The album features a mix of hard rock, shock rock, and pop, with songs like "Elected" and "Hello Hooray" displaying a more melodic and playful side of Cooper's music, while tracks like "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Billion Dollar Babies" showcase his trademark dark and theatrical style.
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Album Description: |
"Billion Dollar Babies" is the sixth studio album by American rock musician Alice Cooper, released in 1973. It was one of Cooper's most commercially successful albums, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. The album features a mix of hard rock, shock rock, and pop, with songs like "Elected" and "Hello Hooray" displaying a more melodic and playful side of Cooper's music, while tracks like "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Billion Dollar Babies" showcase his trademark dark and theatrical style. "Billion Dollar Babies" was produced by Bob Ezrin, who had previously worked with Cooper on the 1971 album "Love It to Death". Ezrin's production added a new level of sophistication to Cooper's sound, and helped to establish the Alice Cooper Group as one of the most exciting and innovative bands of the 1970s. In addition to its commercial success, "Billion Dollar Babies" has been widely praised by music critics and fans for its strong songwriting, imaginative arrangements, and tongue-in-cheek humor. It remains one of Cooper's signature albums and a classic of the glam rock era. |
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Music Genre: |
Hard Rock Music |
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Album Production Information: |
Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design |
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Record Label & Catalognr: |
Warner Bros Records WB K 56 013 (56013) |
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Media Format: |
12" Vinyl LP Record |
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Year & Country: |
1973 Made in Germany |
Complete Track Listing of: Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies |
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Group photo of th Alice Cooper band with Alice Cooper holding a baby and the band-members white rabbits
Lyrics of the songs on "Billion Dollar Babies" printed on the green original custom inner sleeve
"Billion Dollar Babies" Record Label Details: Warner Bros. Records K 56013 , S 40.396
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