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6/10 Rock 4-22-2025
Like lots of other reviewers, I knew the Alice Cooper persona more than the music! Found it really enjoyable - it's definitely glam rock in parts, but I was surprised how sixties (slightly psych/wall of sound) some of the songs sound, given it was released in 1973.
I could tell instantly that this wasn’t for me. 2.5/5
The only Alice cooper album I like.
Ok, but not what I care to listen to.
I was fully ready to hate this Disney version of shock rock. Turns out the tunes are pretty fun!
Billion Dollar Babies is the sixth, and most successful album by Alice Cooper. Alice Cooper was the chosen name of the band; the lead singer Vincent Furnier eventually assumed the name, eventually legally changing his name to Alice Cooper. Billion Dollar Babies is the band's most successful album. Cooper makes "shocking" glam rock, with tracks like "Sick Things," "Raped and Freezin," and "I love the Dead." They may have been regarded as shocking at the time, but sound campy and predictable a few decades later. The album includes one of the band's biggest hits - "No More Mr. Nice Guy" - but that song is not good enough to help an otherwise forgettable album.
I like it, good old Hard Rock vibes. Nice one. Best tracks for me "No more Mr. Nice Guy" and « Generation Landslide »
I enjoyed it but some songs were a bit too odd for my liking
For me, just another bland hard rock album. Unfinished Sweet had an interesting part. A bit weird and drony. And that's it, nothing more interesting to say about the album, since I don't like hard rock.
A solid album that I kind of expected to go darker.
Alice Cooper est la quintessence de l'interprète/personnage. L'album est grandiose, d'une grande puissance dramatique, mais très maîtrisé, ne verse pas dans l'outrance. J'ai vraiment aimé.
Seemingly impossible to enjoy.
Takes me back to my youth. Remember buying this. Whilst not as acclaimed as Schools out, which was also in my collection, still good to listen to. I say good, it doesn't have the draw and appeal it once had but Alice Cooper is such a legendary figure in music and it was groundbreaking stuff at the time. The gruesome makeup, the live snakes on stage, the whole set up. Although not what I would choose to listen to these days it was good to hear it again. Deserves its place in this list for sure.
Amazing album, I adore Alice Cooper.
Enjoyed listening. No big takeaways.
Meh. I'm starting to think I only like Mr. Cooper's hits. "No More Mr. Nice Guy" is truly the only standout track musically. Lyrically, I appreciate a lot of the subversive themes, but I feel like I'm supposed to laugh at the subversion and I can't find the actual humor. Trust me, I'd be the first to laugh at a song about necrophilia or sexual harassment. It doesn't work that well for me here. Maybe it's a little too subdued for me and I prefer a more in-your-face approach. And maybe that's what this was at the time, but now it feels relatively tame.
More melodic and fun than I was expecting! Basically showtunes, very Meatloaf.
A classic. Fun and a little spooky
Threatened excitement but never gave it
Lol. Not what I expected. A far cry from the Alice Cooper I remember. "You're poisooooonnnnn!" Plenty of weird. Should be more songs about dental great. Kinda ok though. I'd listen again. That's a three.
Not a big Alice Cooper guy, but this was not that bad. Mainly I appreciated the fact that the majority of these songs were referenced in the TMBG song Why Must I Be Sad.
I saw Alice Cooper live once. It was a good time. Listening to this wasn’t.
I dig this a lot more than I thought I would! My dad introduced me to it when I was 12, I'd guess, and I remember a few of the songs well. Others didn't register at all, including the excellent, proto-Primal Scream Generation Landslide and Mary Ann. There's a lot more tonal variety here than I would have guessed. Nice to have my expectations challenged.
Elected
3/10 - It was annoying and unenjoyable. I did not really like his voice or most of the instrumentation. Mary Ann was different enough to have some good parts
It was fine
I always thought Alice Cooper was a woman. Some cool brass in elected. A nice album, but I can only do so much 70s-80s dad rock, 3*
Fine instrumentals, weird edgy lyrics, nothing particularly interesting or memorable
Enjoyed this the longer it went on, solid album
First listen of Alice Cooper and sort of expected more. It was fine but not exactly shocking. I love the dead to finish was bizarre
This guy…. I certainly heard a ton of this band growing up, and for the most part, I liked it. Typical boy stuff. Early Shock and Awe. Now it sounds simple and generic, and the vocals are shit. But that was never the point. Alice is an entertainer, and he mastered his craft. Even my dad started listening to them… a man who swore by high and tight hair and boring harmony. 3 stars for reminding me of my pop.
This reminded me a lot of an American The Who. A lot of super interesting song ideas and concepts. Sometimes the “edgier” parts come across a little corny to me from a modern perspective. Favorites were Elected, Generation Landslide, and I Love The Dead.
82% Best: Raped and Freezin’; Elected; Billion Dollar Babies; Unfinished Sweet Must-Hear? Sure
Huh. I was actually really curious to have this album and see what Alice Cooper is about. Not what I would have thought. Not for me but wasn’t bad.
## In-Depth Review of *Billion Dollar Babies* by Alice Cooper Alice Cooper’s *Billion Dollar Babies*, released on February 27, 1973, is a landmark in rock history. It represents the peak of the original Alice Cooper band’s success, blending provocative themes, theatricality, and polished production to create one of the most iconic albums of the 1970s. Below is an analysis of its lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, followed by a discussion of its strengths and weaknesses. --- ### **Lyrics** The lyrics on *Billion Dollar Babies* are a masterclass in shock rock storytelling. Alice Cooper (Vincent Furnier) and the band delve into taboo topics with a mix of humor, horror, and satire: - **Dark Humor and Shock Value**: Tracks like "I Love the Dead" explore necrophilia in a tongue-in-cheek manner, while "Raped and Freezin’" uses absurdity to tackle uncomfortable themes. The latter tells a bizarre story of a hitchhiker who finds himself in an awkward situation with a domineering woman in Mexico[1][7]. - **Social Commentary**: "Elected," a reworking of their earlier song "Reflected," mocks political ambition with biting sarcasm. Its release during the Watergate scandal added to its relevance[5]. - **Personal Reflection**: "No More Mr. Nice Guy" is semi-autobiographical, addressing how Alice Cooper's public persona alienated his family and church community[5]. - **Playful Macabre**: Songs like "Sick Things" and "Unfinished Sweet" combine grotesque imagery with theatrical flair, creating a carnival-like atmosphere[6]. While some lyrics may seem dated or overly provocative today, they were groundbreaking for their time in challenging societal norms and pushing boundaries. --- ### **Music** Musically, *Billion Dollar Babies* refines Alice Cooper's raw early sound into something more polished and accessible: - **Diverse Styles**: The album blends hard rock, glam rock, and theatrical elements. Tracks like "Hello Hooray" open with grandiose flair, while "Generation Landslide" leans on folk-rock influences[3][6]. - **Anthemic Quality**: Songs such as "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and the title track are built around catchy hooks and memorable riffs that make them enduring classics[3][5]. - **Innovative Arrangements**: Producer Bob Ezrin’s influence is evident in the layered production and use of sound effects. For example, "Unfinished Sweet" features dental drill sounds that enhance its theme of dental fear[1][4]. - **Collaborations**: The title track features vocals from Donovan, adding an eerie texture to the song's