Released in 1989 as the lead single from the album Trash , is widely considered Alice Cooper's definitive "comeback" hit. It successfully blended his signature "shock rock" intensity with the slick, commercial "hair metal" sound of the late 80s, primarily due to the production of hit-maker Desmond Child. The Sound and Style
Critically, the song is viewed as a "highly slick and commercial yet edgy pop-metal effort". It marked a dramatic shift from Cooper’s gritty 70s rock, utilizing polished production that allowed it to compete with contemporary acts like Bon Jovi. alice_cooper_poison