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Although it still contained elements of their two preceding albums' heavy metal garage rock, Alice Cooper's 1972 release SCHOOL'S OUT expanded on the more progressive material of '71s KILLER (i.e., its title track and "Halo of Flies"). The majority of the songs were more sophisticated than the group's past work, with greater use of dynamics. The band was working under tight a deadline to complete the album, but it's certainly no half-hearted rush job--it was their third powerful release in a row, and their first top 10 hit (peaking at #2 on the U.S. album charts).
The title song, a top ten single, is a great, fist-pumping rock & roll anthem. By merging one of the most identifiable and memorable guitar riffs ever (courtesy of the late Glen Buxton) with snide lyrics and a sing-along chorus, the song was a punk-metal masterpiece. While the album's remaining songs may not be as immediately familiar, many a gem can be found. "My Stars," "Luney Tune," "Alma Mater," and "Gutter Cat Vs. the Jets" are all underrated Cooper classics, the latter even containing snippets of musical themes from WEST SIDE STORY!
Recorded at the Record Plant, New York and at Alice Cooper Mansion, Connecticut.
Alice Cooper: Vincent "Alice Cooper" Furnier (vocals); Michael Bruce (guitar, keyboards); Glen Buxton (guitar); Dennis Dunaway (bass); Neal Smith (drums). Alice Cooper School's Out Songs School's Out Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Not worth the money
Don't get me wrong. The music in this CD is definitely worth for five stars but this reissue is absolutely not worth for the extra cost. It sounds even worse than the original un-remastered CD. And there is no additional sleeve notes nor anything else special. Stick with the regular edition.
Submitted by Lasse (Finland)
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 Not bad, but not great either
This remaster sounds ok, but I doubt the original masters were used. Although it sounds quite good and better than the standard CD, it does still have some hardness and sibilance on the top end and has somewhat of the typical digital sheen to it, unlike, say, MFSL remasterings that sound very analog.
Submitted by ashra1957 (Canada)
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 Excellent!
I have US and German vinyl as well as various CDs of this album. This is the best sounding CD or LP by far! I have never heard this album sound so good. I don't know who this "Mr. Hoffman" person is so I had to look at the CD. Who cares? Obviously these people have another agenda than simply commenting on the music.
Get this CD!
Submitted by Vanier_P (Binghamton NY)
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When you're a jet...
I seriously doubt that the original version of this sounds as good or better than the gold disc. I know several people who refuse to re-purchase anything regardless of the reason. They are perfectly happy with a third generation master CD, where they have to amp it 3/4th of the ways up to hear everything. I for one can't justify doing that. I'm as giddy as a child when a favorite album is re-released with new packaging & sound. These Alice Cooper gold discs should make any Alice fan proud.
Submitted by bill key (rogers, ar usa)
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Had the original LP with a pair of panties & the album folded out like an old school desk with the ink well etc. & the old WB green record label. Great album, although have recently gone back & discovered Easy Action & Pretties for You. It's a shame Pretties wasn't produced properly. Also, I'm glad David Briggs didn't like these guys because it worked on Easy Action. Anyhow, anything remastered by Steve Hoffman on Audio Fidelity 24 Carat Gold Disk kicks for sure. I have the first Bad Co. & Montrose gold discs & can't say enough about them.
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