{"product_id":"w-a-s-p-w-a-s-p-clear","title":"W.A.S.P. - W.A.S.P. [Clear]","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-speed mastered (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.A.S.P.\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in 1984 as a declarative statement of intent from a Los Angeles shock-rock outfit determined to provoke. The self-titled debut established the band's aesthetic: theatrical heavy metal driven by Blackie Lawless's caustic vocals and a visual presentation designed to offend. Within their catalog, this record captures W.A.S.P. at their most raw and unpolished, before the production sophistication of later efforts, making it essential listening for anyone tracking the intersection of metal and punk energy in the mid-1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album moves with propulsive aggression across tracks like \"I Wanna Be Somebody\" and \"B.A.D.,\" where short, punchy song structures and sneering attitude override technical complexity. \"L.O.V.E. Machine\" and \"School Daze\" showcase the group's ear for hook-laden riffs, while \"The Flame\" and \"Hellion\" demonstrate their capacity for something approaching melody within the chaos. The overall sonic atmosphere is deliberately cheap-sounding—thin production, distorted guitars, and Lawless's venom in the mix create an air of disregard for polish. It's this very quality that gives the record its punch; the songs work because they're direct and unfiltered, more concerned with impact than finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition reissue restores the album to vinyl with a half-speed remaster, bringing clarity to the original material without sanitizing its rough character. The package includes a white paper inner sleeve and a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap, with all artwork and credits preserved for collectors seeking the tangible experience of this debut on LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: W.A.S.P.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: W.A.S.P.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Madfish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rock, Heavy Metal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear [Crystal]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Europe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 36551 82501 6\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nA1. I Wanna Be Somebody (3:44)\u003cbr\u003e\nA2. L.O.V.E. Machine (3:52)\u003cbr\u003e\nA3. The Flame (3:42)\u003cbr\u003e\nA4. B.A.D. (3:57)\u003cbr\u003e\nA5. School Daze (3:35)\u003cbr\u003e\nB1. Hellion (3:39)\u003cbr\u003e\nB2. Sleeping (In The Fire) (3:56)\u003cbr\u003e\nB3. On Your Knees (3:49)\u003cbr\u003e\nB4. Tormentor (4:11)\u003cbr\u003e\nB5. The Torture Never Stops (3:56)\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madfish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321367015682,"sku":"SM1598","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9614\/6690\/files\/SM1598.jpg?v=1786375217","url":"https:\/\/disciplinaryrecords.com\/products\/w-a-s-p-w-a-s-p-clear","provider":"Disciplinary Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}