heavy atmosphere[6]. The musicianship from Neal Smith (drums), Dennis Dunaway (bass), Michael Bruce (guitar), Glen Buxton (guitar), and guest guitarists Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner is top-notch throughout. --- ### **Production** Bob Ezrin’s production elevates *Billion Dollar Babies* into a polished spectacle: - **Clarity and Balance**: The album moves away from the garage rock vibe of earlier records to achieve a cleaner sound that highlights each instrument distinctly[4][8]. - **Theatrical Soundscapes**: Ezrin creates an immersive experience with dramatic dynamics and effects that complement Alice Cooper’s macabre themes[4][6]. - **Commercial Appeal**: The production strikes a balance between gritty rock energy and radio-friendly polish, making it accessible without losing its edge[3]. Ezrin’s work ensures that each track feels like part of a cohesive yet varied album. --- ### **Themes** The central theme of *Billion Dollar Babies* is decadence—both personal and societal: - **Celebrity Excess**: The album reflects the band’s astonishment at their newfound wealth and fame. Songs like the title track revel in this excess while mocking it at the same time[1][5]. - **Taboo Exploration**: By tackling subjects like necrophilia ("I Love the Dead") and political corruption ("Elected"), the album challenges societal norms head-on[1][7]. - **Youth Rebellion**: Tracks such as "No More Mr. Nice Guy" serve as anthems for disaffected youth, aligning with Alice Cooper's image as an anti-establishment provocateur[5][8]. The album captures the zeitgeist of early 1970s America—a period marked by political scandals, cultural shifts, and growing cynicism. --- ### **Influence** *Billion Dollar Babies* cemented Alice Cooper’s legacy as pioneers of shock rock: - **Cultural Impact**: The album topped both U.S. and U.K. charts—a rare feat for American bands at the time—and became their first platinum-certified release[1][8]. - **Inspiration for Glam Rock**: Its theatricality influenced artists like David Bowie and Kiss, who incorporated similar elements into their performances. - **Legacy in Shock Rock**: Bands like Marilyn Manson owe much to Alice Cooper’s ability to blend horror aesthetics with mainstream appeal. The album’s influence extends beyond music into broader pop culture, setting new standards for rock theatrics. --- ### **Pros** 1. **Strong Songwriting**: Tracks like "No More Mr. Nice Guy," "Elected," and "Generation Landslide" showcase clever lyrics paired with memorable melodies. 2. **Polished Production**: Bob Ezrin’s work ensures every track sounds crisp while retaining its raw energy. 3. **Thematic Cohesion**: Despite not being a concept album, its exploration of decadence ties the songs together. 4. **Cultural Relevance**: Its provocative themes resonated with audiences during a turbulent era. 5. **Musical Versatility**: The album balances hard rock anthems with experimental tracks. --- ### **Cons** 1. **Shock Over Substance?** Some critics argue that certain tracks rely too heavily on shock value without deeper meaning ("Raped and Freezin’")[7]. 2. **Dated Themes**: While groundbreaking in 1973, some lyrics may feel less impactful or appropriate by today’s standards. 3. **Uneven Quality**: Lesser-known tracks like "Sick Things" lack the immediacy of hits like "No More Mr. Nice Guy"[3]. 4. **Over-the-Top Production**: For some listeners, Ezrin’s theatrical approach might overshadow the raw energy of earlier albums. --- ### Conclusion *Billion Dollar Babies* remains one of Alice Cooper's most iconic albums—a bold statement that pushed boundaries both musically and thematically. Its blend of shock value, humor, and polished production helped define an era while influencing generations of artists to come. While not without flaws—some tracks prioritize provocation over depth—it stands as a quintessential example of 1970s rock excess done right. For fans of theatrical rock or anyone interested in exploring the roots of shock rock, *Billion Dollar Babies* is essential listening.
Never liked Cooper, and this album didn't change that.
This was a fantastic album. It was great music, not as heavy as I was thinking, and really flowed well together.
Catchy, a good rockin' tune with some commentary here and there.
This sound isn't all that distinctive from its contemporaries so it distinguishes itself by having a good singer who makes a great act. It doesn't take itself too seriously which in this case really works. It is politically aware and kicks against some holy houses so points for that. Good on you Cooper.
Great album
ughhhh okay glam beetle juice
This took me way back to school days and a friend who loved Alice Cooper. Probably the instigator of "shock rock", yet Alice Cooper was campy and never came across as too serious. Yet, this is a good album. "Hello, Hooray", "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Elected" are most notable songs.
It has some massive bangers ("Billion Dollar Babies" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy"), but the rest of the album is very subpar.
Бодро вроде , но до четкой четверки старина не доехал
Cool
Really solid album. Didn’t know Alice could sing like that. I was impressed by this one.
Det är nog inte så bra ändå.
Surprised at how much I liked this album. This is why we do the generator.
Might be shocking but this is the first Alice cooper song I’ve heard. I didn’t know what to expect but it was pretty good. High 3
3.4 3x hard to not give this a 4, but i dont see myself coming back to it
Never a great sign when it's midway through the second song and it already feels like a slog. Would love to know what puts an album like this on the list. I did enjoy Generation Landslide, though, so I'll bump it to 1.5 stars overall
It was ok. A couple really good songs and a bunch of ok songs. Nothing bad.
Yeh
Fun but forgettable. Didn't know he could be such straightforward rock. Hello Hooray is my favourite. I like the Bond sample in Unfinished Sweet.
Classic album, despite what the Reverend Smithy might think.
I have never been a huge fan of Alice Cooper, but I do like this album better than most of his other songs.
I was expecting painful heavy rock and it actually was not too bad. There were even a song or two i liked. There were still ones that need to be skipped. Not going to listen to it again, but it was okay
Shock Rock at its finest, if you're into that sort of thing. It is too theatrical for me but I understand the uniqueness of this band's approach, storytelling, and front-man appeal.
Who would have thought when I started this one of my highest genres would be glamour rock ?! Was every album in 1973 glamour ? Ok anyways , this was fun , very theatrical but I liked that I do like this album but is it good ?
Nothing special to be honest, but not bad either.
This album feels sick. As in, are you alright man? Feeling all good? Pretty fun, but I have no strong feelings about it apart from that. Strong 3, weak 4.
Seems like a nice record but it was not for my taste,
Album 690 of 1001 Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies (1973) Rating : 4 / 5 2nd Alice Cooper album in the past week. Going to give this one an extra point because I want Alice showing on my favorite artists because I do really enjoy listening. Excellent mix of glam/rock. I like the theatrics.
This was middle of the road 70s rock. No more, no less.
I guess you had to be there? This is just middle of the road '70s rock to me. It's nothing groundbreaking or particularly interesting.
This is a genuinely good album. I think its a tie between this and Welcome To My Nightmare for my vote for best AC album. 4/5
Cooper tryin' to be Bowie
- An absolute masterpiece. 10/5 -
I love the dead 4.5
Enjoyed this for the most part and appreciated how irreverent it was. Dragged a little at times, but overall still really good. “No More Mr. Nice Guy” is such a great song, and I also really liked “Hello Hooray,” “Mary Ann,” and “I Love The Dead.” Solid album.
