10 Deep-Cut Alice Cooper Songs Every Rock Fan Should Check Out

10. It's Hot Tonight

Cooper's third solo album, Lacey and Whiskey signaled a turning point for many, but most notably for Alice himself. Gone were the horror-movie theatrics and in their place was the glitz and glamour of the silver screen, all with a thick air of film noir to give it that traditional Cooper edge.

Sadly, despite this major change in direction, Lace and Whiskey is one of his more forgettable albums, full of half-baked ideas and a little more crooning than most would like. However, amongst the mish-mash of styles lies It's Hot Tonight, a jazzy little rock number that perfectly encapsulates the themes and concept of the album. The bouncy and sultry central riff is accompanied by some excellent lead playing and Cooper's simplistic lyrics set the scene perfectly. Describing a sun-baked city that's full of screaming cats and people that are completely overtaken by lust.

It may not be your typical Alice Cooper song, but the catchy riff and easy to recite lyrics have made it a firm favourite amongst his fans, and it's cropped up in his live shows a couple of times as a result.

Lace and Whiskey may be long forgotten, but It's Hot Tonight has long outlived the rest.