By the time people hit their late 20s or their 30s, they're not buying music like they used to (people like us excluded), so the old audience drops off, and the kids aren't looking to latch onto an aging star that was cool a decade earlier, they want something to call their own. I just think that it's always been the case in rock, because it's tailored to a young audience. See sales figures for The Kinks' stint on RCA from '71 through '76 for reference! Bill Haley or Fats Domino couldn't get arrested when The Beatles were happening, and not very many 60s bands were able to sustain a successful career in the '70s. You've gotta figure that labels who had millions invested in an artist would have people checking in on the well being of their commodities.Ĭlick to expand.Absolutely, and I'd say the same thing happened in the '50s/'60s - and again in the '60s/'70s. Stories must have made their way around to the powers that be during the time of Special Forces and Zipper Catches Skin. I'd assume that the brass at WB would've been aware of Alice's problems at the time, as it was difficult not to notice even from a fan's perspective that something was up. With new wave, MTV, and a whole new crop of pop stars ushering in the new decade, I am not surprised one bit that WB gave up on a dinosaur like Alice in 1982, while it was apparent that "his appeal was becoming more selective". It was evident to everyone that he'd completely lost his way and was seemingly unable to figure out a suitable path. And hearing the final product, with songs like "That Was the Day My Dead Pet Returned to Save My Life", I would venture to guess that they were just done with trying to promote him. Each album after From The Inside was an unsuccessful attempt to reinvent himself. It was a case of diminishing returns year after year since the mid-'70s, and had probably just gotten to an unacceptable level. You've gotta figure that labels who had millions invested in an artist would have people checking in on the well being of their commodities.Īdd to that the fact that Special Forces tanked commercially, and I don't think the tour sold well either. It's about time these albums got some love.Īnyone else dig this album? Or any of those "snowblind" early 80s records?Ĭlick to expand.I'd assume that the brass at WB would've been aware of Alice's problems at the time, as it was difficult not to notice even from a fan's perspective that something was up. This is the first version I've had that looks and sounds great. Of course, the only way to hear this album is the original 1982 press (most of which I've ever heard were flimsy, half effort cutout copies) or the late 80s overseas CDs. It doesn't sound remastered, although there's more clarity than I'm used to. I love the blackout albums and think there's some real over looked gems. I had no idea they were even released! They had all the early 80s albums (aside from Special Forces), so I settled on ZCS as tonight's selection (I'll be going back for Flush and Dada next week).Įven though I'm well aware of the backstory, I just love this album. I must have missed the mention of these reissues, but I was just using a gift card at Barnes & Noble, skimming through the Adele and Shawn Mendes albums, when I came across a reissue of some Alice Cooper albums.
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