Suprisingly good for a classic rock album, which isn't usually my jam. The big singles were the classics as usual, but the rest holds it's own.
Fun, campy (but not glam) theatrical music. Wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did.
There’s so much good guitar music from this era, this is not that.
Pretty cool, but some of those songs were just too "out there" for me to enjoy. Still a solid record overall, they found a theme and stuck to it. 3.5 stars
I had no idea. Absolutely no clue. When I was a kid, Alice Cooper was strictly verboten to listen to because of his famous on-stage antics, not that his style of music was going to be something I looked for during that time anyway, but this sounds like I've just listened to an off-off-broadway production of a lost Andrew Lloyd Weber musical. And I say that with love.
Shockingly similar to Meatloaf. Well-produced but weird
Album - Billion Dollar Babies Artist - Alice Cooper Release - 1973 Genre - Hard Rock/Glam Rock/Heavy Metal Heard it before? - N While I'm more partial to "Love It To Death," this album did surprise me. While I often see a lot of critics over-exaggerate the shock aspects of Alice Cooper, I think this album deserves it. It felt like it was sneaking low-budget horror movie theatrics into a Led Zeppelin shell. Jimmy Page may have been making deals with the devil, but Alice Cooper WAS the devil. It's hard to not make a comparison, both in shock value and sound, but the music does feel distanced from all 70s Zeppelin-era hard rock nonsense, much like Queen. If you want to make a hard rock album that is retro-sounding but still distant from all of that, use this as a blueprint. The most surprising thing about this album to me is finding out that the band is from Pheonix, Arizona. Who the hell lives there? My uncle lives there, I guess. But really, who the hell lives there? What's so interesting about the middle of the desert? 7/10
Good album
Big, loud, kinda creepy. Feels like a rock show and a horror movie smashed together. If Queen had a mean streak or if Bowie got a little nastier, it might sound like this. The riffs are catchy, the vibe is wild. It’s fun.
So cool. So fun. Seems like he was ahead of his time, but they just partied harder in the 70's
Didn't really take it to a level that made me really excited, but a solid batch of classic rock featuring the noteworthy No More Mr. Nice Guy.
First time actually listening to Alice Cooper. Didn't sound like I thought it would - but that doesn't mean I like it or think it is good.
# Album Name: Billion Dollar babies # Artist: Alice Cooper # Rating: 2/5 # Comments: Cant really say i enjoyed this one. # Top Tunes: None # Would I listen to it again? No
Super fan de este álbum, me encanto lo que pasa con el sonido estéreo, espectacular rating: 8.6
You're a teenager in the 1970s. You love rock music. Your older sibling was able to experience the pinnacle of the genre with late 60's/early 70's releases from the Beatles, Stones, Dylan etc. You were a little too young for that scene. As a reaction to those albums, rock music proceeded down two paths - singer/songwriters like Neil Young, Van Morrison, and a harder, more dramatic sound. Teenagers rocked out to Led Zeppelin, as well as Kiss and other stuff. Which brings you to Alice Cooper. A huge rock star at the time, but with the exception of an interesting track here and there, do you really need to hear Alice Cooper some 50 years later? I'm gonna say no.
Don't really get Alice Cooper. I think you had to be there at the time, because this is very boring for something that is supposed to be "shocking". Maybe his live shows were great or something. Also I'm not really sure what the point of Raped & Freezing is...was there a joke in there or something? Who was the victim?
Great cover, great tunes. It's wild to hear songs on this that I've known my entire life, but never knew who the artist was. "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Generation Landslide" are both songs I've 100% heard before but, to find out who actually made them is sick. Every song on here is great, except "I Love the Dead." That song...if I can even call it that. Sounds like a sleazy slimeball redditor is whispering in my ear trying to justify necrophilia while constantly adjusting his fedora. I would 1000% listen to this again, but definitely not that song.
This must have been shocking when it came out, I love it. Campy, psychotic, well composed and recorded.
Alice Cooper, zwarte oogmakeup, glam, jaren '70, School's Out, Poison, stop de tijd! M'n vader is nooit zo van de stevige gitaarmuziek, maar Alice Cooper zit op de één of andere manier in z'n gedooghoek. Al vraag ik me af of hij dit album kent. Tijdens het klussen komen de twee eerder genoemde hits steevast voorbij, ook als het aan mij ligt. Als je alleen die Alice Cooper kent is dit album nog redelijk verrassend. Dit is een stuk minder foute glam / hairmetal en een stuk meer Stones-achtig. Dit album heeft een soort serieusheid, qua kwaliteit en instrumentatie, die ik even niet zag aankomen. Een verrassend album voor mij dus. Dit is kwalitatief allemaal helemaal in orde dankzij het ogenschijnlijke gebrek aan theater. Dat gebrek aan theater wordt overigens meer dan prima opgevangen met wat bombastisch orkestwerk. Een bijzonder leuk album om een keer doorheen te spitten. Prima (nog net?) boomerrock. Een dikke 4 sterren en ik heb zelfs de 5 even overwogen, maar daar vind ik het net niet legendarisch genoeg voor. Ik mis een heel klein beetje het plezier van zo'n School's Out, want daar had ik me op verheugd. Die gaat na dit album gewoon nog even aan voor de lekker. Triiiiiiiiiiiinggggggg!
Generic 70s rock. It’s a shame that so much of this is part of the 1001 albums as it all sounds the same.
There's some decent rock in here and was not as metal as I was expected out of Alice Cooper. Good album, but landed at a high 3. Not enough for a 4.
Not a huge fan here, it's ok rock and no more mr nice guy is pretty great
One of his best!!!
Cool
very solid classic rock with great vocals
I can imagine how this would make for an excellent live show. Raped And Freezin is pretty catchy, but clearly titled to fit the shock rock theme. Elected is almost cliche with the "youth rise up and take power" theme at this point, but was pretty rebelious at the time. I really like Billion Dollar Babies, even if it is a bit haunted houseish, it's just a cool song. Unfinished Sweet is probably a killer live, especially with the spy music seeming solo in the middle, though that does make it seem a little jokey. No More Mr. Nice Guy is a classic through and through. Generation Landslide and Sick Things feel like they were made for a live show with props and a show. Mary Ann feels like a bit of a joke, but I do enjoy the piano change up. I Love The Dead was pretty good too.
What if the shittiest lamest rock star ever had a full marching band behind him. Fuck off.
Hack! Makes KISS seem authentic.
This is objectively the worst album we’ve had so far on the list. There are no redeeming qualities whatsoever. The music sucks. The vocals suck. The lyrics are genuinely awful. I’d only ever heard No More Mr Nice Guy going in and had heard it outside the context of the album, where it was fine. Put it in the midst of songs about rape and necrophilia and WHAT IN THE FUCK. Do not listen to this. 0 stars
I feel actively dumber and less alive for having to listen to this edgelord bullshit. I would spend an entire review blasting each song but honestly, fuck you Alice Cooper, you’re not worth the effort.
real case for the worst one so far. i can’t recall a single redeemable moment from any of this
I’m sure that this was more exciting when it was released but sounds pretty generic today.
