A slick and dramatic mid-1980s comeback statement from Diana Ross, Eaten Alive blends glossy pop production with dance-floor edge and soulful vocal performances. Released during the height of high-energy studio production, the album features collaborations with major songwriters and producers of the era, delivering a polished, synth-driven sound while retaining Ross’s unmistakable vocal character. The striking sleeve artwork — Ross posed with a tiger and cascading pearls — perfectly reflects the album’s bold, theatrical energy.
This South African pressing was marketed and distributed locally by EMI Music South Africa, making it a desirable regional issue for collectors focused on SA pressings. The album includes the title track “Eaten Alive,” co-written by Barry Gibb and Michael Jackson, along with strong pop-soul cuts such as “Chain Reaction,” which became one of her major international hits.
