Constrictor
Alice Cooper · 1986
37 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock
A hard-hitting blend of glam metal and shock rock, brimming with theatricality and rebellious energy.
Why this album works
'Constrictor' produced the single 'He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask),' which became synonymous with the horror movie 'Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.' The album received mixed reviews but helped revive Cooper's career, reaching No. 54 on the Billboard 200 chart and introducing his theatrical style to a new generation.
- Best for
- steady pace for energetic vibes theatrical flair for dramatic impact rebellious anthems for group sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Constrictor' marked Alice Cooper's return to form after a period of personal struggles and commercial decline. This album followed his hiatus from music during the late 1970s and early 1980s, re-establishing him in the burgeoning glam metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Springsteen· Neil Young· Cher· Bob Dylan· Bon Jovi· Cyndi Lauper· Prince· Elvis Presley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Teenage Frankenstein Standout 3:37
- 2 Give It Up 4:10
- 3 Thrill My Gorilla 3:06
- 4 Life and Death of the Party 3:43
- 5 Simple Disobedience 3:28
- 6 The World Needs Guts 3:58
- 7 Trick Bag 4:14
- 8 Crawlin’ 3:21
- 9 The Great American Success Story Standout 3:36
- 10 He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask) 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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