American Psycho (album)

American Psycho is an album by the Misfits. Released May 13, 1997, it was the first to be recorded and released without the band's founder and former leader Glenn Danzig.^[1] Bassist Jerry Only, after years of litigation, reached a settlement with Danzig and was granted the rights to use the band's name and image to record and perform. The album additionally marked the addition of musician Michale Graves.^[1]

Originally, the album was going to be titled Dead Kings Rise, a play on the band's resurrection, but was changed when the title track didn't make the album. The album was produced by Daniel Rey, who has produced for artists such as the Ramones and White Zombie.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]
Entertainment Weekly	B^[3]
Rolling Stone	^[4]
PopMatters	Positive^[1]

Entertainment Weekly said "Their goofy formula of lyrics inspired by bad horror movies, poppy vocals, and blasting hardcore is still excellent mosh-pit fodder."^[3]

Track listing

All tracks written by the Misfits (Michale Graves, Jerry Only, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, and Dr. Chud) except where noted.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Abominable Dr. Phibes (Instrumental)"	1:41
2.	"American Psycho"	2:06
3.	"Speak of the Devil"	1:47
4.	"Walk Among Us"	1:23
5.	"The Hunger"	1:43
6.	"From Hell They Came"	2:16
7.	"Dig Up Her Bones"	3:01
8.	"Blacklight"	1:27
9.	"Resurrection"	1:29
10.	"This Island Earth"	2:15
11.	"Crimson Ghost"	2:01
12.	"Day of the Dead"	1:49
13.	"The Haunting"	1:25
14.	"Mars Attacks"	2:28
15.	"Hate the Living, Love the Dead"	1:36
16.	"Shining"	2:59
17.	"Don't Open 'Til Doomsday" "Hell Night" (hidden track; written by the Misfits and Daniel Rey)	7:58

LP bonus track
No.	Title	Length
18.	"Dead Kings Rise"

Chart positions

Chart	Peak Position
Billboard 200	117

Personnel

Michale Graves - vocals
Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein - guitar
Jerry Only - bass
Dr. Chud - drums, keyboards (songs 1, 3, 4, 8, 10)
Daniel Rey - keyboards on track 7

References

1 2 3 Greene, Jr., James (24 September 2008). "The Misfits' American Psycho (1997)". PopMatters.
↑ American Psycho at AllMusic
1 2 Grad, David (May 16, 1997). "American Psycho". Entertainment Weekly. p. 117.
↑ "American Psycho". Rolling Stone.

Misfits

Jerry Only Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein Glenn Danzig Dave Lombardo Manny Martínez Franché Coma Mr. Jim Bobby Steele Joey Image Arthur Googy Robo Brian Damage Dr. Chud Michale Graves Marky Ramone Dez Cadena Eric "Chupacabra" Arce Jerry Caiafa II

Studio albums	Walk Among Us Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood American Psycho Static Age Famous Monsters Project 1950 The Devil's Rain

Live albums	Evilive Evillive II Dead Alive!

Compilation albums	Legacy of Brutality Misfits Collection II The Misfits Cuts from the Crypt

EPs	Beware Evilive "Die, Die My Darling" "Horror X-Mas" "Friday the 13th"

Singles	"Cough/Cool" "Bullet" "Horror Business" "Night of the Living Dead" 3 Hits from Hell "Halloween" "Dig Up Her Bones" "I Wanna Be a NY Ranger" "Scream!" "Monster Mash" "Day the Earth Caught Fire" "This Magic Moment" "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Psycho in the Wax Museum "Land of the Dead" "Twilight of the Dead" "Descending Angel" "Zombie Girl" "Island of Misfit Toys"

Associated acts	The Undead Black Flag Samhain Kryst the Conqueror Danzig Dr. Chud's X-Ward Gorgeous Frankenstein Graves Gotham Road Ramones Osaka Popstar Murphy's Law

Related articles	Discography List of members List of cover versions 12 Hits from Hell Violent World Hell on Earth Fiend Club Lounge Plan 9 Records Misfits Records

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