Just not my jam.
This is actually pretty mediocre. Not much to say.
This album had good musicianship and instrumentation, featuring some classics. The title track includes a collaboration with Donovan, adding an unexpected twist. However, the lyrics are somewhat scattered, clearly aiming for shock value. With topics ranging from political satire to necrophilia, so If you’re into provocative lyrics, this album might be for you.
ah, the genius that is alice cooper. this was the album where the band was really coming into form… vaudeville style entertainment, equal parts drama, absurdity and shock value. my favourite alice album is probably either killer or welcome to my nightmare, but this album is pretty special in its own right. highlights: “elected” “no more mr. nice guy” “generation landslide”
I like a few AC songs but I never listened to this album. This was great!
I surprised myself by really enjoying this album.
The album came with a wallet-shaped cover and a billion-dollar bill inside, which tells you most of what you need to know. I appreciate the influence—KISS, guillotines, and glam excess—but the songs themselves feel like props without the stage. #1 in US and UK charts - so tremendous.
I never listened to a whole Alice Cooper album. Good. Glam filth.
Can't be fucked with Alice Cooper, especially when I saw I had Document, Stephen Stills and Elliot Smith ahead of me to enjoy.
I don't think I've heard a full Alice Cooper album before this, just a few singles here and there, so I was looking forward to it. I'd say it mostly delivered. The theatrical hard rock sound was pretty unique, though some parts were uncomfortably creepy, like the implied necrophilia. I'll listen to this again and maybe skip the last couple of tracks. Best track: No More Mr. Nice Guy.
An enjoyable listen with not much that stands out. No More Mr. Nice Guy is, of course, a classic for a reason.
What a masterpiece of musical theater! It feels like stepping into a druggy, sleazy, and cheesy 70s version of a Vaudeville show. From the electrifying 'Hello Hooray' to 'Generation Landslide,' it absolutely rips. The only downside is that it loses a bit of steam towards the end of Side 2. Say what you want about Alice Cooper in his later years, this stuff is legendary.
It’s hard to listen to this and imagine Alice Cooper caused any kind of stir. It’s rock musical theater done well but not something I’d prefer to sit and listen to. It’s like watching Rocky Horror on TV instead of going to a proper theater and participating in it.
Felt generic and like the gimmick of Cooper was doing most of the work. There's a lot of classic rock on this list that i'd listen to before revisiting this album.
I think this is better than School's Out as an entire album, but I think it's still shy of great. Probably a 3.5 but I'll round up because I'm in a good mood.
Generation Landslide and No More Mr Nice Guy are great. Why is GL a glam Dylan song?
Didn’t hook me at all
eh dad rock don't care. singles are always good but otherwise whatev
I liked this a lot more than I expected
Don't think I've ever gone out of my way to listen to Alice Cooper, despite him being rather well known. That being said, this album is fine.
Very little shock, very little rock. It's a guy in drag as someone with something to say. There's nothing here for me to enjoy here unfortunately.
I've always assumed that Alice Cooper was that band/person to bring "horror" or "shock" rock to the mainstream. By today's standards it's pretty light on shock value, but maybe in the 70's talking about banging a corpse to a lighthearted major key guitar tune was a big deal. This album doesn't necessarily have a lot of that horror or shock stuff in it other than "Raped and Freezin" and maybe "I Love the Dead". That's a welcome thing because I find that stuff pretty ridiculous, not in an offensive way just a "this is dumb" way. I've actually unintentionally seen Alice Cooper live a couple of times when he's supporting a modern act, and their (his?) live shows are really fun. The theater and his character are bombastic and entertaining. They use a ton of props, the band members all participate and he brings out actors and actresses to tell whatever story is going on. In a live setting, the simplistic rock music really goes well with the theatrics; you don't have to pay too much attention to the music to fully grasp all of it and it's more like watching a really goofy musical. It's a pretty good time with laughs and excitement. Now, to the music, there's nothing really groundbreaking about any of this. In fact, there's nothing really "shocking" about any of it other than the occasional undead based lyrics. Everything's mostly a four/four basic rock tune in a major key. "Unfinished Sweet" is the exception, that's a properly written very 70's rock song. Everything is performed fine, nothing really bad about it, just fairly unremarkable in a sea of basic rock bands. You can tell that Alice Cooper exists to tour and do live shows, which they're still doing today, and they do it well. I think "Elected", "Billion Dollar Babies" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy" are the standouts, though "Unfinished Sweet" is my favorite because it's the most complex. Could do without "Raped and Freezin" just because its' weird and "Sick Things" which just kinda sucks. This is a lot of words to say that it's fine. It's a decent rock album.
No More Mr. Nice Guy was a good hit, but this album is more notable as a stepping stone in Alice Cooper’s career than as a great album on its own.
I swear that some part of almost every song sounds like it was lifted from somewhere, James Bond, Beatles, etc.
Another contender for greatest hits. However this is considered the band's best album. And Alice cooper(before Vince funnier took the name and went solo) was terrific. A crack unit. Strong songs and a theatricality that the British audience got (see T rex, Bowie, Queen, Arthur brown, screaming lord sutch, slade and many others). The Americans did catch up - meatloaf and then the whole LA glam scene. But for a long time Alice Cooooer was the main outlet. Driven by 50s horror, Alice famously got decapitated in one tour. But this album is good. Given the ridiculous ban on greatest hits, this is the Alice cooper band album to listen to - but how you couldn’t have schools out, or welcome to my nightmare, or any of a half dozen more. Grrrr
As a child in the 70s, my first exposure to Alice Cooper was his appearance on the Muppet Show, which was awesome and the perfect place for him. Groucho Marx, an unlikely but close friend of Alice's in the 1970s, described the Alice Cooper act as vaudeville, which is exactly right. It's "horror themed", but it's all an entertainment that eventually saw Alice inducted into the Friar's Club, This album is probably the peak of Alice Cooper. It's a big, cartoonish Bob Ezrin production; fun, technicolor, dramatic. This is good example of the 70s tendency towards big stage shows (the live recordings on the deluxe version show how well they transitioned this to the stage). Fun and funny, but not an album I NEED to own.
This was pretty fun but not much more than that. Nothing really made me want to listen again. 3.5 stars
I enjoyed this more the second time. raped & freezing, nice guy, and generation landslide were solid and will add. Rest was fine.
This rocks way more than I expected? Like a fusion between The Who and David Bowie (drummer is VERY Keith Moon). Very odd that Alice became a sideshow act instead of leaning into good tunes
Love Alice Coopers moxie. Was very familiar with a few of these but had never done the full listen. I think my favorite new track was Raped and Freezin… Elected was also new to me and apparently a single. To my ear it sounds like the descending scale/melody towards the end of the song and the chord progression are completely clashing. Pretty sure they are in completely different keys. I will investigate. Overall, I’m a fan of the vibe and the sound. I would probably skip the fucking dead people song, but that comes with the territory I suppose.
