Description: | 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)
Description du produit:
"Killer" est le deuxième album studio d'Alice Cooper, sorti en 1971. Cette version remasterisée et étendue comprend l'album original ainsi que des bonus tracks, dont des versions live et des démos.
L'album est considéré comme un classique du hard rock et a contribué à établir Alice Cooper comme l'un des artistes les plus importants du genre. Il contient des titres emblématiques tels que "I'm Eighteen", "Under My Wheels" et "Desperado".
À propos de l'artiste:
Alice Cooper est un chanteur, auteur-compositeur et musicien américain né en 1948. Il est connu pour ses performances théâtrales et ses chansons de hard rock. Sa carrière s'étend sur plus de cinq décennies et il a vendu plus de 50 millions d'albums dans le monde.
Alice Cooper a été intronisé au Rock and Roll Hall of Fame en 2011. Il est considéré comme l'un des pionniers du shock rock et a influencé de nombreux artistes de hard rock et de metal.
À propos du fabricant:
Rhino Records est un label américain fondé en 1978. Il est spécialisé dans la réédition d'albums classiques et la sortie de compilations. Rhino a sorti des albums d'artistes tels que Frank Zappa, The Doors, The Ramones et Alice Cooper.
Points forts de l'album:
- Version remasterisée et étendue de l'album original - Contient des bonus tracks, dont des versions live et des démos - Album classique du hard rock - Comprend des titres emblématiques tels que "I'm Eighteen", "Under My Wheels" et "Desperado"
Informations supplémentaires:
- Date de sortie : 1971 (original), 2011 (remasterisé) - Label : Rhino Records - Format : CD - Durée : 42 minutes (album original), 63 minutes (version remasterisée) |