Dragontown cover

Dragontown

Alice Cooper · 2001

51 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock

A darkly theatrical exploration of mortality intertwined with hard-hitting rock and Alice Cooper's signature shock aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • darkly theatrical storytelling
  • immersive journey through mortality
  • thought-provoking lyrical depth
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek lighthearted, carefree themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon its release in 2001, 'Dragontown' marked Alice Cooper's 24th studio album, following the commercial success of 'Brutal Planet' in 2000. At this point in his career, Cooper was experiencing a renaissance, revitalizing his sound through a blend of hard rock and gothic themes that resonated with both longtime fans and new listeners drawn to his theatricality.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Kiss· Queen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Triggerman 4:00
  • 2 Deeper 4:36
  • 3 Dragontown 5:06
  • 4 Sex, Death and Money 3:39
  • 5 Fantasy Man 4:07
  • 6 Somewhere in the Jungle 5:22
  • 7 Disgraceland 3:34
  • 8 Sister Sara 4:35
  • 9 Every Woman Has a Name 3:45
  • 10 I Just Wanna Be God 3:53
  • 11 It’s Much Too Late 4:40
  • 12 The Sentinel 3:53

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