by Gary Hill
This album was very disappointing from a sales point of view, and that is certainly a shame. As Alice Cooper albums go, this one is really far above average. It seems to be one of his albums that tried to merge the older, creepy style with a newer, more alternative style. From the spooky opening tones of the title track, that horror movie chic that Cooper did so well is quite apparent. Other tracks, such as &Former Lee Warmer,& also do well at capturing that sort of a mood. Still, there are lighter-hearted, more alternative rock-type pieces such as &Scarlet and Sheba& and &Enough's Enough.& One the humorous side, Cooper gives &I Love America& and &Dyslexia.& The lyrical pun to the latter cut is absolutely priceless. This album is a rather varied release, showcasing several sides of Cooper's musical tastes, but it is all very entertaining. If you missed it when it first came around, do yourself a favor and give it a try now.