A very solid rock album, despite sounding pretty derivative in places and not having any true stand-outs. There are a couple of ‘shock’ type songs which, while being kind of silly in and of themselves, I think have an interesting effect on the whole. Without the ghoulish songs about fucking corpses and whatever ‘sick things’ is about, this is a fun and good but unremarkable 70s rock album. But with Alice cooper’s image as a sort of wild, goody necromancer, these songs all take on a kind of arch tone, which makes them feel more unique than they are. So while an album with these silly novelty songs weighing it down can’t really reach the highs of a true classic, they also lift it out of mediocrity.
This took me 3 complete listens to like. I definitely walked away from this with a shattered view of Alice Cooper. This dude cameos on Waynes World in full glam rock outfits and sings Schools Out… hes not the guy I would’ve expected to write a piano Ballad about Mary Ann (sounded like a Paul Mccartney song). Generation Landslide is my favorite tune off this (Like a twisted The Who sound). Hell yeah, Alice Cooper. 4.5 stars and rounding up
Didn’t really realize this was Alice Cooper’s sound. Way more listenable than I had thought. Always thought he was heavier and more self serious, though that was my reaction to Iron Maiden as well. Sounds like Boston or Jethro Tull at times - or sounds of Zappa who originally discovered them. Stronger A side - are three or four really great songs on here - offbeat lyrical content aside - and the rest are solid. Glen Buxton rips. Cool to kind of stay in the Meat Loaf universe too - read they were good friends and definitely share a similar theatric approach to the art. Another intersection: Todd Rundgren produced Bat Out of Hell. Rundgren had a band called the Nazz, also the original name of Alice Cooper, which they changed to not conflict.
Classic album, No More Mr Nice Guy and Elected are nostalgic favorites
i didn't like it nearly as much as the previous "school's out" which i listened to as a kid a lot
Até que é um bom álbum. Acho que conhecia No More Mr. Nice Guy. Mas o álbum começa forte com Hello Hooray, ai vai decaindo, No More Mr. Nice Guy recupera um pouco mas só vai ter algo legal lá no final, com Sick Things, Mary Ann e I Love the Dead. Acho que posso ouvir mais vezes
Standard 70s rock stuff. Not much to comment on. Seems a bit pompous, but that was probably par for the course at the time. Reminded me of Santana in a few places. Not a compliment.
This was a lot more playful and poppy than I was expecting. Still not my thing - especially when the guitar solos kick in. But so so.
Well, it doesn't contain Alice Cooper's best material, but it's still miles above similar albums of the era. 3/5
I don’t know how many decent rock albums I can take…
School’s Out may have been the extent of my exposure to Alice Cooper prior to hearing this album, but wow this is really top notch. Unique and influential songs and style. Surprisingly catchy despite the dark subject matter. An unsung hero of the classic rock era.
Pretty standard Alice Cooper. Weird and edgy yet some half decent songs. Grow up Alice!
Alice Cooper is a live act. I don't find myself listening to studio albums, but I would love to see a show. The songs alone are pretty mid. But not extremely bad.
Gave this two listens while doing some work around the house. Can't say I loved it all, but Billion Dollar Babies and No More Mr. Nice guy are solid singles and I did get a good chuckle out of Elected. Have to say that ending on an ode to necrophilia was unexpected. I swear that Eminem's Marshall Mathers samples from I Love the Dead, but cant find anything to support... Anyway this was a soft 3 for me. Not bad I just can't imagine coming back
Alice cooper can have a jam I love like No More Mr. Nice guy but then a song a couldn't give a shit about like Raped and Freezin'. For that reason I give this a 3.5 stars.
Expected hair metal, got some rock opera. 3.5 stars probably until Sick Things. That and I Love the Dead felt like Disney songs. Decent album, high 3
This album rocks pretty hard. Alice Cooper has such a unique style which is really hard to describe but I like it. Billion Dollar Babies and Generation Landslide are awesome. No More Mr. Nice Guy is the radio hit for sure that definitely works in the album. Not my favorite when listening to it stand alone.
Sweet I loved the last Alice Cooper album. Also reading about Alice Cooper is hilarious. It was the band name and then the lead singer changed his name to who we now know as Alice Cooper. Billion Dollar Babies is a jam. As is No More Mr. Nice Guy. I've heard those before but the rest are all new to me. Sick Things is so weird but I'm into it. Alice I'm with you, I also love the Dead.
Enjoyed this 7/10
I've been unapologetically enjoying this album all day. It's a true delight in rock music, where Alice really goes all out—especially in terms of production, thanks to Bob Ezrin. This album is phenomenal, filled with only strong songs and sound effects that enhance the listening experience, like the cheers in "Elected" and the drill sounds in "Unfinished Sweet." It's also clever how he addresses some pretty unusual topics. I still believe this is his best album, and it’s definitely much stronger than the other one on this list.
When I was 20 I had guitar lessons from Pete Friesen, one of Alice Cooper's touring guitarists, at his house in Maidenhead. He was a really nice guy! On to this album though. For me, this is just 'fine'. I don't think that it shocks me. The music is quite good in places! But there aren't many songs which made me want to listen again. A bit like a proto-slipknot, I feel this is an act which got high on wild performances and edgy lyrics rather than good music. Sorry Alice. Sorry Pete.
Alice Cooper is one of a kind, and it's honestly pretty impressive that he was able to carve out a great career playing his unique brand of zany rock and roll. He is the type of artist that the stuck up music critic in me wants to rip on, but I can't help but end up smiling while listening to his albums and singing along.
Glam rock with a darkness around the edges. Billion Dollar Babies skips right past macabre to the novelty of shock rock, though it doesn’t quite hint at Alice’s sole focus on shock rock that’s to come. 3.9/5
listened twice 1st time better than 2nd time. Elected is a tune though
Bland rock… I Love The Dead is not exactly a good song but at least it features some exciting instrumentalization. (Also, Cooper sounds so much like Paul McCartney on Mary Ann.)
I certainly did not expect Alice Cooper to be so glammy and quirky - at multiple parts in this album, it even reminded me of bands like Mott the Hoople. Kind of makes me wish he had fully gone for the glam route, instead of the campy hard rock route that he takes just as often.
I had never heard this before, other than 'No More Mr Nice Guy', which is a classic. I was pleasantly surprised. Not a classic album by any stretch, but competent and fun.
Elected Billion Dollar Babies No More Mr. Nice Guy
Outside the hit tracks I don't know if I have listened to an Alice Cooper album front to back. Not sure why, maybe when I was young listening to metal, punk and hardcore it was seen as just a bit too kitsch. This record has the LA rock vibe of the time. Stand out tracks: - Raped and Freezin' - Elected - Billion Dollar Babies - No More Mr. Nice Guy - I love the dead
Ovi rano Alice cooperi su interesatni ko neka stepenica između glam i hard rocka ali meni uvik nešto fali
the spirit halloween of albums, but "i love the dead" is worth the price of admission
5/10. Not a fan of his voice and nothing overly creative but some listenable, decent stuff
Scare your parents in the 70's! Get some Alice! Don't really care for this. But at least it's somewhat musical. Easy to see where Marilyn Manson found the shtick. But not a great listen for me.
