Studio Album · No. 27

Paranormal Songwriting Credits by Alice Cooper

2017 earMusic 10 tracks 34:11

Produced by Bob Ezrin, Tommy Henriksen, Tommy Denander

earMusic Hard Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alice Cooper carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
10 trackswritten by Alice Cooper 0 tracksoutside writers
Alice Cooper's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
12
Lyricists
3
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight

Tommy Denander takes six of the ten tracks, the first new lead collaborator in a decade. Dennis Dunaway writes two with Cooper, including "Fireball", which is the first time since 1973 an original band member gets a credit without Ezrin between them.

The 2017 album, made with Bob Ezrin and featuring Roger Glover of Deep Purple and U2's drummer Larry Mullen Jr.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Paranormal
Alice CooperTommy DenanderRoger GloverBob Ezrin Vincent Damon FurnierTommy DenanderRoger GloverBob Ezrin Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
2
Dead Flies
Alice CooperTommy DenanderBob Ezrin Vincent Damon FurnierTommy DenanderBob Ezrin Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
3
Fireball
Dennis DunawayAlice Cooper Dennis DunawayVincent Damon Furnier Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
4
Paranoiac Personality
Alice CooperTommy DenanderBob EzrinTommy Henriksen Vincent Damon FurnierTommy DenanderBob EzrinTommy Henriksen Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
5
Fallen in Love
Alice CooperTommy DenanderBob EzrinTommy Henriksen Vincent Damon FurnierTommy DenanderBob EzrinTommy Henriksen Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
6
Dynamite Road
Alice CooperTommy DenanderBob Ezrin Vincent Damon FurnierTommy DenanderBob Ezrin Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
7
Private Public Breakdown
Alice CooperParker GispertBob Ezrin Vincent Damon FurnierParker GispertBob Ezrin Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
8
Holy Water
Alice CooperStanley DemareeDuston MonyhanTim BernauerMalcolm McLaughlinLewis RichardsBob Ezrin Vincent Damon FurnierStanley DemareeDuston MonyhanTim BernauerMalcolm McLaughlinLewis RichardsBob Ezrin Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
9
Rats
Alice CooperTommy HenriksenBob Ezrin Vincent Damon FurnierTommy HenriksenBob Ezrin Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)
10
The Sound of A
Alice CooperDennis Dunaway Vincent Damon FurnierDennis Dunaway Bob EzrinTommy HenriksenTommy Denander Alice Cooper (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Paranormal

Who wrote the songs on Paranormal?
Alice Cooper on all ten, with Tommy Denander on six and Bob Ezrin on eight. Dennis Dunaway co-wrote "Fireball" and "The Sound of A".
Who plays on it?
Roger Glover of Deep Purple and Larry Mullen Jr. of U2 both appear, alongside the original band on the bonus tracks.
Who produced it?
Bob Ezrin with Tommy Henriksen and Tommy Denander.
How high did it chart?
Number 32 on the Billboard 200 and number 6 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?
34:11 across ten tracks.

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