Welcome To My Alice Cooper Review
I'm not sure if it's my age, or the collective age, or just an incredible marketing coincidence, but there seems to be a surplus of artists touring that fit the 'I'd better go see them this time as they probably wont ever come back' bill. Alice Cooper fits into this category for me (although in all likelihood he'll be back), and even though I had kind of forgot I was going to see him, I was brimming with excitement as I took my seat before the show.
I think it's important to try and comprehend what a shocking figure Alice was perceived as back in the day. Parents the world over were completely terrified of him (to be fair, I'm sure he did his fair share of perpetuating this). It's also important to take into account that Alice did things like appearing (3 times) on The Muppet Show, so you know, he's really got quite a story to tell. For what it's worth, there was one point in the show in which I was genuinely shocked.
The show for me was a 10 out of 10. A band that was nothing less than smoking hot (featuring none other that Eric Singer, who still has chops to burn), a healthy dose of rock melodrama (which culminated in Alice's hanging) and more than 1 staggering, logic defying body switch between a dummy and a real person, all made for an excellent show.
I was inwardly tickled pink with the audience demographic. Aging metal heads dressed up in full Alice makeup, young kids dressed up in full Alice makeup, women of all ages not dressed in full Alice makeup but visibly excited to be at the show, and lots and lots of black t-shirts. I love that shit and I can't explain why.
He didn't sing 'You and Me', which would have to be my favourite Alice song, but he did sing 'Only Women Bleed', 'Poison' and 'Welcome To My Nightmare' just to name a few. 'Feed My Frankestein' was a particular highlight. I have to admit I was surprised that he didn't talk to the crowd at all, like not even to say good evening, but he referenced Brisbane in one of the songs and what he lacked in on stage chatter he made up for with a massive set list. It really was an onslaught of songs and his voice, whilst tired by the end of night, stayed in impressive shape for a 59 year old.
It was one of those shows that left you feeling completely entertained and knowing you were just in the presence of a true professional. We're not worthy.
ps. Apologies for the crap text layout. Blogger sux for that sort of thing.
I think it's important to try and comprehend what a shocking figure Alice was perceived as back in the day. Parents the world over were completely terrified of him (to be fair, I'm sure he did his fair share of perpetuating this). It's also important to take into account that Alice did things like appearing (3 times) on The Muppet Show, so you know, he's really got quite a story to tell. For what it's worth, there was one point in the show in which I was genuinely shocked.
The show for me was a 10 out of 10. A band that was nothing less than smoking hot (featuring none other that Eric Singer, who still has chops to burn), a healthy dose of rock melodrama (which culminated in Alice's hanging) and more than 1 staggering, logic defying body switch between a dummy and a real person, all made for an excellent show.
I was inwardly tickled pink with the audience demographic. Aging metal heads dressed up in full Alice makeup, young kids dressed up in full Alice makeup, women of all ages not dressed in full Alice makeup but visibly excited to be at the show, and lots and lots of black t-shirts. I love that shit and I can't explain why.He didn't sing 'You and Me', which would have to be my favourite Alice song, but he did sing 'Only Women Bleed', 'Poison' and 'Welcome To My Nightmare' just to name a few. 'Feed My Frankestein' was a particular highlight. I have to admit I was surprised that he didn't talk to the crowd at all, like not even to say good evening, but he referenced Brisbane in one of the songs and what he lacked in on stage chatter he made up for with a massive set list. It really was an onslaught of songs and his voice, whilst tired by the end of night, stayed in impressive shape for a 59 year old.
It was one of those shows that left you feeling completely entertained and knowing you were just in the presence of a true professional. We're not worthy.
ps. Apologies for the crap text layout. Blogger sux for that sort of thing.
posted by I Am Man I Am You. at 5:11 PM
2 Comments:
Wow, it was all seating?
pretty much. the front 2 rows got up and stood against the punter barrier, but that was about it.
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