“No more mister nice guy” is always a classic. Love Alice cooper and all he’s done for rock/hard rock
Not my favorite Alice lp
Adorned with grit and glitz, Billion Dollar Babies finds Alice Cooper within the peak of its powers and the height of their popularity. Surprising in its legacy (members of Soundgarden and Talking Heads count as fans) as much as its uncompromising approach towards lurid topics, the album crunches and strides with purpose; as though it is in the midst of a new start as opposed to the beginning of the end. Come for the green snakeskin wallet, stay for some of the best hard rock of its era. Favorites: Hello Hooray, Raped and Freezin', Billion Dollar Babies, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Generation Landslide, Sick Things, I Love the Dead.
Times like this I think to myself, I should really listen to more Alice Cooper
In a period when the personas became marketed as ever more extreme it clearly worked and AC became very popular in the UK. A well played album at the time in the circle of friends. It captured a teenager's rebelliousness thoughts even if they had no intention of going there. A liberal scattering of some proper sing-along pop songs that still work well belted out today.
There's already a good Alice Cooper album on here, why include a mediocre one?
"Billion Dollar Babies", de Alice Cooper, é um álbum que desafia categorizações simples. Suas músicas apresentam uma interessante combinação de elementos contraditórios: melodias pesadas e agressivas coexistem com momentos de suavidade e melancolia, ou vice-versa. Essa dualidade torna o álbum uma experiência musical rica e complexa. Enquanto algumas faixas se destacam pela força e pela originalidade, outras podem parecer menos coesas, com letras e melodias que não se conectam de forma tão satisfatória. "Billion Dollar Babies" é um trabalho que, apesar de seus altos e baixos, merece ser apreciado.
Meget sjov, meget anderledes end jeg regnede med. Kunne godt lide en håndfuld sange men ikke lige noget, jeg finder frem igen.
Ikke særlig skræmmende men helt ekstremt glam! Good time!
I did not know that this is how an Alice Cooper album could sound.
Great
Who knew? Alice is on the lastest Black Keys album kinda creepy tho
This album is just filled to the brim with excellent riffs, fills, songs, moods, solos. Fucking incredible. There's a reason Alice Cooper is who I've seen in concert the most of any artist. Puts on a damn good show in person and in the studio. Love the theatrical quality to this record
Not what I was expecting. Thought it would be more metal. It was okay though. 3/5
Surprised at how much I liked this one. A lot of different styles and had some Who-esque qualities
This was more enjoyable than School's Out - but some parts of songs weirded me out Horrible noises and some sort of panting and moaning? Ruined the songs tbh Overall ok album 3 ⭐️
No more Mr. Nice Guy is the only hit here. Some of these songs did not age well.
Can see how this was huge at the time, but now it's just kind of lifeless. Does not help that some of the songs have been played to absolute death on classic rock radio.
While Alice Cooper is a great artist, I wish he would've leaned more into the theatrical, dark aspects of his live act in his studio recordings. Aside from "I Love the Dead" being more about the macabre, there's not much that sets him apart from other 70s/80s hard rock musicians. I still enjoy his work, I just think a little more differentiation on his part would have pushed him into another echelon for me. Notable Tracks: - Elected - Billion Dollar Babies - No More Mr. Nice Guy - Mary Ann - early Beatles vibes - I Love the Dead 6/10
Not too shabby. It's funny, if I didn't already know Alice Cooper's schtick, I wouldn't have picked up on it from this album, except for maybe a couple of tracks. It just sounds like a good 70s rock album. I enjoyed it, but probably wouldn't add it to my playlist.
I find Alice Cooper hard to pin down to a specific genre. Wikipedia suggests three options for this album, but none of them seem appropriate. It's not really Glam Rock, although this is probably the closest. Hard Rock doesn't really mean anything other than "has guitars and drums", and it's really not Heavy Metal in my opinion. I'm going to go with a different genre, one that doesn't exist, "Cabaret Rock". This would be defined as rock music that has a theatrical slant and was written with a stage performance in mind. Maybe with a small orchestra in the pit, and a lot of makeup involved. Also music that's designed for "stage antics", "shlock horror", etc. Alex Harvey is similar in some ways, but also falls more into the traditional rock genre than the Alice Cooper band does. Musically, there's not much here, just some very basic rock with goofy lyrics about often macabre subject matter. Anyway, I don't really like this album, but I'm giving it three stars anyway. If it didn't have "Elected" on it, then it would probably have ended up as a one or two star album, but that track alone elevates it. I also don't hate a few of the other big hits here as much as I thought I did.
I actually like Alice Cooper, but this album did not resonate with me.
Hearing Alice’s influences throughout the album as well as the influences this album had on others. Good listenable album for “Hard” rock.
scuffed
Was ok
Classic Alice Cooper
Was very skeptical about this album, glad I gave it a go though as it really grew on me, proved to be surprisingly eclectic, and displays some interesting production. I hear Jagger/Richards, Townsend/Daltrey, and a bit of late Beatles/early solo McCartney in various places. Yeah, there’s some cheesy stuff there but an inspired pick for US election week!
One of the only things me and my older brother agree on is that early Alice Cooper is genius And this is one of his best albums
Surprisingly really good, liked it.
Meh. No More Mr. Nice Guy and some other songs...
It was pretty good.
album that is carried by the one hit, that doesn't hold up to other classic rock songs.
I haven’t heard a lot from Alice Cooper, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect here. This was a fun time, i’m glad to report. There’s just this feel to it that’s great. The campy lyrics add more fun to the songs, however the campiness can be for better or for worse sometimes. Cooper’s energy here really carries that, Cooper’s performance gives these songs more of a soul in a way. There’s plenty of stand out songs as well. “No More Mr. Nice Guy” is iconic, it’s fun! The piano song “Mary Ann” was unexpected haha. That also goes for the big outro of “I Love The Dead.” There’s some good brass sections on that! The guitar solos on this are nice as well, I might prefer some more to others though. This review might be short, but I still had some fun while listening to this. It was pretty nice, good job Alice Cooper!
This feels like the soundtrack to a musical theatre show. That's not in of itself a bad thing, but it's amusing to think that something so camp caused any outrage. Overall the album is fine, not really my cup of tea, but decent enough. If you're a fan of Cats, Blood Brothers, Hamilton etc, then you'll probably enjoy this.
Nahh brother. 3/10
Ok
The reviews had my hopes up! It was ok, not a classic imho
Great album! I knew a gre songs already but never heard the album all the way through. Will for sure listen again. Reminds me of my older brother while we were growing up.
I didn't imagine this would be Cooper's most popular album, I would have thought School's Out. It was decent. No More Mr Nice Guy is clearly the standout. I Love The Dead was left cycling through my head for most of the day.
This was pretty middle of the road for me, nothing stood out as amazing but nothing was particularly bad either. Favorite songs were: 6. No More Mr. Nice Guy 7. Generation Landslide 6/10
This is a really interesting album. I haven't listened to Alice Cooper before. I fall between neutral and like on all of the songs. I liked "Raped and Freezin'" (not a good name or topic), but it has good musical sections and great energy. The end sounds like he suddenly brought Paul Simon into the booth. I liked "Billion Dollar Babies", "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "I Love the Dead" a lot as well. Solid and interesting rock and roll. 7/10
Multiple listens and trying to enjoy but it just passed me by each time. Not offensive by any means, but not inspiring.
