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Alice Cooper – Zipper Catches Skin (used)
Alice Cooper – Zipper Catches Skin (used)
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"Zipper Catches Skin" is the fourteenth studio album by Alice Cooper, released in 1982
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Key Information:
- Release Date: August 25, 1982.
- Significance: It is considered one of three albums that Alice Cooper refers to as his "blackout" albums, along with Special Forces (1981) and DaDa (1983). Cooper stated that he does not remember recording these albums due to substance abuse. Despite this, he has expressed pride in the music.
- Producer: Co-produced by Cooper and his bassist, Erik Scott. Steve Tyrell produced the song "I Am the Future".
- Musical Style: The album features a hard rock style with pop punk and post-punk influences. It shifts away from heavy riffs, emphasizing a sarcastic and comical lyrical approach. Erik Scott described it as "lean, stripped down, and low on frills. Punkish and bratty".
- Commercial Performance: The album did not chart in most countries, including the US, where it was the first Alice Cooper album since Easy Action to not appear on the Billboard Top 200.
- Singles: "I Like Girls" (August 1982) and "I Am the Future" (October 1982) were released as singles from the album.
- Notable Tracks: "I Am the Future" was the theme song for the film Class of 1984. "I Like Girls" includes a duet with Patty Donahue of The Waitresses. Additional notable tracks are "Zorro's Ascent," "Make That Money (Scrooge's Song)," and "No Baloney Homosapiens".
- Legacy: Zipper Catches Skin has gained a cult following due to its experimental nature and unique sound. Some find it a surprising and listenable album despite the circumstances surrounding its creation.
It is a less-known but fascinating part of Alice Cooper's discography, showcasing his ability to experiment with different musical directions even during a challenging period.
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