The Nightmare Returns cover

The Nightmare Returns

Alice Cooper

17 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock

A theatrical blend of hard rock and glam elements, laced with dark humor and macabre storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling with flair
  • fragmented pacing keeps engagement
  • dark humor for playful spirits
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • carnival-like energy throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of consistent flow
  • prefer subtle, quiet moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'The Nightmare Returns' marked Alice Cooper's return to the stage after a brief hiatus. This album followed his successful 'Welcome to My Nightmare' and showcased his unique blend of horror and rock theatrics during a peak period of his career.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· Kiss· Queen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Welcome to My Nightmare
  • 2 Billion Dollar Babies
  • 3 No More Mr. Nice Guy
  • 4 Be My Lover
  • 5 I’m Eighteen
  • 6 The World Needs Guts
  • 7 Give It Up
  • 8 Cold Ethyl
  • 9 Only Women Bleed
  • 10 Go to Hell
  • 11 The Ballad of Dwight Fry
  • 12 Teenage Frankenstein
  • 13 Sick Things
  • 14 I Love the Dead
  • 15 School’s Out
  • 16 Elected
  • 17 Under My Wheels

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata