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THE REVIEW
Drastic and sudden (and I would add suspicious) U-turn for Alice Cooper.
After the modern touches of ?Dragontown? and ?Brutal Planet?, which didn’t sit well at all with the old fan base, Alice makes a grand return to his roots with this ?Dirty Diamonds?, an album that takes us back to the '70s-'80s... oh yes, because with this CD, Alice has returned to the sound that marked his period of greatest success. Frankly, I do not agree with this choice of his for two reasons:
- The recent albums were excellent ?challenges? against the past (and I don’t agree with those who claim that Alice is now dead and buried).
- Going back to the past, I believe, has clipped the wings of an artist who can still give a lot.
However, the quality of the album is good, there is no doubt about it. There are tracks that truly remind us of the old Alice Cooper, such as ?Woman Of Mass Destruction?, ?You Make Me Wanna? and the compelling ?Run Down The Devil?. However, I find the more carefree tracks on the platter truly exhilarating, like the charming ?Steal That Car? or the almost country ballad ?The Saga Of Jesse Jane? in which Cooper's ironic and bittersweet streak is expressed to the fullest. In the limited edition of the album, there is also ?Stand?, a brilliant duet with rapper X-Zibit.
Coming to the end, ?Dirty Diamonds? is an album that will undoubtedly appeal to those who have loved (and still love) Alice's older works. It is an album that brings Mr. Cooper back to his origins, simultaneously a work born of an immortal style, yet at the same time of a sound that has now had its day.
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Dirty Diamonds sees Alice Cooper returning to his classic 70s-80s rock roots after experimenting with modern sounds. While some fans may prefer his recent edgier albums, this record offers strong tracks that capture his iconic style. Highlights include 'Woman Of Mass Destruction' and the ironic ballad 'The Saga Of Jesse Jane.' The album is a solid, nostalgic effort for longtime fans but may feel dated to others.Tracklist Lyrics
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is the stage name of Vincent Damon Furnier (born February 4, 1948), an American singer-songwriter known for pioneering shock rock and theatrical stage shows.34 Reviews
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By AR (Anonima Recensori)
Alice Cooper is here, he is alive and giving rock 'n' roll lessons to the new generations.
If the old lions are still capable of producing records like this, let's forget about the White Stripes and company for a while and dive back into the horror-rock of this sometimes incredibly underrated character.
