1989 Alice Cooper – Trash
Trash is the eighteenth studio album released by Alice Cooper in 1989. The album features the single “Poison”, Cooper’s first top ten hit since his single “You And Me” in 1977.
After Alice’s return to the music industry in 1986 with the successful “The Nightmare Returns” tour, Cooper had sought assistance from Desmond Child to create a comeback album. Trash became one of Cooper’s biggest albums, accompanied by music videos for “Poison”, “Bed of Nails”, “House of Fire”, and “Only My Heart Talkin'”. A successful year-long worldwide concert tour in support of the album was documented in the home video release Alice Cooper Trashes The World.
The album features many guest performances including Jon Bon Jovi, Stiv Bators, Steven Tyler, as well as singer/guitarist Kane Roberts, who left Cooper’s band in 1988. Songwriting contributions were also made by Joan Jett, Diane Warren, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and John McCurry.
Backing vocalist Louis “Louie” Merlino and drummer Bobby Chouinard later played together in Beggars & Thieves. Chouinard died in 1997
Tracks
1 Poison (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, John McCurry) 4:29
2 Spark In The Dark (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child) 3:52
3 House Of Fire (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, Joan Jett) 3:47
4 Why Trust You (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child) 3:12
5 Only My Heart Talkin’ (Alice Cooper, Bruce Roberts, Andy Goldmark) 4:46
6 Bed Of Nails (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, Kane Roberts, Diane Warren) 4:19
7 This Maniac’s In Love With You (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, Bob Held, Tom Teeley) 3:48
8 Trash (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, Mark Frazier, Jamie Sever) 4:03
9 Hell Is Living Without You (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora) 4:11
10 I’m Your Gun (Alice Cooper, Desmond Child, John McCurry) 3:47
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Hugh McDonald |
| Drums | Bobby Chouinard |
| Guitar | John McCurry |
| Keyboards | Alan St John |
| Keyboards | Greg Mangiafico |
| Keyboards | Paul Chiten |
| Synthesizer | Steve Deutsch |
| Background Vocals | Alan St John |
| Background Vocals | Bernie Shanahan |
| Background Vocals | Desmond Child |
| Background Vocals | Diana Grasselli |
| Background Vocals | Hugh McDonald |
| Background Vocals | Jamie Sever |
| Background Vocals | Joe Turano |
| Background Vocals | Louie Merlino |
| Background Vocals | Maria Vidal |
| Background Vocals | Michael Anthony |
| Background Vocals | Myriam Valle |
| Vocals | Alice Cooper |
Other Musicians
2 Spark In The Dark
| Guitar | Guy Mann-Dude |
3 House Of Fire
| Guitar | Joe Perry |
4 Why Trust You
| Guitar | Guy Mann-Dude |
5 Only My Heart Talkin’
| Vocals | Steven Tyler |
6 Bed Of Nails
| Guitar | Kane Roberts |
7 This Maniac’s In Love With You
| Guitar | Guy Mann-Dude |
8 Trash
| Bass | Tom Hamilton |
| Drums | Joey Kramer |
| Guitar | Jack Johnson |
| Guitar | Mark Frazier |
| Background Vocals | Jon Bon Jovi |
9 Hell Is Living Without You
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Richie Sambora |
10 I’m Your Gun
| Background Vocals | Kip Winger |
Liner Notes
Producer – Desmond Child
Producer (Executive) – Bob Pfeifer
Production Manager – Michael Anthony
Engineer – Obie O’Brien
Engineer (Assistant) – Ben Fowler, Brian Sterber, Don Peterkofsky, Duane Seykora, George Cowan, John Herman, Lolly Grodner, Mark Tanzer, Nick Didia, Robert Hart
Mastered By – George Marino
Mixed By – Michael Barbiero, Steve Thompson
Recorded By – Arthur Payson
Technician (Special Effects) – Gregg Mangiafico
Design (Logo Design) – David Coleman
Photography – Glen La Ferman
Mastered At Sterling Sound
Recorded At Blue Jay Studios, Boston
Recorded At Village Recorder, LA
Recorded At The Complex and Record Plant, LA
Recorded At Sanctuary Sound Studios, New Jersey
Recorded At Bearsville Studios, NY
Recorded At Power Station, NY
Recorded At Right Track Recording, NY
Recorded At Sigma Sound Studios, NY
Recorded At Mediasound and Grog Kill Studio, NY