It's quite amazing to find an album like this. Some of the best singers and musicians ever, give us a killing C.D. This tribute shows Alice Cooper's songs with particulary touches from great bands like Def Leppard, Twisted Sister, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue and so on. I certainly recommend it because this C.D is worth buying and listening to.
August 5, 2006Maybe one of the best tribute albums ever done. For those fans who prefer his more raspy voice and under-mixed guitar sound of Cooper himself, or the dated 'punk' interpretations on another tribute album, this won't seem to be what is it. This is a heavier, more produced, less of a garage-band sound, than the other. And so the songs play well, even after repeated listening. These are very strong covers of some of Cooper's greatest hits, his best work. And they show that he was behind some very well-composed tunes, that Cooper wasn't just shock and 'entertainment', but he was a composer and musician who spoke to some truths, on occasion. The complaint, again, that I've seen is that people do not prefer a faithful tribute, but that if cover bands are used that they cover in the style which they normally play. Even if not 'punk', if the CCM Guardian covered Elected, say, the critics would desire that it sound like Guardian. But I think there's definitely a place for covers produced in the way that is done here. I think it can be both.
While one may not approve of Cooper's own views or stage presence, or of the lyrics of certain songs (the putatively satirical Cold Ethyl, for ex, which I don't think is funny), other songs speak to a truth such as the stand-outs Eighteen, Elected, and of course the classic, Billion Dollar Babies. In terms of performance, only the signature - School's Out - is a little flat or weak compared to Cooper's own renditions. But even the silly ballad, Even Women Bleed, is well produced here. It's a must-have CD, in other words.
September 23, 2005 |  | 'Humanary Stew:A Tribute To Alice Cooper'-Variuos Artists' |  |
Another decent tribute CD put out on the Cleopatra label.Not great,but okay.Worth pulling out for a listen now and then.Many well established artists lend their time and effort for the making of this disc.A complete different line-up on each of the eleven tracks.Cuts I enjoyed the most were "No More Mr.Nice Guy" by Roger Daltrey,"Welcome To My Nightmare" by Ronnie James Dio,"Billion Dollar Babies" by L.A.Gun's Phil Lewis and "Elected" by Sex Pistol's guitarist Steve Jones.Believe there are a couple of other Cooper tribute CD's out there.
June 12, 2005 | | One of the best tribute albums | |
OK, we all know that tribute albums generally suck, but this one delivers the goods and then some. Instead of relying on bands to cover each song, different musicians from different bands join together for each track. That way we have Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman (Megadeth) joining Eric Singer (Kiss) and Bob Daisley (Sabbath/Ozzy) for School's Out. All the tracks feature this mix-up approach that works remarkably well and gives each song a fresh feel. The album rocks from start to finish, and most of Alice's hits are included. Also the musicians included truly pay tribute by sticking pretty close to the original arrangement of the song, this a good thing or bad thing depending on your point of view, the only real difference is that the songs sound a lot heavier!
April 21, 2001As much as I want to like this disc, I find it impossible to get past two major obstacles: unbalanced production and weak performances. Bruce Kulick (Producer) had a great idea with this, and to have access to the individually talented performers included is remarkable. However, something went wrong with the chemistry. Suffice it to say that this is an aimless waste of good material. Obviously, I am a Coopaholic, otherwise I wouldn't care. I assume you are, too. Take my advice... if you need an Alice fix, buy the box!
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