Nice tunes in general. Nice vocals and especially like the fact that I can hear most of the words. Nice arrangements.
Nothing special.
8/10. Dope hard rock album!!! :)
The Hungarian prodigy is at it again Well, I've asked for a necrophilia song myself, so in a way it's my fault too. But at the same time it is the only good song from the album
couldn't sleep to this, was kept forcibly awake
Spooky Ziggy Stardust. I’m here for it
besser als erwartet aber still meh
Some great songs on this album.
Really good
3/5 kinda mid
Well this was a blast from the past. My mum used to play this when I was little. It's interesting hearing it again decades later. Alice is nowhere near as campy as I remember. Great musicianship from the band and lyrics that are more clever than you expect. These are songs that get stuck in your head and beg you to sing along.
When I think of Alice Cooper, I imagine a typical shock rock star, the Marilyn Manson of his day. So I was surprised that the music more closely resembles the glam rock bands of the early 70s. But you can tell the difference in the lyrics and the visual style. Most glam rock bands didn't sing about necrophilia or dental horror but clearly they missed a niche. Cooper's visual style was groundbreaking though and likely inspired loads of artists to focus on theatrical elements of their tours in a new way. It wasn't just about being big and flashy. They wanted to get under your skin. This line from Wikipedia is worth copying: "In preparation for the tour, two semi-trailer trucks carried a wide variety of props including a dentists drill, four whips, a surgical table, six hatchets, 33,000 program books, 300 baby dolls, 22,000 sparklers, 58 mannequins, 280 spare light bulbs, 1,000 patches, 6,000 mirror parts, 14 bubble machines, 28 gallons of bubble juice, and 250,000 packages of bubble bath." 'Billion Dollar Babies' is of course ridiculous and fairly tame by today's standards. It still has the power to shock some while the rest of us appreciate the Halloweeny silliness of it. The bands would inspire a mix of artists, some great, some cringeworthy. But he was definitely influential.
Actually pretty good
WE’RE NOT WORTHY! I liked it
Some cool songs on this! No More Mr Nice Guy is a classic.
Boring
Better than I was anticipating, and probably the better end of that whole ‘theatrical rock’ genre. Lyrics are at times dreadful though, and it’s all very standard for the whole. It aint shocking like the picture I think he likes to paint of himself. Probably wont ever be back but can see why its on the list
Lots of Alice Cooper in my house growing up, none of the big tracks on this though. It wasn't as macarbre as I expected though I love the dead was pretty on brand Billion dollar babies was great, the rest of it was pretty so so but still generally liked it. Not sure if this is worth including on the list, surely there are better Alice cooper albums.
This album is a lot, lot better than I imagined. Between a 3 and 4, but I'll be kind. Unfinished Sweet is the only song that really stood out, but I listened to the album twice - which I don't normally do. Just pleasant and diverting. I prefer this to the weirder stuff he's done.
Never listened to Alice cooper, aside from the obvious tracks. This sounded pretty much exactly as I expected it to, no surprises at all. In fact, it was probably worse than I expected. Didn't enjoy it at all. I'm my mind Alice cooper falls into the same category as guns n roses. Designed to be edgy when in reality it just isn't. Posers 1.5
Oye oye, este disco estuvo buenísimo. Nunca le había dedicado tiempo a AC, pero lo que escuché hoy me sorprendió bastante.
Raped and freezin? Really?
I like some Alice Cooper but this album was a bit weird for me.
cada dia com mais preguiça do gênero musical intitulado rock 'n' roll
dad rock NOVAMENTE. uma estrelinha a mais porque é bem melhor que dire straits. dá pra ouvir sem ter filho de boa. ouvia muito no more mr nice guy quando tinha 9 anos e estava cansado de ser bonzinho.
I really did not like this, which doesn't mean it's bad or anything. But it is immensely cheesy and I think only appeals to existing Alice Cooper fans or a specific subsection of (former) theatre kids. There are some interesting musical passages but what the fuck is "Raped and Freezin'"?????
I only liked 1 song
Good album. May revisit it. 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' takes my fave.
dam
As my first time intentionally dipping into Alice Cooper, I was surprised to find that I thoroughly enjoyed their sound. This album feels very much like an eerie, twisted rock opera with a healthy balance of lighter and harder sounds. It took a couple of tracks to settle into something I thought to be a fairly good listen. At times, I found that it fell somewhere between that glam rock sound akin to Poison with some darker tones thrown in and a harder sound that reminded me a bit of Mötley Crüe. Overall, a very interesting listen with a good mix, consistent, if strange, sound, and occasionally whimsical tones, but one dragged down by the more sinister and bizarre tracks.
I have always thought of Alice Cooper as a bit of a joke act, and I have never taken his work seriously before now. I really enjoyed this album. It was fun. I am surprised. I really enjoyed Mary Ann, I loved the dead and Billion-dollar babies. Favourite song: No more mister nice guy Least favourite: Sick things Album artwork: A bit of a lame cover. I expected better
Glam rock. Un megahit. Un 4.
Great shock rock album
Well that's a surprise, I always thought that this album was a recent one, from the 90's not from the 70's. I don't want the fact that many of these tracks are so familiar to colour my judgement. But there are many songs here that I know well and have seen live on several occasions. Makes me feel that it should be worth a high 4, but is it? There are some great tracks here, and some classics too. Going to have to give it a 4 because I do prefer it to many of the 3's that I have awarded, but it is a low 4, only just scraped in. And to clarify, I do not own it but it is definitely on the buy list.
I’ll add this to the list of pleasant surprises provided by the 1,001 albums. I’ve never bothered to listened to an Alice Cooper album as just dismissed it as over the top parody. But, this album is really really good! (With the exception of the loving dead people bit). It’s musically so much better than I imagined, with great arrangements and a decent vocal.
I have finally listened to a whole Alice Cooper album. It wasn't the train wreck rubbish i expected. I loved some of the strange effects going on with the bass. Not being particularly interested in messages/stories in lyrics, I didn't care what nonsense he was going on about, I'm sure one had something to do with necrophilia, each to their own, I prefer women warm (ish). Musically it was decent enough for a 3 star.
Less fun than school's out, but it still has a handful of gems.
