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Last Command
W.A.S.P.
Last Command
Genre: Metal
 
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Reissue of Blackie & the boys' 1985 album for Capitol with seven bonus tracks added: the B-sides 'Mississippi Queen' & 'Savage' and live versions of 'On Your Knees', 'Hellion', 'L.O.V.E. Machine', 'Animal (Fuck Lik...  more »

     
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All Artists: W.A.S.P.
Title: Last Command
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Original Masters Records/Ka
Original Release Date: 1/1/1985
Re-Release Date: 6/9/1998
Album Type: Original recording reissued
Genre: Metal
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 636551550222

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Reissue of Blackie & the boys' 1985 album for Capitol with seven bonus tracks added: the B-sides 'Mississippi Queen' & 'Savage' and live versions of 'On Your Knees', 'Hellion', 'L.O.V.E. Machine', 'Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)' and 'I Wanna Be Somebody', all recorded at the Lyceum in October of1984. 17 tracks total. Also contains the original cover art.1998 Snapper release.

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S-s-s-SAVAGE!!!
Gitters | 11/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The second WASP album, and another incredibly solid effort. If you are a hard rock fan, you must not miss this one. Once again the weakest track is a cover (Mississippi Queen)...but the rest are ALL great. Wild Child was the song that got me into WASP...and the more I listened the more I was amazed at Blackie's inability to write a bad tune. He writes memorable chorus after chorus and his three part vocal attack is wicked. They say less is more and that is definitely the case when it comes to the guitar side of WASP songs...chords crashing as a backdrop to Blackie's fantastic vocals is perfect...yet the solos always rip. I don't think I could ever say a bad thing about this (in fact the first 3 WASP albums). Even the cover is awesome!Yes the lyrics can be cheesy but they were, for the most part, never intended to be profound (at least not in the early days). And I'd have to disagree with one of the reviews below that says 'Savage' is not worth listening to. It is one of my favorite WASP tunes...the chorus is bloody great...and the verses are as always, good for a laugh ("Tazmanian devil...I'll eat you alive...") Mwahahaha.The inclusion of 5 songs from the Live at The Lyceum set was a nice touch and makes this album even more monstrous than it already was. Those of you who have seen videos of the songs know how awesome that show was...GET THIS TODAY."
The Last Command
Gitters | Allendale, IL United States | 06/21/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"In 1985 W.A.S.P. released their second album "The Last Command" which was a minor hit with a couple of tracks that had popular videos on mtv, those being Wild Child and Blind in Texas.Considering the 1980's was when this kind of music ruled the charts,it disappoints that this group was not more popular than they where. While they aren't those most talented band in the world songs like Ballcrusher, Fistful of Diamonds, Widowmaker,Cries in the Night, Wild Child, and Blind in Texas, are much better than anything from the 80's metal bands that ruled the radio. WASP is a killer band, who put out many great albums, do yourself a favor and by this CD you will not be disappointed. 1990's issues of this album have bonus cuts. The original Capitol records release only contained 10 songs."
A LITTLE LESS IS MORE WITH MORE FINESE!
Kevin Dobbs "dragonboots" | Perth Western Australia | 10/02/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Many artists can fail to follow up with equal abandon with release number two especially when its predecessor was a barn stormer. W.A.S.P certainly delivered everything and more with 'The Last Command'. The delivery of 'more' in this case being a more refined style of writing. The songs demonstrate a little if not too much maturity. Ensuring that the band was seen to be growing and could improve seemed paramount in Blackie's mind as collectively they stretched their wings. This release prooves without a doubt that this band was a lot more than fake blood and stage props. 'Wild Child' lauches right out to meet you being both subtle and hauntingly atmospheric. Hands down the BEST song this band has produced a sonic treat that has inspired lyrics and enough musical sounds swooping in from all sides of the room to have you ducking your head in panic. Just incase you felt betrayed by the change of direction the band had opened this monster with 'Ball Crusher' arrives to let you know that no matter how deep things may get W.A.S.P will always be animals at heart and that gut wrenching emotion would remain essential. And that really is why this disc is so good and enjoyable to listen to. Basically 'The Last Command' has an ample balance of light and shade throughout. 'Widow Maker' sister of 'Wild Child' can sit along side 'Fistful Of Diamonds' son of 'Jack Action' without issue or by feeling disjointed. Two rally to arms songs being the title track and 'Running Wild In The Streets' offer a insight to the creative ideas the band would explore in later years and add value to the strength of side two. 'Blind In Texas' certainly is the most famous song on offer on that side and many W.A.S.P fans may disagree with me, but I think it is a weak link here but that is only my opinion. Now on the other hand 'Cries In The Night' a heart felt ballad is a classic moment to me and maybe that sums things up nicely. A little bit of everything for everyone and not too much of the same. Buy as an essential item and enjoy at peak volume ranges!"