What does Flush the Fashion sound like?

A blend of new wave and hard rock, showcasing a theatrical edge with biting social commentary. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal. Start with "Clones (We’re All)".

Is Flush the Fashion a good place to start with Alice Cooper?

Yes, Flush the Fashion is recommended as a starting point for new Alice Cooper listeners. A blend of new wave and hard rock, showcasing a theatrical edge with biting social commentary. Flush the Fashion marked Alice Cooper's transition into the 1980s, following his commercial success in the 1970s with albums like Billion Dollar Babies. This release represented a shift towards a more new wave sound, as Cooper experimented with contemporary musical styles while maintaining his signature shock rock theatrics.

Who is Flush the Fashion for?

Flush the Fashion works well if you're into brief energetic bursts of fun, quirky themes and absurdity and for upbeat gatherings.

How many songs are on Flush the Fashion?

Flush the Fashion has 10 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Flush the Fashion

Alice Cooper · 1980

28 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A blend of new wave and hard rock, showcasing a theatrical edge with biting social commentary.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Clones (We’re All) Start here — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and satirical take on conformity, encapsulating the album's exploration of identity amidst societal pressures.
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Model Citizen — With its sharp lyrics and infectious beat, this song critiques societal expectations and superficiality, emblematic of Cooper's lyrical prowess during this era.
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Dance Yourself to Death — This track combines danceable rhythms with a darkly humorous message about escapism, reflecting Cooper's unique approach to addressing serious themes through upbeat music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album blends new wave and hard rock effectively, showcasing Alice Cooper's adaptability while maintaining his theatrical edge.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
Several tracks feature prominent synthesizer lines that contrast with traditional hard rock guitar riffs, creating a hybrid sound.
The lyrics often employ sharp social commentary, with a theatrical delivery that aligns with Cooper's established persona.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

brief energetic bursts of fun
quirky themes and absurdity
for upbeat gatherings
quick-paced tracks for focus

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, immersive albums
seek deep emotional introspection

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a shift in sound towards new wave, differing from earlier hard rock styles.
Themes: societal conformity· modern absurdity· theatrical critique
Career context: Flush the Fashion marked Alice Cooper's transition into the 1980s, following his commercial success in the 1970s with albums like Billion Dollar Babies. This release represented a shift towards a more new wave sound, as Cooper experimented with contemporary musical styles while maintaining his signature shock rock theatrics.
Stylistic neighbors: David Bowie· Kiss· Queen