There us just an unreal disconnect between how badass Alice Cooper looked in the 70s and how bad AND ass his music was
Not bad; I definitely wonder if a lot of the shock value and "hard rock" effect this album had when it was released has been distilled, since it was a lot tamer than I expected. Some solid rock songs songs, and nice use of brass instruments as well. Overall a decent listen. Top tracks: Hello Hooray, Billion Dollar Babies, No More Mr. Nice Guy
No More Mr. Nice Guy and some other songs
Feels a bit dated- no more mr nice guy great track though
Hoppa milli þrists og fjarka. Sumt er ansi hresst og catchy, þó ég vilji ekki endilega að það sé það (I love the dead), en svo dettur þetta aðeins niður á milli.
first listen it's glam, all right
Liked the first 2 songs, close to liking some of the others but found them a bit bland? some were a bit too musical theatre for me
Solid Will I listen to again: 60%
2.5☆/5 09.10.2024
Didn't think I'd like it at first but surprisingly decent. High 2.
pretty good overall
Not what I expected from an Alice Cooper album but I still loved it! Some of the songs reminded me of Elvis Costello.
the stereo panning is doing some weird sheeit Hm, time to rethink my opinion of Alice Cooper. An early favourite when I was first learning about classic rock, turned C-list radio mainstay (oh wow, "School's Out" AGAIN), they managed to wow me today. An opulent monument to bad taste HL: "Hello Hooray", "Elected", "No More Mr. Nice Guy", "Mary Ann" September 7, 2024
A sometimes fruity, sometimes progy and all the time campy vampryic opera for the damned. You can practically hear the eye liner. Although not the amazingly mind-blowing life-changing will-never-hear music-the-same-again album to finish this project on, I'm very pleased to have finished on something interesting, engaging and perfectly listenable. I decided to listen to album number 1084 on a Sunday walk through my local bushland and am now sitting on a bench reflecting on how incredible the last 3.5 years of eye opening musical exposure has been. It has without doubt exponentially influenced my music taste and knowledge. It's also an incredible motivator to continue deep diving into the thousands of rich, complex and beautiful musical rabbit holes that exist throughout culture and history. That's enough. Thank you Slidegunner for making this incredible website. DONE.
Yeah, this ain't for me. Alice Cooper is just a 1970s edgelord to me. The music is slow, plodding, and just sounds like he's trying to be the scary voice at a Halloween haunted house
I had forgotten that Alice Cooper were once a band and not just a rock 'n' roll personality. The album is a bit campy for my tastes; nonetheless, I enjoyed most of the songs.
I had never listened to Cooper before. I enjoyed it. It had variety of song types, voice is good, and some solid instrumental. I took some of the songs as very tongue in cheek.
I didn’t think I would like him and I kinda do. With that being said, the lyrics were odd
Good album. Liked the kinda weird lyrics (except the last song that was just strange). The instrumentation was nice and loved the way everything was put together. Sounded really good and a nice and enjoyable listen.
not my cup of tea. campy, & over the top at times. reminded me of Meatloaf
Quite enjoyed, not much to say either way
Good classic
5/10 This was kind of dumb. Campy and often musically fun, but dumb This hardly seems like hard rock or metal to me, more like glam rock I’m sure it is being done in a knowing way, but it does come across quite insincerely Best: Unfinished Sweet
Well, that was weird. It was occasionally fine, but it largely didn't work for me. 2.3
I just don't get Alice Cooper, but I am happy for those who do.
This is the campy, theatrical, dark rock that I expect from Alice Cooper, but it had some surprises and was more entertaining than I hoped for. Mary Ann sounded like it could have been lifted as an outtake from an Emerson, Lake and Palmer album, and Hello Hooray, Elected, No More Mr. Nice Guy and Unfinished Sweet were great tracks. I can do without ever hearing Sick Things and I Love the Dead again. 3⭐️
Good
Interesting. Really like the sound and interesting tracks, each stands out on its own. The kind of classic I enjoy. Not oversaturated with filler tracks. It was longer than it felt, the type of album where you wouldn't mind more of this sound. Highlights: Elected Billion Dollar Babies No More Mr. Nice Guy
Good classic album
01) Hello Hooray - 7,5 02) Raped and Freezin' - 7,0 03) Elected - 7,0 04) Billion Dollar Babies - 6,5 05) Unfinished Sweet - 6,5 06) No More Mr. Nice Guy - 6,5 07) Generation Landslide - 6,0 08) Sick Things - 7,0 09) Mary Ann - 7,0 10) I Love the Dead - 6,5 TOTAL: 6,75 (68/100)
This was not what I expected of this album at all, having not listened to Alice Cooper before, beyond the hits. Not entirely sure why people were shocked by this in the seventies; it's so obviously theatrical and tongue in cheek. Some decent songs but Sick Things is pretty bad.
Etwas verrückt, aber gute Melodien. Abwechslungsreich, kann man sich durchaus mal anhören.
Hallo Hooray! Det här verkar lovande. Vid låt tre inser jag att Alice Cooper inte är en fjant som biter huvudet av fladdermöss. Han är typ bra. Synd att man inte fattat det tidigare. Men håller man på att löjla sig med fladdermöss kan det ju bli så. Cool Bondgrej där på Unfinished Sweet. I Love The Dead är tyvärr farligt nära att bli ett fladdermusfiasko. Men aja han var väl tvungen. Musiken är ju ett ganska mäktigt musikalstycke ändå. Texten katastrof. Kul lyssning. Blir en stark 3a
Rätt skön rock. Inget som sticker ut dock. Jag läste att det här var Chris Cornells favoritskiva. Soundgarden gjorde det bättre. Men ok rock från 70-talet.
Blev ju positivt överraskad av Alice Coopers första skiva vi lyssnade på och tycker även denna håller en bra nivå. Blir en fyra åt den svagare hållet även på denna.
i was introduced to the shock rock stylings of alice cooper and related artists not as music on its own or even thru a big radio single but as an explanation on several online frank zappa review pages as to what exactly he was parodying on The Torture Never Stops. based on that i assumed that frank was under the impression that he was taking someone overly self-serious down a peg (which he did all the time) and if he did think that ig this was an idiot cuz this album is pretty fugkigng funny and clearly on purpose. its also not musically abrasive at all! just decadence and morbidity draped over fun breezy catchy theatrical glammy rock music. not much 2 actually observe, just clearly a ton of fun to listen to. torture never stops is still pretty good tho.
With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Cooper presents a much maligned album that is full of biting wit, humor, and shock.
I guess it's kind of funny that this is "shock rock". Listening to this and knowing Sabbath had been doing some legit, super dark metal for a few years, this seems like some poseur wannabe shit. I know Alice Cooper had been around longer but their schtick here is pretty thin. I'll give it a 3 but it's more like a 2.5.
Not as hard rock as I thought. Some bangers on there but not my thing overall.
No More Mr. Nice Guy //
Great!
Better than I thought it would be, but very safe for what it is.
Pretty good album. I've never heard it before and it's worth a listen. There is some variety to the songs, some theatrical rock, some more chilled out rock. Would have loved to see him perform this live, was probably an amazing show.
作者的其他一些作品可以，但不是这张专辑
Simplistic rock style not worthy of a best of the best list. Found myself skipping half played tracks.
Not bad for running
this was fun but i thought it was gonna be more, y'know, outrageous?
Best cooper album I've had on here so far. Didn't overrun, didn't get boring, was varied enough without going too far off piste in different directions. Can see why he was massive now. And 1973... that's less than a decade after the Beatles were still churning out love songs. Fair play.
transphobes get 1 star
A riot. But also cheesy.
I don't think I have much to say on this one. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. 3/5
I like Alice. He was the hard man of his day so there were a couple of nostalgic tracks I well remember. Easy 3*
Fairly standard rock fare.
Couple of great tracks, but this album sounds lazy. One of those albums that came out in the 70s without the power. Didn't quite grab me.
I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Super solid front to back. Rating: 4.4