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Mascara and Monsters: The Best of Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper · 2001

76 min · 22 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock

A theatrical blend of hard rock and glam that captures the essence of shock rock's golden age.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical energy for lively gatherings
  • wave-like pacing with dramatic shifts
  • nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs
  • playful irreverence with tongue-in-cheek
  • cathartic moments for full-volume playback

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek deep introspection and calm

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Mascara and Monsters' was released in 2001, Alice Cooper had already solidified his legacy as a pioneer of shock rock. This collection came during a period of renewed interest in his classic hits, following his commercial resurgence with albums like 'Hey Stoopid' in the early '90s. The compilation serves as both a celebration of his influential career and an introduction to new fans.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Kiss· Queen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I’m Eighteen 2:58
  • 2 Is It My Body 2:39
  • 3 Desperado 3:28
  • 4 Under My Wheels 2:47
  • 5 Be My Lover 3:21
  • 6 School’s Out 3:31
  • 7 Elected 3:43
  • 8 Hello Hooray 3:03
  • 9 Generation Landslide 4:32
  • 10 No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:07
  • 11 Billion Dollar Babies 3:39
  • 12 Teenage Lament ’74 3:52
  • 13 Muscle of Love 3:46
  • 14 Only Women Bleed 3:30
  • 15 Department of Youth 3:18
  • 16 Welcome to My Nightmare 2:48
  • 17 I Never Cry 3:43
  • 18 You and Me 3:26
  • 19 How You Gonna See Me Now 3:52
  • 20 From the Inside 3:31
  • 21 Clones (We’re All) 2:51
  • 22 Poison 4:27

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