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W.A.S.P. - Still Not Black Enough (1995)

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🎸 W.A.S.P. — Still Not Black Enough (1995)

Still Not Black Enough is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band W.A.S.P., first released in June 1995 in Japan and later in 1996 in other territories. Although released under the band name, it was originally intended as a solo album by frontman Blackie Lawless, but he chose to keep the W.A.S.P. branding because many songs retained the classic W.A.S.P. sound and emotional depth. The record continues the introspective and personal lyrical themes that Blackie explored on The Crimson Idol, this time without relying on a fictional character to tell the story.

📀 Tracklist

The album’s track listing varies slightly between versions (Japanese/European vs U.S. releases). Below is a representative combined listing seen across editions; not all releases include every track:

Still Not Black Enough – 4:02
Somebody to Love (Jefferson Airplane cover) – 2:50
Black Forever – 3:17
Scared to Death – 5:03
Goodbye America – 4:47
Keep Holding On – 4:04
Rock and Roll to Death – 3:45
Breathe – 3:44
I Can’t – 3:07
No Way Out of Here – 3:39
One Tribe (bonus on some editions)
Tie Your Mother Down (bonus on some U.S. editions)
Whole Lotta Rosie (bonus AC/DC cover on some editions)

🧑‍🔧 Album Credits

Musicians:

Blackie Lawless – lead vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, occasional sitar and piano (primary creative force)
Bob Kulick – lead guitar
Frankie Banali – drums
Stet Howland – additional percussion on some tracks
Mark Josephson – electric violin
Tracey Whitney & K.C. Calloway – background vocals

Production:

Produced and arranged by Blackie Lawless
Engineered and mixed by Mikey Davis, with mastering by Andy Van Dette on some editions

🔥 Fun Facts

Although a W.A.S.P. album, Still Not Black Enough was essentially a Blackie Lawless solo project, similar to what had occurred with The Crimson Idol.
The album includes covers of Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody to Love” and bonus AC/DC tracks on certain editions, showcasing Blackie’s broader rock influences.
The music video for “Black Forever” became the most recognizable visual from the album era, featuring symbolic imagery that matched the record’s emotional tone.
There was no official tour for the album; Blackie promoted it mainly through select appearances rather than full live runs.
Different regional pressings of the album can have significantly different track lists, which can confuse collectors.

🧠 Trivia

Lyrically, the album is considered one of Blackie Lawless’s most personal and emotionally raw works, touching on themes of isolation, fame pressures, self‑reflection, and emotional struggle.
Fans often treat this album as a continuation of the emotional territory covered on The Crimson Idol but more direct, since Blackie addresses his own life rather than a fictional character’s story.
Due to limited promotion and staggered regional releases, the album is less well‑known than many of the band’s earlier records but has developed a dedicated following among longtime fans.

💡 Did You Know?

Some longtime listeners regard Still Not Black Enough as underrated within the band’s catalog, praising its songwriting depth and emotional honesty.
The Japanese edition was the first to be released in 1995, with other markets following later, which contributed to its relatively limited commercial impact compared with earlier W.A.S.P. albums.
Despite its introspective and somber character, the album contains standout tracks that blend heartfelt balladry with classic rock and metal hooks.