Studio Album · No. 28
Detroit Stories Songwriting Credits by Alice Cooper
Produced by Bob Ezrin
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Hard RockBlues Rock
73%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alice Cooper carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Alice Cooper
4 tracksoutside writers
Alice Cooper's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist73%
Composer73%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
13
Lyricists
1
Producers
2021
Released
Data Insight
Three of the fifteen tracks are Detroit covers, by Lou Reed, Matthew Smith and Bob Seger, and Fred "Sonic" Smith of the MC5 wrote a fourth. Wayne Kramer co-writes three more, so a third of the album belongs to the city rather than to Cooper.
The 2021 album made in Detroit with local musicians, including Wayne Kramer of the MC5.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rock & Roll
|
Lou Reed | Lou Reed | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 2 |
Go Man Go
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinTommy HenriksenWayne Kramer | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinTommy HenriksenWayne Kramer | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 3 |
Our Love Will Change the World
|
Matthew Smith | Matthew Smith | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 4 |
Social Debris
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinNeal Smith | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinNeal Smith | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 5 |
$1000 High Heel Shoes
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinWayne Kramer | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinWayne Kramer | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 6 |
Hail Mary
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinTommy Henriksen | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinTommy Henriksen | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 7 |
Detroit City 2021
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinTommy HenriksenRyan RoxieChuck Garric | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinTommy HenriksenRyan RoxieChuck Garric | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 8 |
Drunk and in Love
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinDennis Dunaway | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinDennis Dunaway | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 9 |
Independence Dave
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinWayne Kramer | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinWayne Kramer | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 10 |
I Hate You
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinDennis Dunaway | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinDennis Dunaway | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 11 |
Wonderful World
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 12 |
Sister Anne
|
Fred "Sonic" Smith | Fred "Sonic" Smith | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 13 |
Hanging On by a Thread (Don't Give Up)
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinTommy Henriksen | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinTommy Henriksen | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 14 |
Shut Up and Rock
|
Alice CooperBob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander | Vincent Damon FurnierBob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 15 |
East Side Story
|
Bob Seger | Bob Seger | Bob Ezrin | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors
BE
Bob Ezrin
Writer · Producer
AC
Alice Cooper
Writer · Performer
VD
Vincent Damon Furnier
Writer
TH
Tommy Henriksen
Writer
WK
Wayne Kramer
Writer
DD
Dennis Dunaway
Writer
TD
Tommy Denander
Writer
BS
Bob Seger
Writer
CG
Chuck Garric
Writer
F"
Fred "Sonic" Smith
Writer
LR
Lou Reed
Writer
MS
Matthew Smith
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Detroit Stories
Who wrote the songs on Detroit Stories?
Alice Cooper and Bob Ezrin on eleven of the fifteen tracks, with Tommy Henriksen on six and Wayne Kramer on three. Four tracks are covers by Lou Reed, Matthew Smith, Fred "Sonic" Smith and Bob Seger.
Why is it called Detroit Stories?
It was recorded in Detroit with local musicians, including Wayne Kramer of the MC5, and takes its material from the city.
Who produced it?
Bob Ezrin.
How high did it chart?
Number 47 on the Billboard 200 and number 4 in the UK.
Did it have a charting single?
No single from the album reached the Hot 100 or the UK Singles Chart.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
50:28 across fifteen tracks.