Paranormal
Alice Cooper · 2017
67 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock
A blend of classic rock swagger and theatrical storytelling, steeped in Cooper's signature dark humor.
Why this album works
'Paranormal' debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, reaffirming Cooper's enduring popularity. It received generally positive reviews, emphasizing its solid songwriting and Cooper's ability to blend nostalgia with contemporary rock elements, which helped it resonate across generations.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with humor dynamic energy throughout listening wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 2017, 'Paranormal' marked Alice Cooper's return to original studio material after a six-year gap since 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' (2011). This album showcases his continued evolution as a rock artist while embracing themes of mortality and reflection, resonating with both longtime fans and new listeners.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Paranormal 4:11
- 2 Dead Flies Standout 2:22
- 3 Fireball Standout 4:49
- 4 Paranoiac Personality Standout 3:11
- 5 Fallen in Love 3:33
- 6 Dynamite Road 2:43
- 7 Private Public Breakdown 3:26
- 8 Holy Water 3:08
- 9 Rats 2:38
- 10 The Sound of A 4:06
Disc 2
- 1 Genuine American Girl 4:27
- 2 You and All of Your Friends 2:42
- 3 No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:10
- 4 Under My Wheels 2:56
- 5 Billion Dollar Babies 3:44
- 6 Feed My Frankenstein 5:02
- 7 Only Women Bleed 5:12
- 8 School’s Out 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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