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Along Came a Spider

Alice Cooper · 2008

56 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock

A theatrical blend of heavy rock and narrative storytelling, steeped in dark humor and classic Alice Cooper flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with dark humor
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • engaging storytelling through song
  • immersive experience from start to

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid cohesive storytelling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Along Came a Spider' is Alice Cooper's first studio album in four years, following 2004's 'The Eyes of Alice Cooper'. At this point, he was revitalizing his career after a series of health challenges and a return to a more conceptual songwriting approach. The album showcases his enduring ability to fuse rock with theatricality, reflecting both personal growth and artistic reinvention.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Kiss· Queen

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Prologue / I Know Where You Live 4:22
  • 2 Vengeance Is Mine 4:26
  • 3 Wake the Dead 3:54
  • 4 Catch Me If You Can 3:16
  • 5 (In Touch With) Your Feminine Side 3:16
  • 6 Wrapped in Silk 4:17
  • 7 Killed by Love 3:34
  • 8 I’m Hungry 3:58
  • 9 The One That Got Away 3:22
  • 10 Salvation 4:36
  • 11 I Am the Spider / Epilogue 5:21
  • 12 Shadow of Yourself 3:33
  • 13 I’ll Still Be There 3:55
  • 14 Salvation (acoustic unplugged) 4:50

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