Alice Cooper – Hey Stoopid

Released in 1991, Alice Cooper’s “Hey Stoopid” marked a continuation of the hard rock momentum he’d built with his previous album, “Trash.” This time, however, he upped the ante with a star-studded guest list, featuring guitar legends like Slash, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani, alongside Ozzy Osbourne on backing vocals.

The title track itself, “Hey Stoopid,” became the album’s defining anthem, a potent blend of Cooper’s signature raspy vocals and electrifying guitar riffs. The album wasn’t just about heavy hitters though, offering diverse tracks like the bluesy swagger of “Love’s a Loaded Gun” and the theatricality of “Feed My Frankenstein.”

Throughout “Hey Stoopid,” Cooper explores themes of love, rebellion, and facing one’s inner demons, all delivered with his characteristic dark humor and theatrical flair. The album proved to be a commercial success, reaching the top 20 in the UK and solidifying Cooper’s place as a rock icon.