The Headless Children

by W.A.S.P.

The Headless Children cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 15 April 1989
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:18:23
  • Community rating: 3.97/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Diana Fennell, Ron Wallace, Ken Hensley, Lita Ford, Kevin Wallace, Frankie Banali, Melba Wallace, Chris Holmes, Jimi Image, Minka Kelly, Mark Humphreys, Cathi Paige, Mike Solan, Johnny Rod

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Headless Children' marks a significant thematic shift for W.A.S.P., moving away from their earlier shock-rock aesthetics toward serious political and social commentary. The album features a denser, more sophisticated heavy metal production, highlighted by complex guitar work and the addition of former Uriah Heep keyboardist Ken Hensley.

Genres

Descriptors: political, melodic, war, theatrical, powerful

Tracklist

  1. The Heretic (The Lost Child) (7:22)
  2. The Real Me (3:20)
  3. The Headless Children (5:46)
  4. Thunderhead (6:49)
  5. Mean Man (4:47)
  6. The Neutron Bomber (4:10)
  7. Mephisto Waltz (1:28)
  8. Forever Free (5:08)
  9. Maneater (4:46)
  10. Rebel In The F.D.G. (5:08)
  11. Locomotive Breath (2:59)
  12. For Whom The Bell Tolls (3:47)
  13. Lake Of Fools (5:32)
  14. War Cry (5:33)
  15. L.O.V.E. Machine (Live) (4:47)
  16. Blind In Texas (Live) (6:53)

Credits

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