The Crimson Idol 1992 Album

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I'm not saying the other WASP records leading up to this one aren't good, but I'm not enamored of them as much as others seem to be. However, The Crimson Idol is a different story. Essentially, it's a Blackie Lawless solo album, and it's a rock opera about a reluctant rock star kid. In 1972 this would have been a big deal, but in 1992, it got relegated to Europe. And guess what? Despite all of the potential trappings, it's a fine record - certainly a fresh change from the sex shock material which the group was normally known for. Check it out.