Raise Your Fist and Yell
Alice Cooper · 1987
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · garage rock
A hard-hitting blend of glam metal and shock rock, infused with dark theatricality and rebellious energy.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo rebellious energy late-night adrenaline boost sing-along anthems for friends
- Context
- By 1987, Alice Cooper was in a phase of revitalization after a decade-long struggle with substance abuse. "Raise Your Fist and Yell" marked his return to form, following the critical and commercial success of his previous album, "Constrictor". This record showcased a more aggressive sound that aligned with the glam metal movement's rise in popularity.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, garage rock
Raise Your Fist and Yell is an album by Alice Cooper, released in 1987. A hard-hitting blend of glam metal and shock rock, infused with dark theatricality and rebellious energy. The album peaked at No. 59 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating Cooper's enduring appeal despite changing musical landscapes. It also gained attention for its provocative themes and imagery, contributing to the ongoing dialogue around shock rock and its societal implications during the late '80s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Raise Your Fist and Yell sound like?
A hard-hitting blend of glam metal and shock rock, infused with dark theatricality and rebellious energy. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Raise Your Fist and Yell by Alice Cooper notable?
The album peaked at No. 59 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating Cooper's enduring appeal despite changing musical landscapes. It also gained attention for its provocative themes and imagery, contributing to the ongoing dialogue around shock rock and its societal implications during the late '80s. By 1987, Alice Cooper was in a phase of revitalization after a decade-long struggle with substance abuse. "Raise Your Fist and Yell" marked his return to form, following the critical and commercial success of his previous album, "Constrictor". This record showcased a more aggressive sound that aligned with the glam metal movement's rise in popularity.
Who is Raise Your Fist and Yell for?
Raise Your Fist and Yell works well if you're into steady mid-tempo rebellious energy, late-night adrenaline boost and sing-along anthems for friends.
How many songs are on Raise Your Fist and Yell?
Raise Your Fist and Yell has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Freedom Standout 4:10
- 2 Lock Me Up 3:25
- 3 Give the Radio Back 3:34
- 4 Step on You 3:39
- 5 Not That Kind of Love 3:15
- 6 Prince of Darkness Standout 5:10
- 7 Time to Kill 3:38
- 8 Chop, Chop, Chop Standout 3:07
- 9 Gail 2:30
- 10 Roses on White Lace 4:28
Release Date
September 5, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
36 min 59 sec
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