The Neon God: Part 1 – The Rise

The Neon God: Part 1 – The Rise
Studio album by W.A.S.P.
Released	April 6, 2004
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	49:14
Label	Noise/Sanctuary
Producer	Blackie Lawless
W.A.S.P. chronology
Dying for the World (2002) The Neon God: Part 1 – The Rise (2004) The Neon God, Pt. 2: The Demise (2004)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
BW&BK	[2]
KNAC	[3]
Maximum Metal	[4]
Metal Eater	[5]
Metal Reviews	86/100 – 85/100[6]
Metal Rules (1)	[7]
Metal Rules (2)	[8]
Rock Hard	[9]
Ultimate Metal Reviews	(7.7/10)[10]

The Neon God: Part 1 – The Rise, is the first of a two-part conceptual album by W.A.S.P. about an abused and orphaned boy named Jesse, who finds that he has the ability to read and manipulate people. The second album is titled The Neon God, Pt. 2: The Demise.

Track listing

1. "Overture" – 3:33
2. "Why Am I Here" – 0:34
3. "Wishing Well" – 3:34
4. "Sister Sadie (And the Black Habits)" – 7:42
5. "The Rise" – 2:29
6. "Why Am I Nothing" – 0:58
7. "Asylum #9" – 6:19
8. "The Red Room of the Rising Sun" – 4:41
9. "What I'll Never Find" – 6:02
10. "Someone to Love Me" – 0:51
11. "X.T.C. Riders" – 4:34
12. "Me & the Devil" – 0:53
13. "The Running Man" – 4:19
14. "Raging Storm" – 5:45

Personnel

• Blackie Lawless – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, drums
• Darrell Roberts – lead guitar, vocals, drums
• Mike Duda – bass, vocals
• Frankie Banali – drums, percussion
• Stet Howland – drums (track 3)

External links

• http://www.waspnation.com/neonstory.htm

References

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