MUSCLE OF LOVE is an entertaining and enjoyable collection of songs, but is admittedly a disappointment as a follow-up to BILLION DOLLAR BABIES. Abandoning their successful run of semi-conceptual albums, this album is just a little too unfocused in terms of musical direction or compelling lyrical themes. Still, most of the songs do a certain charm that more dedicated Alice Cooper fans will appreciate. The absence of Bob Ezrin as producer and the growing cracks with the original Alice Cooper Group led to the inclusion of more session musicians and a less cohesive sound overall. I'd cite "Big Apple Dreaming (Hippo)", "Never Been Sold Before", "Man With The Golden Gun" and the title track as highlights. Despite it's obvious flaws, I've come to accept this raw gem warts and all. (I'd recommend tracking down the Quadrophonic version for an even more interesting listening experience.)
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