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Johnny J. Blair's avatar

This album really turned my head at the time, and your description of the stylistic elements is right on the money.

Alex O'Brien's avatar

Thanks! And thanks for the restack!

Scott Schaible's avatar

My favorite Alice Cooper album, without question. So good.

Alex O'Brien's avatar

Cool! It is fantastic for sure.

Ray Van Horn, Jr.'s avatar

Nice! Deep cut Alice!

Alex O'Brien's avatar

Yes, a deep cut indeed.

Brad Tolinski's avatar

A great album. Alice is a criminally underrated singer. No matter how outrageous the lyrics are, he never turns it into camp. It's his commitment that makes it all work. Not to mention the band's terrific rhythm section...

Alex O'Brien's avatar

That’s a great way for you to put it — no matter how outrageous he gets, the music and songs never turn into camp. And yes, such a magnificent rhythm section.

JC's avatar

“Halo of Flies” is typical classic Alice. I love this album.

A friend of mine back in the eighties bought a couple new records still sealed, gave them to me and said, “Record these on cassettes for me and you can have them”. This album was one of them. Still have it. Excellent choice!

Alex O'Brien's avatar

Yes, such a great album and song! What a nice friend to have re the gifted albums, lol!

JC's avatar

Yes, thanks!