Studio Album · No. 18
Trash Songwriting Credits by Alice Cooper
Produced by Desmond Child · Engineered by Duane Seykora, Steve Thompson, Michael Barbiero, George Marino
Epic
Glam MetalHard Rock
100%
Authorship
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.
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
14
Lyricists
1
Producers
1989
Released
Data Insight
Desmond Child co-writes eight of the ten tracks, and the guest list around him is the longest on any Cooper record: Joan Jett, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Diane Warren and Kane Roberts all take a share.
The 1989 album produced by Desmond Child, carrying "Poison" and the biggest commercial return of Cooper's solo career.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Poison
#7
|
Alice CooperDesmond ChildJohn McCurry | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond ChildJohn McCurry | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 2 |
Spark in the Dark
|
Alice CooperDesmond Child | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond Child | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 3 |
House of Fire
#56
|
Alice CooperDesmond ChildJoan Jett | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond ChildJoan Jett | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 4 |
Why Trust You
|
Alice CooperDesmond Child | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond Child | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 5 |
Only My Heart Talkin'
#89
|
Alice CooperBruce RobertsAndy Goldmark | Vincent Damon FurnierBruce RobertsAndy Goldmark | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 6 |
Bed of Nails
|
Alice CooperDesmond ChildKane RobertsDiane Warren | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond ChildKane RobertsDiane Warren | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 7 |
This Maniac's in Love with You
|
Alice CooperDesmond ChildBob HeldTom Teeley | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond ChildBob HeldTom Teeley | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 8 |
Trash
|
Alice CooperDesmond ChildMark FrazierJamie Sever | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond ChildMark FrazierJamie Sever | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 9 |
Hell Is Living Without You
|
Alice CooperDesmond ChildJon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond ChildJon Bon JoviRichie Sambora | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
| 10 |
I'm Your Gun
|
Alice CooperDesmond ChildJohn McCurry | Vincent Damon FurnierDesmond ChildJohn McCurry | Desmond Child | Alice Cooper (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors
AC
Alice Cooper
Writer · Performer
VD
Vincent Damon Furnier
Writer
DC
Desmond Child
Writer · Producer
JM
John McCurry
Writer
AG
Andy Goldmark
Writer
BH
Bob Held
Writer
BR
Bruce Roberts
Writer
DW
Diane Warren
Writer
JS
Jamie Sever
Writer
JJ
Joan Jett
Writer
JB
Jon Bon Jovi
Writer
KR
Kane Roberts
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Trash
Who wrote the songs on Trash?
Alice Cooper on all ten, with Desmond Child on eight. Joan Jett, Diane Warren, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Kane Roberts and John McCurry all appear.
Who wrote "Poison"?
Alice Cooper, Desmond Child and John McCurry.
How high did the singles chart?
How did it sell?
The article gives a copy count without naming a region, so no sales figure is recorded here.
Who produced it?
Desmond Child.
How high did the album chart?
Number 20 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 in the UK.
How long is the album?
40:11 across ten tracks.