The set features 11 previously unreleased tracks & alternate mixes
Alice Cooper offers a definitive version of Muscle of Love, the seventh and final offering featuring his original band. The project is available exclusively through Rhino and features 11 previously unreleased tracks, spanning recently unearthed Early Versions and Alternate Mixes of staple songs. The 2 CD/Blu-ray set features the original 192/24 resolution quadraphonic mixes making their debut on Blu-ray with a limited edition double pink vinyl also available.
Additionally, the liner notes feature an in-depth and immersive track-by-track account of the story behind the album, as told to renowned music journalist Jaan Uhelszki. She spoke extensively to Cooper, guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, drummer Neal Smith, and additional guitarist Mick Mashbir to compile the most comprehensive discourse on this record ever published.
Muscle of Love saw the band double down on their rock roots, delivering an uncompromising body of work buoyed by impeccable playing, massive hooks, and good old-fashioned Detroit grit. Produced by Jack Richardson and Jack Douglas, it cracked the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and scored a gold certification from the RIAA. This uncompromising body of work includes the famed title track “Muscle of Love” as well as “Teenage Lament ’74,” “Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo),” and “Hard Hearted Alice.”
CD 1:
1. Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo)
2. Never Been Sold Before
3. Hard Hearted Alice
4. Crazy Little Child
5. Working Up A Sweat
6. Muscle Of Love
7. Man With The Golden Gun
8. Teenage Lament ’74
9. Woman Machine
CD 2:
1. Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo) (Early Version)
2. Never Been Sold Before (Early Version)
3. Hard Hearted Alice (Alternate Mix)
4. Crazy Little Child (Early Version)
5. Working Up A Sweat (Alternate Mix)
6. Muscle Of Love (Alternate Mix)
7. Man With The Golden Gun (Early Version)
8. Teenage Lament ’74 (Acoustic Diversion)
9. Woman Machine (Alternate Mix)
10. Teenage Lament ’74 (Single Version)
11. Muscle Of Love (Single Version)
Blu-ray:
1. Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo)
2. Never Been Sold Before
3. Hard Hearted Alice
4. Crazy Little Child
5. Working Up A Sweat
6. Muscle Of Love
7. Man With The Golden Gun
8. Teenage Lament ’74
9. Woman Machine