Alice Cooper Group (July 1, 1972) "School's Out" Single Review – NME "The New Singles"

A prominent review in New Musical Express’s weekly “The New Singles” column, where Roy Carr assesses the Alice Cooper Group’s latest single “School’s Out” during their explosive rise in 1972.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 1, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

Section: The New Singles (reviewed by Roy Carr)

Alice Cooper Group

The Partridge Family

Middle of the Road

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Roy Carr reviews the Alice Cooper Group’s new single “School’s Out”, commenting on its anthemic qualities and the band’s growing reputation for outrageous, theatrical rock. The piece sits within a larger roundup of new releases, including The Partridge Family and Middle of the Road, highlighting the diverse chart landscape of summer 1972.	Clear section titled “THE NEW SINGLES” with the Alice Cooper Group entry prominently featured alongside a photo of Alice. Bold text for “Alice Cooper: ‘School’s Out’ (Warner Bros)” and Roy Carr’s review. Classic NME singles column layout with multiple other reviews on the same page.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Published July 1, 1972, this review coincides with the Alice Cooper Group’s massive breakthrough year. “School’s Out” would become one of their signature anthems and a major hit, perfectly capturing their shock-rock persona at its peak.	Event: Weekly singles review column Era: 1972 (Breakthrough shock-rock era) Tone: Direct, evaluative, scene-aware Photography: Alice Cooper portrait in the singles section RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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