W.A.S.P. - Inside the Electric Circus (1986)
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๐งจ W.A.S.P. – Inside the Electric Circus (1986)
Inside the Electric Circus is the third studio album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P., released in October–November 1986 through Capitol Records. It followed the band’s second album The Last Command and marked a stylistic shift toward more radio‑ready hard rock and glam metal while still retaining heavy elements. The album reached No. 60 on the US Billboard 200, staying on the chart for 19 weeks.
This record is also notable for being the first full‑length W.A.S.P. album where Blackie Lawless played guitar after switching from bass.
๐ Tracklist
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The Big Welcome – 1:21
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Inside the Electric Circus – 3:33
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I Don’t Need No Doctor – 3:26 (Ray Charles cover)
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9.5.-N.A.S.T.Y. – 4:47
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Restless Gypsy – 4:59
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Shoot from the Hip – 4:38
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I’m Alive – 4:22
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Easy Living – 3:10 (Uriah Heep cover)
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Sweet Cheetah – 5:14
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Mantronic – 4:08
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King of Sodom and Gomorrah – 3:46
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The Rock Rolls On – 3:50
1997 remastered edition bonus tracks:
13. Flesh & Fire – 4:37
14. D.B. Blues – 3:24
๐ธ Album Credits
Band Members:
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Blackie Lawless – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
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Chris Holmes – lead guitar
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Johnny Rod – bass, backing vocals
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Steve Riley – drums, backing vocals
Production:
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Produced by Blackie Lawless
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Engineers and mixing credits vary by edition; notable names include Duane Baron and Michael Wagener on some pressings.
๐ฅ Fun Facts
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Blackie Lawless has referred to Inside the Electric Circus in interviews as one of the weaker albums of his career, calling it “a recording from a tired band.”
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The album includes two cover songs (“I Don’t Need No Doctor” and “Easy Living”), an unusual choice that has divided fan opinions.
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The single “9.5.-N.A.S.T.Y.” was released ahead of the album and became one of its most recognizable tracks among fans.
๐ง Trivia
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Inside the Electric Circus was released only about a year after The Last Command, reflecting a period where W.A.S.P. was under pressure to produce albums quickly.
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The track “I Don’t Need No Doctor” gave the band a chance to interpret a classic soul song in a hard‑rock context, exposing W.A.S.P. to fans of other genres.
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Fans are split on the album’s quality; some appreciate its melodic hooks and rock sensibilities, while others feel it strays too far from the raw shock‑metal sound of the band’s earlier work.
๐ก Did You Know?
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Inside the Electric Circus is the first album where Blackie Lawless played guitar in place of bass, a lineup change that influenced the band’s sound going forward.
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Despite mixed critical and fan reactions, the album’s title track, “Restless Gypsy,” and “I’m Alive” remain highlights for many listeners. .
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