PARANORMAL
| Alice Cooper
PARANORMAL
Paranormal is the 27th studio album by Alice Cooper, released on July 28, 2017.[1][2][3] It features three tracks performed by the "classic" line-up of the Alice Cooper band (Neal Smith, Dennis Dunaway, and Michael Bruce, sans Glen Buxton) plus Larry Mullen Jr. from U2, Roger Glover from Deep Purple, Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, Swedish songwriter and session guitarist Tommy Denander, Alice Cooper bandmate Tommy Henriksen, Steve Hunter and more. -Wikipedia
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Consequence of Sound
2017 - The delights at journey's end make up for some duds along the way
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Louder Sound
2017 - Alice shows he’s still got spirit, on an album that still rocks, but has no shocks
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Paste Magazine
2017 - There’s almost no other rockers of Alice’s vintage that could pull of such a feat. Sharpen up the guillotine, folks; he ain’t done yet.
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Blabbermouth
Lyrically, Cooper is in familiar territory — a sad self-narrative about an apparition stuck in another dimension. A great start to yet another nightmare.
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Slant Magazine
2017 - For anyone who thinks Cooper’s music has lost its edge, Paranormal is a reminder that loud, lumbering rock never goes out of style.
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The Quietus
2017 - atop familiar musical backdrops that sound something like what you’d get if you programmed an algorithm to compose "hard rock of the 70s".
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The Guardian
2017 - proof that he’s still giving it his best shot
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Metal Storm
2017 - this is a 27th album that is enjoyable and doesn't drag, so I'll take it
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The Rockpit
2017 - an extremely satisfying return for everyone’s favourite rocking reprobate
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Metal Wani
While not as instantly classic as the records he produced in his golden era decades back, ‘Paranormal’ should in years to come be recognized as one of Alice’s greatest efforts, and is an album that demands your attention.
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All Music
Paranormal isn't the return to form one might have hoped for, but it's no embarrassment either
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Cryptic Rock
2017 - he creates a genre of his own, mixing Blues, Rock, ’50s and show tunes into something that can only be him.
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Devils Gate Media
2018 - Worth parting with your money just to hear Cooper introducing himself as “Monsieur Vincent Damon Furnier” during the band introductions.
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Pure Grain Audio
2018 - A true rock treasure trove
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Distorted Sound Magazine
2018 - A sublime set of songs delivered in a slick package, and in the words of Garth from Wayne’s World, “we’re not worthy” of such a classic set but thankful for it none the less.
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The Young Folks
2017 - I do think that there are some real highlights sprinkled throughout the project.
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Maximum Volume Music
2018 - He makes the Paranormal look everyday.
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Kenosha News
2018 - Cooper’s band is on fire, and he’s clearly at home in the live setting. ... Shredder guitar fans, as well as Alice fans, will devour this two-disc set with pleasure.
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Pop Culture Beast
2017 - For what it is, Paranormal is a decent album. It might not be one of his most consistent albums but you have to give Alice credit for trying to go back to basics.
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The Moshville Times
2018 - this was some of his best material in almost thirty years
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National Rock Review
2018 - The album captures a rock ‘n’ roll show at its peak and is one of the best live releases by Alice Cooper, featuring his longtime band guitarists Nita Strauss, Tommy Henriksen and Ryan Roxie, bassist Chuck Garric, and drummer Glen Sobel in front of an excited audience.
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New Noise
2017 - Paranormal pulls out all of the familiar stops one can expect from an Alice record, yet still doesn’t come off as routine. Songs like “Paranoiac Personality,” “Private Public Breakdown,” and the title track, are all worthy of putting alongside any of Cooper’s classics.
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Volume Magazine
a tall serving of mesmerizing rock & roll with a twist of haunted tales and a dash of mystery. It’s the thrilling work of a genius.
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Silver Tiger Media
2017 - it is an absolute killer!
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Bearded Gentlemen Music
2017 - simply a fantastic rock record only Cooper is capable of pulling off
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Antichrist Magazine
2018 - Paranormal is very much worth your time (especially seeing how short it is)
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Under the Radar Magazine
2017 - finds Cooper full of all the joy and vigor of those good old days
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Spectrum Culture
2018 - if you haven’t put any of these tracks into your collection by now, there’s still time
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Wall of Sound
2017 - But this album is hit after hit.
