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by Model Citizen
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Alice Cooper album closer
Replies: 38
Views: 7531

Re: Best Alice Cooper album closer

Unquestionably, "Inmates (We're All Crazy)". Epic.
by Model Citizen
Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm Alice
Replies: 151
Views: 22935

Re: I'm Alice

Alice, to me, has so many voices. Many of them specific to certain periods during his career. I hear a lot of Last Temptation vibes (especially Sideshow) but there are bits and pieces in Alice's spoken lines that conjure the blackout years, Dirty Diamonds and W2MN. His voice is still crystal clear a...
by Model Citizen
Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I Hate You
Replies: 73
Views: 17594

Re: I Hate You

Man, I was pumped about the previews but based on what I've heard, I'm disappointed. I hope the full album will change my opinion. The motown and blues pastiches give me the same embarrassed feeling I get anytime I hear "Disco Bloodbath Boogie Fever" or "Ghouls Gone Wild". I also really hate what he...
by Model Citizen
Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kids Singing On School's Out
Replies: 6
Views: 1916

Re: The Kids Singing On School's Out

Ezrin's oldest, David, would've been around 6yrs old. His siblings Joshua and Sarah are several years younger.
by Model Citizen
Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alice Songs You Like More Than Most Other Fans Do
Replies: 51
Views: 21439

Re: Alice Songs You Like More Than Most Other Fans Do

I'm The Coolest: Some of the tastiest guitar work on Goes To Hell. Sand dancer, c'monnnnnnnn. King Of The Silver Screen: The first of Cooper's transvestite trilogy. It's kitschy and I love it! I Never Wrote Those Songs: I could live without the sax but I just love the lyrical viewpoint. Maybe the ea...
by Model Citizen
Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For Veronica's Sake
Replies: 18
Views: 10889

Re: For Veronica's Sake

I love the song and I LOVE From The Inside. Maybe my favorite Coop album.
by Model Citizen
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breadcrumbs
Replies: 83
Views: 43231

Re: Breadcrumbs

I'll throw in some love for the original "Detroit City" as well. I really don't dig this reworking at all. The bombastic production and performances of the original are tough to beat. That version feels like an anthemic energetic celebration of the city and its music. The new one feels...empty.
by Model Citizen
Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flush the Fashion 40th Anniversary
Replies: 43
Views: 17281

Re: Flush the Fashion 40th Anniversary

I adore this record. My first introduction to the "new" Coop was the Clones promo that premiered on the "Pink Lady & Jeff" TV show. I was baffled but totally drawn to this new iteration of Alice. I rode my bike to the local Ayr-Way on release day, picked it up and rushed home to put that sucker on t...
by Model Citizen
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best engineered album?
Replies: 29
Views: 7097

Re: Best engineered album?

From The Inside. While it may be a bit too clean in places, there is no better sounding Cooper record in terms of clarity, balance and depth. I'd love to hear it in 5.1 surround.
by Model Citizen
Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paris Special 82
Replies: 28
Views: 9370

Re: Paris Special 82

Well, as evidenced by my avatar, the blackout years hold a special place for me. I love those unusual records. Especially FTF and SF. I would love to see deluxe reissues or a box set with some bonus material. I think that era is unjustly maligned.
by Model Citizen
Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Goes To Hell........
Replies: 22
Views: 16565

Re: Goes To Hell........

I love it. Honestly, I think the "storyline" is more cohesive than its predecessor and I really love the musical diversity. I don't mind "You Gotta Dance" and I love "I'm The Coolest". Those early years of Alice's solo career might be a bit on the cabaret end of the spectrum but I appreciate that Al...
by Model Citizen
Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The best of Easy Action and PFY
Replies: 13
Views: 10980

Re: The best of Easy Action and PFY

Yea, I don't ever see Alice doing any of these songs in the context of a touring live show...BUT...anyone remember what Sparks did a few years back? They did a show for each of their released albums, played in full. A 21-night "Sparks Spectacular" residency at the O2. I would kill for a similar expe...
by Model Citizen
Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The best of Easy Action and PFY
Replies: 13
Views: 10980

Re: The best of Easy Action and PFY

No order, but it'd be something like this...

Swing Low, Sweet Cheerio
Today Mueller
No Longer Umpire
Levity Ball
Reflected
Apple Bush
Changing Arranging
Mr & Misdemeanor
Shoe Salesman
Below Your Means
Laughing At Me
Refrigerator Heaven
Beautiful Flyaway
by Model Citizen
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your Favorite Alice album rankings from 2000 to Present
Replies: 53
Views: 45084

Re: Your Favorite Alice album rankings from 2000 to Present

1) The Eyes of Alice Cooper
2) Welcome 2 My Nightmare
3) Brutal Planet
4) Paranormal
5) Dirty Diamonds
6) Dragontown
7) Along Came a Spider
by Model Citizen
Fri Jul 21, 2017 4:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More tracks to hear...
Replies: 152
Views: 115020

Re: More tracks to hear...

Well, I've heard the whole damn thing. I dig it. Alice's singing is great, the musicians all turn in excellent performances and there are some small nuanced surprises here and there that raised an eyebrow a few times. Standouts for me are "Paranormal", "Dead Flies", "Paranoiac Personality", "Dynamit...
by Model Citizen
Sun Jul 16, 2017 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More tracks to hear...
Replies: 152
Views: 115020

Re: More tracks to hear...

Paranormal is a disjointed song but interesting nonetheless. I'm not wild about the guitar solo either, seems out of place, but overall I like the musical direction. Alice is stretching himself with the two songs released so far. PP is a better opening single than IBYFO and P is a better album open...
by Model Citizen
Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More tracks to hear...
Replies: 152
Views: 115020

Re: More tracks to hear...

Well, I like most of what I'm hearing. Definitely not at all what I was expecting but I'm totally ok with that. For me, part of what makes a Coop album great is the diversity of the material and this one sounds right along those lines. Sure, there are a few clips that have me scratching my head but ...
by Model Citizen
Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More tracks to hear...
Replies: 152
Views: 115020

Re: More tracks to hear...

It's SO refreshing to hear more of Alice's clean voice on these clips. There were plenty of cuts on the last album that featured it too and it really gives the albums more depth and variety. I've been pining for that for aeons. It seems with the predominantly heavier stuff he's done over the last co...
by Model Citizen
Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Top 20 Alice Cooper Songs by the Original Lineup
Replies: 30
Views: 22814

Re: Top 20 Alice Cooper Songs by the Original Lineup

No particular order: Halo Of Flies Beautiful Flyaway Laughing At Me Gutter Cat vs The Jets Shoe Salesman Blue Turk Public Animal #9 Second Coming Apple Bush Generation Landslide Desperado You Drive Me Nervous Hallowed Be My Name Muscle Of Love Caught In A Dream Refrigerator Heaven Workin' Up A Sweat...
by Model Citizen
Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When will there be a Paranormal album review
Replies: 220
Views: 141754

Re: When will there be a Paranormal album review

Well, it's more of a promotional soundbite than a proper review, but this is as close to a translation as I could do: "Surprises are on Alice Cooper's 27th studio album, Paranormal far more than enough. The most important - if not the most sensual - is its consistent rockcoat to the (rock) values ​​...