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.
Why this album works
'Mascara and Monsters' reached the Billboard charts and showcased Alice Cooper's lasting impact on rock music, particularly within the glam rock genre. Its release not only highlighted Cooper's most iconic tracks but also reinforced his status as a cultural icon, influencing countless artists who followed in his footsteps.
- 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
- 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 I’m Eighteen Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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