Released in May 2004, 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.
Track listing:
1. "Overture" –
3:33
2. "Why Am I Here" – :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" – :53
13. "The Running Man" –
4:19
14. "Raging Storm" –
5:45
The band:
Blackie Lawless (rhythm guitar and lead vocals)
Darrel Roberts (lead guitar)
Mike Duda (bass and back vocals)
Stet Howland (drums and back vocals)