Flush The Fashion - Alice Cooper > Reviews

Advantages: Short and sweet
Disadvantages: Not quite classic Alice

Flush The Fashion which came out in 1980 can be classed as an album that you probably never even knew existed, from an artist that you knew did. Something of a forgotten gem buried in the Coop back catalogue? A dirty diamond even? Not quite, but at a time when what is now called classic rock was dying on its feet, the ever-sussed Mr Furnier managed to touch gloves with hip producer Roy Thomas Baker to update his sound for the New Wavers that were ... Read review

Advantages: -
Disadvantages: Is this REALLY Alice Cooper?

What is going on? An album from the Coop with no Vincent Price, no mention of spiders or ghoulies or axes dripping with blood? Is that legal? Recorded in 1980 at a time when the Coop's career, not to mention general health, was in serious decline, it sees him updating his sound with a glossy hi-tech production courtesy of Roy Thomas Baker. Several times during the course of this album (which clocks in at barely half an hour) it brings to mind ... Read review

Advantages: Great Album
Disadvantages: If you don't like punk avoid it

This album heralded Alices first 80's release at the heyday of punk. Alice was often called the Godfather of punk because of his cutting style. Alice re-invented his original character while creating this album. This is probably his most creative 80's album, a punk masterpiece. 1. Talk Talk (originally by Sean Bonniwell Alice adds his own dimension to this classic). 2. We're all Clones (best song) 3. Pain 4. Leather Boots 5. Aspirin Damage (fun ... Read review