Billion Dollar Babies
Alice Cooper · 1973
41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · shock rock
A theatrical blend of hard rock and shock elements, laced with biting satire and flamboyant performances.
Why this album works
'Billion Dollar Babies' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became one of the best-selling albums of the year. The album's single 'Elected' became an anthem during the 1974 U.S. presidential elections, showcasing Cooper's influence in popular culture beyond music.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling experiences dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on February 25, 1973, 'Billion Dollar Babies' was Alice Cooper's sixth studio album, following the commercially successful 'School's Out'. At this point in his career, Cooper was solidifying his status as a pioneer of shock rock, pushing boundaries with both sound and stagecraft, while also achieving mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Ozzy Osbourne· Lordi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello Hooray 4:15
- 2 Raped and Freezin’ 3:19
- 3 Elected Standout 4:05
- 4 Billion Dollar Babies Standout 3:43
- 5 Unfinished Sweet 6:18
- 6 No More Mr. Nice Guy Standout 3:06
- 7 Generation Landslide 4:31
- 8 Sick Things 4:18
- 9 Mary Ann 2:21
- 10 I Love the Dead 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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