Alice Cooper — “Feed My Frankenstein”
Godfather of Shock Rock
Halloween Playlist 2017
It is October!!!! The weather is cooler, my football team is undefeated, and I’ve already bought some Halloween swag because, let’s be honest, it’s the best holiday. So now it’s time for my Halloween playlist. I didn’t do this last year, but I swear it will be tradition from now on.
First and foremost, I have to include some Marilyn Manson and Alice Cooper, because honestly, how can you go wrong with either?
1. Marilyn Manson: “Dope Hat”
2. M. Manson: “Tourniquet”
3. M. Manson: “The Dope Show”
4. Alice Cooper: “Some Folks”
5. Alice Cooper: “The Black Widow”
6. Alice Cooper: “Welcome to My Nightmare”
Now, there are several songs by several bands/artists I put on my previous Halloween playlist that I would still highly recommend. For instance, “Love You to Death” by Type O Negative, and The 69 Eyes’ “Velvet Touch.” You just can’t go wrong with anything that has an eerie, sexy, dark vibe to it.
This year, I have discovered a few more bands/artists I feel must be honored during October.
7. Ghost: “Square Hammer”
8. Ghost: “Missionary Man” (a cover, but I’m obsessed!)
9. Ghost: “Body and Blood”
10. The 69 Cats: “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” (another cover; still a must-have!)
11. Third Realm: “Dance Like You Wanna Die”
12. Third Realm: “Sick Mind”
13. Third Realm: “Invitation to Hell”
14. Amerakin Overdose: “Dead Girl on the Dance Floor”
15. Fever Ray: “The Wolf”
16. Levitika: “Zombie Barbie”
17. Puscifer: “The Undertaker”
18. Tim Skold: “Better the Devil”
19. Tim Skold: “Neverland”
20. Lisa Hannigan: “You Haunt Me”
21. 9 Electric: “Naked”
22. Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds: “Red Right Hand”
These are simply my recent finds! Add in some Depeche Mode, London After Midnight, and Rammstein, as well. I personally love the gothic industrial genre. Or you can just throw on the Queen of the Damned soundtrack, which I love!
Playlist Challenge, Day 36
Alice Cooper — “Ballad of Dwight Fry”
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Seven
Alice Cooper — “Under My Wheels,” from the album A Fistful of Alice (1997).
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Six
http://youtu.be/nMVUsmoeSTs
My absolute favorite Alice Cooper song ❤
Alice Cooper — “Some Folks,” from the album Welcome to My Nightmare (1975).
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Five
Alice Cooper — “The Black Widow,” from the album Welcome to My Nightmare (1975).
Concert Review: We Spent the Night With Alice Cooper
As much as I want this to be strictly a review, I can’t leave out the personal angle. See, my dad has been a fan of Alice Cooper since he was eighteen-ish. He actually saw them in ’75 on the Welcome to My Nightmare tour. When I heard that Alice Cooper was coming to Huntsville, my first thought was that my dad had to go, but I knew he wouldn’t buy a ticket for himself. He would have to have some kind of incentive. So I asked him to take me for my birthday–and he did.
Dad and I arrived at the Von Braun Center at 7:30 p.m. We found our seats and sat there, staring at the blue-lit backdrop (featuring Alice Cooper’s eyes) in anticipation. Nearly half an hour later, the arena darkened and a roar came from the crowd as the backdrop glowed red. We were off.
And this is where I switch to review mode…
Alice Cooper opened the set with “The Black Widow,” straight into “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” The band played for a solid hour and a half with barely a pause. They did all of the songs one would expect, including “I’m Eighteen,” “Billion Dollar Babies,” and “School’s Out.” Alice himself stepped back a few times to permit his band to show off their talents. The moments that really stood out were the solos from guitarist Nita Strauss and drummer Glen Sobel.
It’s no surprise the stage show was incredible! A dancing nurse, a broken windup doll, and the monster stomping around growling the chorus of “Feed My Frankenstein” were only the beginning. I mean, how often do you see a rock star get beheaded in the middle of his set?
Roughly halfway through, there was a tribute to other artists we have lost. Alice Cooper covered songs from The Who (in honor of Keith Moon), Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Motorhead (in honor of Lemmy Kilmister). In case anyone reading is going to be at a show during this tour, I will not list which tracks they played. I was pleasantly surprised, and I wouldn’t want to take that away from you.
Following “School’s Out,” the band left the stage. They returned within seconds to loud cheers and closed the show with “Elected.” Alice thanked his audience and after a few bows and showering the fans with picks and drumsticks, he and his mates exited for the final time.
I am very glad I convinced my dad to attend this concert. My only complaint would be that the show wasn’t long enough. Otherwise, it was perfect. Alice Cooper is a true entertainer. The Godfather of Shock Rock’s reign continues.
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Four
❤
Alice Cooper — “Poison,” from the album Trash (1989).
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Three
This is another one of my favorites. I first heard it on Wayne’s World and was instantly hooked.
Alice Cooper — “Feed My Frankenstein,” from the album Hey Stoopid (1991).
Weekly Focus: Alice Cooper, Day Two
One of my favorites ❤
Alice Cooper — “Ballad of Dwight Fry,” from the album Love It to Death (1971).
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