Alice Cooper/Sweden 1989

In 1989, Alice Cooper returned to the forefront of the scene with the blockbuster hit “TRASH,” which was also called the “evil BON JOVI.” The best live album that conveys the scene is now available. [Experience the best re-breakout era with laser sound] What is sealed in this work is “Stockholm performance on December 2, 1989”. It is a transcendental audience recording. Although their revival had already been announced with 1986’s “CONSTRICTOR,” it was undoubtedly “TRASH” that returned to its 70’s glory. That tour is not only recorded in the official video “TRASHES THE WORLD”, but also made their legendary first visit to Japan a reality. First of all, let’s look back at the era of the big comeback in order to remember this situation. 1989《“TRASH” released on July 25th》・October 31st: Los Angeles performance・November 21st-December 23rd: Europe #1 (23 performances) ←★Here★・December 28th-31st : North America #1a (4 performances) 1990, January 1-20: North America #1b (13 performances), February 23-April 28: North America #2/Oceania (45 performances), July 1 Sunday-22nd: Europe #2 (13 performances) August 18th-30th: First visit to Japan (8 performances) October 26th + 31st: North America #3 (2 performances) This is 1989/1990 Alice Cooper. They embarked on a literal “world tour” that included circuits as far as Europe and Oceania. The first visit to Japan was realized in the final stage, but in this work, on the contrary, the beginning is also the beginning. The 9th performance of “Europe #1″ at the beginning. In addition, the official video “TRASHES THE WORLD” is also the same “Europe #1”, and this work was also the concert that occurred on the 11th (6 performances) before that. This work, which is a vacuum-packed version of such a show, has a vivid sound that will wake you up. It must be an audience recording with a sense of space, but the atmosphere is crystal clear. And the core that runs through the middle is vivid and clearly defined down to the smallest details. If you were to compare the image of this sound to a sight, it would be a laser beam. In the late 1980s, laser beams were popular at all kinds of events, and many sharp beams of light would create a spectacle or create a picture, and this work feels like a sound version of that. Each crisp note dances lightly without blurring, and no matter how many instruments are layered, they don’t blend together and arrive with vivid outlines. Moreover, it gets better as the show progresses. When you write this, you may think that “the recording was bad at first,” but that is not the case. The performance sound and vocals are clear from the beginning of the performance, but after that, the darkness of silence becomes deeper and deeper, probably because the audience’s enthusiasm has subsided. As a result, the vividness of the outline increases. Even though there is no harsh feeling in your ears, the beam of sound burns the shock rock into your heart. [Delicious full show including the extremely rare song “He’s Back”] What is depicted with such laser sound (?) is a full show that shines with surprising rare songs on the greatest hits that have made a comeback. I thought the set would be the same since it was the most recent version of “TRASHES THE WORLD,” but it’s actually not. Let’s compare and organize them here. 70’s (14 songs)・Eighteen: I’m Eighteen/Ballad Of Dwight Fry・Killer: Desperado/Under My Wheels・School’s Out: Gutter Cat Vs. The Jets/Street Fight/School’s Out・Billion Dollar・Babies: Billion Dollar Babies/No More Mr. Nice Guy/I Love The Dead・Muscle of Love: Muscle Of Love・Welcome to the Nightmare: Steven/Welcome To My Nightmare/Only Women Bleed 80’s (8 songs)・Const. Rictor: He’s Back (The Man Behind The Mask) (★) ・Trash: Trash/I’m Your Gun/House Of Fire/This Maniac’s In Love With You/Poison/Spark In The Dark/Bed Of Nails *Note: ★” marks are songs that cannot be heard in the official video “TRASHES THE WORLD”. …and it looks like this. It is roughly similar to “TRASHES THE WORLD”, but the biggest point is the movie “Friday the 13th PART 6 Jason is alive!” “He’s Back (The Man Behind The Mask)” was the theme song for “He’s Back (The Man Behind The Mask)”. It is the “CONSTRICTOR” number, and the movie itself was purchased after 1986, but for some reason it was not played at the live performance during the MCA era, and it was shown for the first time here. Moreover, it was only featured in a limited number of shows on the “TRASHES THE WORLD Tour” and was closed for about 20 years until 2001. Despite being a symbol of Alice’s resurrection, the fact that it was ever performed was unknown until recently. You can enjoy it with the best sound of a sound board…This work is a valuable live album that is not just an “audience version of TRASHES THE WORLD”. And the backing team that plays it is also brilliantly luxurious. Al Pitrelli, who was before his breakthrough with ASIA, MEGADETH, and SABATAGE, and Pete Frigin, who will be joining THE ALMIGHTY, serve as twins, and the young Derek Sherinian, who made his name with DREAM THEATER, is also on the keyboard. At that time, a gorgeous and sparkling ensemble comparable to WHITESNAKE, which had star players, came out with super clear sound. Alice Cooper has returned to the throne in both name and reality with “TRASH”. This is a masterpiece of a live album that allows you to experience such a glorious full show at its best. It’s great as a greatest hits, perfect for enjoying the brilliance of the era, and a must-see as a collection of the rare song “He’s Back (The Man Behind The Mask).” A delicious 2-disc set that you can enjoy over and over again. The best audience recording of “December 2, 1989 Stockholm Performance”. The atmosphere is crystal clear, and the core that runs through the center is vivid and the minute details are clearly defined. It’s a masterpiece recording with vivid outlines, like laser beams, no matter how many instruments overlap, they don’t blend together. The show featured the extremely rare masterpiece “He’s Back” from “Friday the 13th”, which is a greatest hits that has re-emerged in glory, but which was not performed during the MCA era and could not be heard in the official video “TRASHES THE WORLD”. You can also enjoy “The Man Behind The Mask)” with super clear sound. Hovet, Stockholm, Sweden 2nd December 1989 TRULY PERFECT/ULTIMATE SOUND Disc 1(46:27) 1. Trash 2. Billion Dollar Babies 3. I’m Eighteen 4. I’m Your Gun 5. Desperado 6. House of Fire 7 . No More Mr. Nice Guy 8. This Maniac’s In Love With You 9. Steven 10. Welcome to My Nightmare 11. Ballad of Dwight Fry Disc 2(51:29) 1. Gutter Cat vs. the Jets 2. Street Fight 3 . Only Women Bleed 4. I Love the Dead 5. Guitar Solo 6. Poison 7. Muscle of Love 8. Spark in the Dark 9. Drum Solo 10. Bed of Nails 11. School’s Out 12. He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)★ 13. Under My Wheels Alice Cooper – Vocals Al Pitrelli – Guitar Pete Friesen – Guitar Derek Sherinian – Keyboards Tommy Caradonna – Bass Jonathan Mover – Drums Devon Meade – Backing Vocals