School’s Out

album by Alice Cooper

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The album School's Out was released in 1972 by the American hard rock band Alice Cooper. The band, fronted by vocalist Alice Cooper (born Vincent Furnier), was known for its theatrical and often shocking stage performances, blending horror film elements with a raw, guitar-heavy sound.

School's Out was a significant success, with the title track becoming a Top Ten hit in the United States and reaching the top of the British charts. This album, along with others like Killer (1971) and Billion Dollar Babies (1973), explored themes of decadence and psychosis, solidifying Alice Cooper's reputation as a pioneer of theatrical heavy metal, earning them the nickname "the godfather of shock rock".12

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The title track of School’s Out (1972) was a Top Ten hit in the United States and reached the top of the British charts. The band achieved its pinnacle with Billion Dollar Babies (1973) and the song “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” However, Muscle of Love, issued later in…
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The title track of School’s Out (1972) was a Top Ten hit in the United States and reached the top of the British charts. The band achieved its pinnacle with Billion Dollar Babies (1973) and the song “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” However, Muscle of Love, issued later in…
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