Flush the Fashion
Alice Cooper · 1980
28 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock
A bold fusion of new wave and classic rock that embraces the absurdity of modern life.
Why this album works
'Flush the Fashion' received mixed reviews but showcased Alice Cooper's adaptability during a transitional period in rock music. It reached number 59 on the Billboard 200 chart and is notable for its commentary on societal issues, particularly through tracks like 'Clones (We’re All),' which resonated with audiences amidst growing concerns about conformity in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Best for
- brief energetic bursts of fun quirky themes and absurdity for upbeat gatherings
- Context
- Released on April 28, 1980, 'Flush the Fashion' marked Alice Cooper's shift towards a more new wave sound following his commercial peak in the 1970s. This album was significant as it was his first collaboration with producer Roy Thomas Baker, known for his work with Queen, indicating a departure from Cooper’s traditional glam rock roots. The album came after the less commercially successful 'From the Inside' (1978), positioning Cooper in an experimental phase of his career.
- 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 Talk Talk 2:09
- 2 Clones (We’re All) Standout 3:03
- 3 Pain 4:06
- 4 Leather Boots 1:36
- 5 Aspirin Damage 2:57
- 6 Nuclear Infected 2:14
- 7 Grim Facts 3:24
- 8 Model Citizen Standout 2:39
- 9 Dance Yourself to Death Standout 3:08
- 10 Headlines 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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