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Decibel Geek
2017 - it’s definitely worth checking out and forming your own opinion
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Uncivil Revolt
2017 - the execution fell short
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My Global Mind
2017 - His Majesty is back in good form, new fresh ideas. He never stops to surprise and after all the years, he still the best theatrical artist ever.
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Cel Jaded
2017 - Still, it’s amazing how youthful and clear Cooper’s voice still sounds after fifty years in the business.
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Evening Standard
2017 - No signs of growing old gracefully
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Horror Fuel
2017 - the songs on this album are compelling and each tells one hell of a story
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Overdrive Magazine
2017 - the two-CD Paranormal package delivers a lot of value, and shows that Cooper has definitely still got it
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Sonic Perspectives
2018 - The live album is sort of a time capsule of what the master of shock rock was still capable of, some 50 years into his infamous career, all full of horror, gore, glam, schlock, shred, and blood. And that’s exactly how it should be.
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Roppongi Rocks
2017 - On his new album, “Paranormal”, he’s back in fine form.
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Renowned for Sound
2017 - Paranormal is actually rather ordinary, and the shock tactics are now wearing a little thin Mr Cooper.
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Heavy Magazine
2017 - There simply isn’t a weak track to be found here. Instead, this is ten brilliant tracks that serve up something a little different each time around.
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The Great Southern Brain Fart
2017 - the best album he’s made since 1991’s Hey Stoopid
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Down the Line Reviews
2018 - All the elements of a great album are intact. The lyrics are witty and well-written, and there is good touring material on here. I liked the album from beginning to end.
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Rough Edge
Each song on this album is extremely twisted with a mash-up of catchy tunes and superb musicianship. "Paranormal" is right up there with one of the best Alice recording of all time, the classic "Welcome to My Nightmare."
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KNAC.com
2017 - All I can say is that I had myself a blast listening to this album (and I'm listening to it again as this review is being written)
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Richer Sounds
2017 - the album is a heavyweight contender. The live tracks even manage to capture some of the theatrics you’d expect from a gig with the man himself.
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The Times
2017 - One great rock song after another, each filled with crunchy hooks, radio-friendly choruses and musical theatre-style bombast
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Album of the Year
2017 - This album contains a ton of solid Alice songs including Dynamite Road, Paranormal and one of my favorite Alice songs ever, Fireball. The Coop uses several musicians for this one and he is in fine voice. This album is a must have.
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Mike Ladano
Paranormal is yet another late-career triumph by Alice Cooper. It’s just a hair shy of mind blowing.
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Stereo Board
2017 - as he approaches 70 years old his irrepressible, youthful passion for making music that’s sonically fiery and lyrically masterful is truly contagious.
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AXS
2017 - another worthy entry in the Alice Cooper library
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Liverpool Sound and Vision
an album of utter bang on delivery
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Treblezine
2017 - starts strong and shows a more melodic side as it progresses. Paranormal isn’t Cooper’s most progressive work, but it’s his best in years and a refreshing reminder that, nearly 50 years into his career, he still rocks.
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The Edge
2017 - A huge disappointment from a legend of rock that was not necessary or required. BORING
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Mark's Heavy Music Blog
2017 - This man is a legend and the new album underlines it.
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Last Rites
2017 - a good album, one that grows on you a bit as it sinks in, even if all its secrets are revealed pretty quickly
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Metal Heads
2017 - a true winner
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Teo
2017 - Paranormal comes packing some tasty treats. Featuring guest spots by some of Alice’s esteemed musician friends, the album attains what all garage-esque albums want, a good time.
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Classic Rock Radio
2017 - a great Alice Cooper album and after six years away we need this from our heroes
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Loud Magazibe
2017 - a wonderfully rocking album that shows the Coop in all his musical guises from garage rocker to metalhead and all points in between
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Dennis Dunaway
2017 - It’s a weird and wonderful collection of guitar-driven delights
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All Hallows Haunts
2017 - it’s a disappointing, confusing album
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Games, Brrrains & A Head-Banging Life
2017 - Filled with far too many average songs but when he gets it right though, it’s an absolute blast.
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Spectrum Culture
2017 - Not pushing it too far is probably best.
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Brightons Finest Music Guide
a great album
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All About the Rock
2017 - His voice is as strong as ever, the production is immense and the long list of guests
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