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The Beast of Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper · 1993

50 min · 14 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant compilation that blends glam rock bravado with hard-hitting riffs and theatrical storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    School’s Out Start here — This anthem of teenage rebellion captures the spirit of freedom and youthful defiance, making it an enduring summer staple.
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    Only Women Bleed — With its poignant lyrics addressing gender and vulnerability, this track showcases Cooper's range as a songwriter beyond shock value.
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    I’m Eighteen — A defining coming-of-age song that encapsulates the angst and confusion of adolescence, resonating deeply with multiple generations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for rebellious spirit
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • nostalgic reflections on youth
  • theatrical storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer subtle, introspective sounds
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — A compilation that encapsulates Alice Cooper's extensive career for new listeners.
Themes
teenage rebellion· gender issues· societal expectations· shock rock theater
Career context
Released in 1993, The Beast of Alice Cooper is a retrospective greatest hits album that encapsulates the artist's extensive career from the early 1970s through the 1980s. By this time, Alice Cooper had already established himself as a pioneering figure in shock rock, transitioning from his early experimental phases into mainstream success with iconic tracks.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Kiss· Queen

Tracklist

  • 1 School’s Out Start here 3:29
  • 2 Under My Wheels 2:44
  • 3 Billion Dollar Babies 3:39
  • 4 Be My Lover 3:22
  • 5 Desperado 3:28
  • 6 Is It My Body 2:40
  • 7 Only Women Bleed 5:48
  • 8 Elected 4:06
  • 9 I’m Eighteen 2:56
  • 10 Hello Hooray 4:16
  • 11 No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:07
  • 12 Teenage Lament ’74 3:53
  • 13 Muscle of Love 3:46
  • 14 Department of Youth 3:19

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