Alice Cooper – Along Came A Spider (Release Year – 2008)
Quite honestly, after listening to the Judas Priest debacle called Nostradamus, I was not looking forward to hearing another concept album in 2008. Nonetheless, Alice Cooper has unleashed his latest batch of hard rock horror in the form of a concept album. The difference between this and Nostradamus is quite simple, this album has good songs, and a whole bunch of them to boot.
The songs on Along Came A Spider follow the story of the serial killer named Spider. I wont give up all of the secrets of the story of Spider, but this is pretty good song material. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed an Alice Cooper CD this much.
The sounds on Along Came A Spider is a pretty good balance of 70’s era Alice Cooper mixed with 80’s and 90’s style rock. Kerri Kelli and Jason Hook handle the guitar work, and they do an excellent job. The production quality on this disc is fantastic. Alice also enlists the help of a couple of friends on this disc. Slash cuts loose playing guitar on the track “Vengeance is Mine“. Ozzy Osbourne helped Alice write the tune “Wake The Dead“. Ozzy handles the harmonica solo on this song. There is no mention of Ozzy singing on this album, but If you listen closely enough, you can hear what appears to be his background vocals on this tune.
I must admit that some of Alice Cooper’s releases have always been a bit hit or miss with me. I had low expectations for Along Came A Spider. With that being said, this disc is one of the nice surprises of 2008. This is one of my favorite discs so far this year. I had a lot of fun listening to this, and I think you will too.
For more information on Along Came A Spider, check out the Alice Cooper Website. You can hear the entire album at the Alice Cooper myspace page. Check it out and go get it!
Rating:Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Prologue / I Know Where You Live
2. Vengeance Is Mine (Featuring Slash)
3. Wake The Dead
4. Catch Me If You Can
5. (In Touch With) Your Feminine Side
6. Wrapped In Silk
7. Killed By Love
8. I’m Hungry
9. The One That Got Away
10. Salvation
11. I Am The Spider / Epilogue
Alice Cooper band is:
Alice Cooper – Vocals
Keri Kelli – Guitar
Jason Hook – Guitar
Chuck Garric – Bass
Eric Singer – Drums
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Ive bought every album that Alice Cooper has ever made. This one is one of the best recently that he has made. (Kerri Kelly is genious on guitar.) I’ve also seen his live show many, many times. Lets give credit where credit is due, this guy is a rock icon that continues to go strong year ater year, album after album. Hats off to you Mr Cooper! May you tour many more years (so I can go).
You might get your wish Jeremy. Alice was on the Eddie Trunk show Monday night. He plans to do a massive tour for Along Came A Spider in 2009.
Sorry Sandra. I had no clue he’s been doin’ new music.Seriously. I did 4get that he’s got that radio show.And I did watch his Bio or something on TV where he discussed his sobriety.That was impressive, really.Plus he’s got a really good lookin’ wife who seems really devoted to him.I’m usually up on all thats goin’ on in the MUSIC world.So somehow I missed what Mr.Furnier has been up to.Vincent Furnier ( his real name. ) As you prolly know.Heck, I seen Alice live when I was 13, I’d love 4 him to return to my area.