The Strange Case of Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper · 2012
19 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock
A theatrical blend of rock anthems and haunting ballads that explore the darker sides of human experience.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its mix of classic hits and new tracks, highlighting Cooper's lasting impact on rock music. It received positive reviews from critics, emphasizing its cohesive storytelling and theatricality, which have defined Cooper's career and influence over generations of artists.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with drama fragmented pacing keeps engagement dark themes with haunting melodies
- Context
- Released in early 2012, 'The Strange Case of Alice Cooper' marked a reflective moment in Alice Cooper's career as he revisited his iconic hits while also introducing new material. This album followed his successful return to the music scene with 'Along Came a Spider' in 2008, showcasing both nostalgia and evolution as he celebrated over four decades in rock.
- 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 Intro
- 2 From the Inside
- 3 Serious
- 4 Nurse Rosetta
- 5 The Quiet Room
- 6 I Never Cry
- 7 Devil’s Food
- 8 Welcome to My Nightmare Standout
- 9 Billion Dollar Babies
- 10 Only Women Bleed Standout
- 11 No More Mr. Nice Guy
- 12 I’m Eighteen
- 13 The Black Widow
- 14 Wish I Was Born in Beverly Hills
- 15 Ballad of Dwight Fry
- 16 Go to Hell
- 17 How You Gonna See Me Now
- 18 Inmates (We’re All Crazy)
- 19 School’s Out
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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