more sex. Everyone has at least one guilty pleasure and W.A.S.P. is mine.
This collection is an excellant buy. The first two albums in there original form togther at one low price. The only thing I did not like is the absence of the song "Animal". It appears as the first track on the Peaceville remaster of the first album; however, not on this. As far as the other bonus tracks I could care less. Anyway, Buy It.

I was looking for their greatest hits or both albums on cd. Some sellers wanted more for one than you can get this set for. This is the way to go if you plan on getting both.

'I wanna be somebody' and 'Blind in Texas' - solid gold, solid rock !

Does not get better...

This is W.A.S.P. first and second album. They sound even better than when I originally purchased them on viny. Rock on, dog, rock on ...