Prince of Darkness cover

Prince of Darkness

Alice Cooper · 1989

38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock

A theatrical blend of hard rock and glam metal, infused with Cooper's signature macabre storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling in every track
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • macabre themes with playful irony
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek purely serious themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Prince of Darkness' was released in 1989, Alice Cooper had returned to the music scene after a brief hiatus marked by personal struggles and an earlier commercial decline. This album followed his 'Raise Your Fist and Yell' in 1987 and marked his resurgence into the glam metal genre as it was gaining popularity, showcasing his reinvigorated energy and theatrical flair.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Kiss· Queen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prince of Darkness 5:12
  • 2 Roses on White Lace 4:30
  • 3 Teenage Frankenstein 3:41
  • 4 He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask) 3:51
  • 5 Billion Dollar Babies 3:21
  • 6 Lock Me Up 3:26
  • 7 Simple Disobedience 3:30
  • 8 Thrill My Gorilla 2:58
  • 9 Life and Death of the Party 3:43
  • 10 Freedom 4:09

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata