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by del
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alice's Band Mates: An Appreciation
Replies: 118
Views: 109251

Re: Alice's Band Mates: An Appreciation

I’m enjoying Crossbone Skully. Lots of AC/DC in there plus a fair bit of love for a whole range of bands, including Def Leppard. Nothing ground breaking but it’s engaging, has energy and it’s strong overall for me. Is that not the thing about Tommy though? Very enthusiastic, very capable, likeable p...
by del
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vampires
Replies: 3
Views: 6147

Re: Vampires

I'm in for that. If they have captured it right it will be great.
by del
Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is 1 Original Band Song and 1 Solo Song You Would Like Added
Replies: 24
Views: 14635

Re: What is 1 Original Band Song and 1 Solo Song You Would Like Added

Just to be different - a road theme.

A mash up with Long way to go and 100 more miles.
by del
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alice's Band Mates: An Appreciation
Replies: 118
Views: 109251

Re: Alice's Band Mates: An Appreciation

So far, from the current band we have mentioned Nita, Ryan, Chuck and Glen but no Tommy. Interesting that he seems to have really got into the fabric of Alice’s world but isn’t mentioned, either as a player or contributor.

Thoughts?
by del
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More stats anyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 5933

Re: More stats anyone?

I haven't used the platform in a while, but back when I did, iTunes was used to buy songs and play local files. Is this still the case, or has it been integrated into other Apple platforms? I notice there's a different list of stats for Apple, which I assumed was for their streaming platform (Apple...
by del
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More stats anyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 5933

Re: More stats anyone?

Don’t argue with any of that and would add a few more thoughts. It’s increasingly possible to drill down on most of the stats to link to other activities such as tours, radio play, commercials tv appearances etc. it’s patchy for most acts still but it’s getting better by the week. Not sure which cha...
by del
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What album best represents the full catalogue?
Replies: 8
Views: 3083

Re: What album best represents the full catalogue?

My initial thought was that it is impossible but when pushed into a corner B$B became the obvious choice. Other than the blackout albums I see links and themes from here to all other parts of the catalogue. IMO, there isn’t actually an album (including live or compilation) which genuinely represents...
by del
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What album best represents the full catalogue?
Replies: 8
Views: 3083

What album best represents the full catalogue?

I was asked yesterday that if only one album could be put forward as best representing the full catalogue of Alice Cooper what would it be. I wasn’t allowed to use live or compilation albums. My favourite for years has been School’s Out and I have WTMN and Killer in my current top three and the othe...
by del
Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Constrictor & AI
Replies: 6
Views: 3417

Re: Constrictor & AI

Absolutely doable, the tools have been there for a few years already. Just needs the desire and some time and money. Synthtopia is one of the tools but there are several others out there and they are being improved all the time. And AI is already being used to suggest ‘updates’ to old books into mod...
by del
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More stats anyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 5933

Re: More stats anyone?

Maybe worth a joke or two but as I said, this is what it’s all about now. It’s evidence of popularity and ultimately its income.
by del
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More stats anyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 5933

More stats anyone?

A friend has access to a load of global stats on various platforms. Whether we like it or not, this is where it matters nowadays and there is some really interesting data there. Most interesting thing to me is the sheer breadth of countries. It doesn't matter to me if there are 50 or 50 million peop...
by del
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hellfest 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 20546

Re: Hellfest 2022

Why does he deserve it?
by del
Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hellfest 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 20546

Re: Hellfest 2022

Oh, you’re trying to help. Think she may have got her defence in first if that’s happening.
by del
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hellfest 2022
Replies: 46
Views: 20546

Re: Hellfest 2022

Another grandpa here, although not as grumpy. (Well, maybe sometimes.) It has always irked me that these keyboard warriors are very loud when they’re protected by anonymity. My approach has only ever been, “don’t type anything that you wouldn’t say to their face.” Comedians who laugh at their own w...
by del
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: YouTube views and Spotify Streams
Replies: 17
Views: 26615

Re: YouTube views and Spotify Streams

Meant to point out that 922 million streams will be something like $3.7m income to be split. Not much per play but it all adds up eventually.
by del
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: YouTube views and Spotify Streams
Replies: 17
Views: 26615

Re: YouTube views and Spotify Streams

Found a note I had scribbled down Total streams 922,000,000 plus. 35th Paranormal…………………………………………………….1,951,587 70th. Our love will change the world………….……………937,939 90th Killer………………………………………………..……………….646,771 354th Dyslexia………………………………………………………..…101,482 361 (last place). Manic Depression Vampire...
by del
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: YouTube views and Spotify Streams
Replies: 17
Views: 26615

Re: YouTube views and Spotify Streams

There are many drivers behind the stats and you can analyse everything to a ridiculous level e.g. Daily streams per country run against the touring schedule to detect waves of interest as Alice moves around. There are apparently a few facts that stand out each year 1. Every new release, every tour a...
by del
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: YouTube views and Spotify Streams
Replies: 17
Views: 26615

Re: YouTube views and Spotify Streams

And here is Spotify. Pretty clear across YouTube and Spotify that it’s far more Alice solo than ACG and that it’s Poison which is the lead for most. Song Title "………………………………….Streams (year) ………….Daily (5.3 million monthly listeners) Poison. "………………………………………..350,719,458 …………………………195,713 School's Ou...
by del
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: YouTube views and Spotify Streams
Replies: 17
Views: 26615

YouTube views and Spotify Streams

Thought I’d share some YouTube stats as at the end of July. The streamers clearly have different views to the older fans.. YouTube ………………....….………….. Views (year)………….Yesterday Poison ……………………….………….….. 281,973,341……………..59,596 Hey Stoopid ……………………..….…….. 14,679,269………………..2,623 School’s Out (Trash...
by del
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Road" - Reviews
Replies: 294
Views: 180314

Re: "Road" - Reviews

I may be in the minority , but Road is the best album since Dirty Diamonds. I am Alice, Welcome to the Show, Frankenstein, Big Boots, Baby please don't go, Dead don't dance, The Big Goodbye are classics. I didn't think Road Rats would be good, thought it would be a waste. But is done differently an...