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Hollywood Vampires

Hollywood Vampires · 2015

48 min · 14 tracks · hard rock

A hard rock tribute pulsating with gritty riffs and playful reimaginings of classic anthems from rock's storied past.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Raise the Dead — This track captures the group’s ethos of celebrating rock legends while delivering a robust sound that pays homage to the genre's roots.
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    School’s Out / Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 — Combining two iconic tracks, this medley showcases the band's ability to blend classic anthems with their own flair, creating an energetic climax.
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    My Dead Drunk Friends — An original song that stands out on the album, it embodies the spirit of camaraderie among rock icons while reflecting on loss and celebration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album effectively reimagines classic rock songs but lacks strong original material and cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an original track that sets a dark, theatrical tone before transitioning into a series of classic rock covers.
  • The last three tracks feature a notable shift in energy, with 'School’s Out / Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2' closing the album on a high note.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • party-ready sing-along anthems
  • short bursts of energetic tracks
  • playful reinterpretations of classics
  • late-night revelry with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer long, contemplative pieces
  • seek deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Hollywood Vampires is a supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, and Johnny Depp, marking their debut album in 2015 after forming in 2012. This release reflects their commitment to honoring the legends of rock music while also showcasing their collaborative chemistry and unique interpretations of beloved tracks.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Aerosmith· Guns N' Roses

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Last Vampire 1:35
  • 2 Raise the Dead 3:31
  • 3 My Generation 2:47
  • 4 Whole Lotta Love 4:13
  • 5 I Got a Line on You 2:48
  • 6 Five to One / Break On Through (to the Other Side) 4:17
  • 7 One / Jump Into the Fire 5:07
  • 8 Come and Get It 2:59
  • 9 Jeepster 2:42
  • 10 Cold Turkey 3:07
  • 11 Manic Depression 2:43
  • 12 Itchycoo Park 2:55
  • 13 School’s Out / Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 5:14
  • 14 My Dead Drunk Friends 4:30

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