Muscle of Love
Alice Cooper · 1973
39 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock
A gritty blend of glam rock and hard rock with theatrical flair and provocative lyrics.
Why this album works
'Muscle of Love' debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's continued popularity. The title track garnered significant radio play and remains a staple in Cooper's live shows, highlighting the album's lasting impact on glam rock music. Its blend of provocative themes and catchy hooks further solidified Cooper's role as a pioneer of shock rock.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove theatrical flair for drama playful irreverence throughout tracks
- Context
- Released on November 20, 1973, 'Muscle of Love' was Alice Cooper's final studio album before his first breakup with the original band. At this point, the group was riding high after the success of their previous albums like 'Billion Dollar Babies' and was exploring a more mature sound. This album showcases a transition as they began to navigate fame and its pressures, ultimately leading to a shift in their musical direction.
- 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 Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo) 5:10
- 2 Never Been Sold Before Standout 4:28
- 3 Hard Hearted Alice 4:53
- 4 Crazy Little Child 5:03
- 5 Working Up a Sweat 3:32
- 6 Muscle of Love Standout 3:45
- 7 Man With the Golden Gun 4:12
- 8 Teenage Lament ’74 Standout 3:53
- 9 Woman Machine 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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