Raise Your Fist and Yell
Alice Cooper · 1987
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock
A hard-hitting blend of glam metal and shock rock, infused with dark theatricality and rebellious energy.
Why this album works
The album peaked at No. 59 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating Cooper's enduring appeal despite changing musical landscapes. It also gained attention for its provocative themes and imagery, contributing to the ongoing dialogue around shock rock and its societal implications during the late '80s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo rebellious energy late-night adrenaline boost sing-along anthems for friends
- Context
- By 1987, Alice Cooper was in a phase of revitalization after a decade-long struggle with substance abuse. "Raise Your Fist and Yell" marked his return to form, following the critical and commercial success of his previous album, "Constrictor". This record showcased a more aggressive sound that aligned with the glam metal movement's rise in popularity.
- 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 Freedom Standout 4:10
- 2 Lock Me Up 3:25
- 3 Give the Radio Back 3:34
- 4 Step on You 3:39
- 5 Not That Kind of Love 3:15
- 6 Prince of Darkness Standout 5:10
- 7 Time to Kill 3:38
- 8 Chop, Chop, Chop Standout 3:07
- 9 Gail 2:30
- 10 Roses on White Lace 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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