| Beschreibung: | Two CDs. Released in 1971, Killer was the fourth studio album recorded by the founding quintet of singer Alice Cooper, lead guitarist Glen Buxton, rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith. Bob Ezrin produced all four of Alice Cooper's platinum albums from the 1970s, including Killer and School's Out. Killer (Deluxe Edition) introduces a newly remastered version of the original release, which peaked at #21 on the Billboard albums chart. Along with the singles "Under My Wheels" and "Be My Lover, " the record also includes "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, " "Desperado, " and the prog-rock-inspired epic "Halo Of Flies." The bonus material features alternate takes for "You Drive Me Nervous, " "Under My Wheels, " and "Dead Babies." The collection also gives fans an unreleased live recording of the band's performance at Mar y Sol Pop Festival in Puerto Rico on April 2, 1972. Recorded a few months before the band returned to the studio to make School's Out, the show previews "Public Animal #9" from the upcoming album. The band played most of Killer during the concert, including "You Drive Me Nervous, " "Under My Wheels, " and "Halo Of Flies." They also tapped the group's 1971 album, Love It to Death, for live versions of "Is It My Body?, " "Long Way To Go, " and the smash hit "I'm Eighteen.", Released in 1971, KILLER was the fourth studio album recorded by the founding quintet of singer Alice Cooper, lead guitarist Glen Buxton, rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith. Bob Ezrin produced all four of Alice Cooper's platinum albums from the 1970s, including KILLER and SCHOOL'S OUT. KILLER (DELUXE EDITION) introduces a newly remastered version of the original release, which peaked at #21 on the Billboard albums chart. Along with the singles «Under My Wheels» and «Be My Lover,» the record also includes «Yeah, Yeah, Yeah,» «Desperado,» and the prog-rock-inspired epic «Halo Of Flies.» The bonus material features alternate takes for «You Drive Me Nervous,» «Under My Wheels,» and «Dead Babies.» The collection also gives fans an unreleased live recording of the band's performance at Mar Y Sol Pop Festival in Puerto Rico on April 2, 1972. Recorded a few months before the band returned to the studio to make SCHOOL'S OUT, the show previews «Public Animal #9» from the upcoming album. The band played most of Killer during the concert, including «You Drive Me Nervous,» «Under My Wheels,» and «Halo Of Flies.» They also tapped the group's 1971 album, Love It to Death, for live versions of «Is It My Body?,» «Long Way To Go,» and the smash hit «I'm Eighteen.» ALICE COOPER / KILLER (2xCD), Runningtime: 00:00:00, A&R [A&R Administration]: Susanne Savage, Arranged By [String And Horn Arrangements]: Bob Ezrin, Art Direction [Reissue], Design [Reissue]: Greg Allen (7), Bass, Backing Vocals: Dennis Dunaway, Design [Album Design]: Alice Cooper (2), Drums, Backing Vocals: Neal Smith, Editor [Editorial]: Allison Boron, Editor [Editorial]: Sheryl Farber, Engineer [Recording Engineer]: Brian Christian, Executive-Producer: Jack Richardson, Guitar: Glen Buxton, Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals: Michael Bruce, Liner Notes [Booklet]: Jaan Uhelszki, Liner Notes [Sleeve]: Bill Holdship, Management: Alive Enterprises, Inc., Mixed By [Live Tracks Mixed By]: Brian Kehew, Model [Boa Constrictor]: Kachina (4), Photography By: Pete Turner (4), Producer [Produced By]: Bob Ezrin, Producer [Produced For Release]: Bill Inglot, Producer [Produced For Release]: Steve Woolard, Product Manager: Alicia Yaffe, Project Manager: Shannon Ward, Remastered By: Bill Inglot, Remastered By: Dan Hersch, Technician [Recording Technician]: Joe Lopes, Vocals: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Bob Ezrin, Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Glen Buxton, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Neal Smith, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Bob Ezrin, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Glen Buxton, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Neal Smith, Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Bob Ezrin, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Glen Buxton, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Neal Smith, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Glen Buxton, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Neal Smith, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Glen Buxton, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Neal Smith, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Glen Buxton, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Neal Smith, Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Bob Ezrin, Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Bob Ezrin, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Bob Ezrin, Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Alice Cooper (2), Written-By: Dennis Dunaway, Written-By: Glen Buxton, Written-By: Michael Bruce, Written-By: Neal Smith, Labelcode RHI681028.2 (603497841028, 603497841028, R2 681028, R2 681028), Phonographic Copyright (p) Warner Records Inc., Copyright (c) Warner Records Inc., Manufactured For Rhino Entertainment Company, Marketed By Rhino Entertainment Company, Record Company Warner Music Group, Produced For Nimbus 9 Productions Limited, Produced For Alive Enterprises, Recorded At RCA's Mid-America Recording Center, Chicago, Illinois, Remastered At D2 Mastering, Recorded At Mar Y Sol Festival, Mixed At Timeless Studio, North Hollywood, Glass Mastered At Sonopress, Glass Mastered At Sonopress Killer (Expanded & Remastered) - Alice Cooper (CD)
Beschreibung
Killer ist das vierte Studioalbum des legendären Rockmusikers Alice Cooper, das 1971 veröffentlicht wurde. Diese erweiterte und remasterte Version auf CD bietet neben dem Originalalbum noch 10 Bonustracks, darunter Demos, Live-Aufnahmen und alternative Versionen.
Das Album ist ein Meilenstein in Coopers Karriere und gilt als eines seiner besten Werke. Es enthält Klassiker wie "Under My Wheels", "Desperado" und "Dead Babies", die bis heute zu seinen beliebtesten Songs gehören.
Killer zeichnet sich durch seinen harten Rock-Sound, seine theatralischen Texte und Coopers unverwechselbare Bühnenpräsenz aus. Das Album war ein kommerzieller Erfolg und erreichte Platz 21 in den US-Charts.
Highlights:
- 10 Bonustracks, darunter Demos, Live-Aufnahmen und alternative Versionen
- Remasterte Version des Originalalbums
- Klassiker wie "Under My Wheels", "Desperado" und "Dead Babies"
- Harter Rock-Sound, theatralische Texte und Coopers unverwechselbare Bühnenpräsenz
Über den Künstler
Alice Cooper ist ein US-amerikanischer Rockmusiker, der in den 1970er Jahren mit seiner theatralischen Bühnenshow und seinen provokanten Texten zu einer Ikone wurde. Er hat über 30 Studioalben veröffentlicht und weltweit über 50 Millionen Tonträger verkauft. Zu seinen bekanntesten Songs gehören "School's Out", "I'm Eighteen" und "Poison".
Über den Hersteller
Rhino Records ist ein US-amerikanisches Plattenlabel, das 1978 gegründet wurde. Das Label ist bekannt für seine Wiederveröffentlichungen von klassischer Rock- und Popmusik. Zu den bekanntesten Künstlern, die bei Rhino unter Vertrag stehen, gehören Frank Zappa, The Doors und The Ramones.
Fazit
Killer (Expanded & Remastered) ist eine definitive Version eines klassischen Albums von Alice Cooper. Die remasterte Version des Originalalbums und die zusätzlichen Bonustracks machen diese CD zu einem Muss für alle Fans von Alice Cooper und Rockmusik. |
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