Billy Idol - Greatest Hits
Billy Idol · 2001
71 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · new wave · punk
A vibrant collection of anthemic rock tracks blending punk energy with catchy pop sensibilities.
Why this album works
This compilation album highlights Idol's significant impact on the rock and new wave scenes, featuring classic hits that secured his place in music history. The inclusion of tracks like 'Dancing With Myself' and 'Rebel Yell' showcases his chart success, with many songs reaching the top spots on Billboard charts during their original releases.
- Best for
- catchy sing-along moments nostalgic upbeat vibes dynamic party atmosphere
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Greatest Hits' encapsulates Billy Idol's rise to fame in the 1980s and his evolution into a beloved rock icon. This compilation came after a period of relative quiet following his last studio album, 'Cyberpunk' (1993), and served to reintroduce his influential sound to both old fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nikolai Noskov· Roger Taylor· Cyndi Lauper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dancing With Myself Standout 4:50
- 2 Mony Mony 5:01
- 3 Hot in the City 3:33
- 4 White Wedding, Part 1 4:12
- 5 Rebel Yell Standout 4:46
- 6 Eyes Without a Face Standout 4:57
- 7 Flesh for Fantasy 4:37
- 8 Catch My Fall 3:41
- 9 To Be a Lover 3:52
- 10 Don’t Need a Gun (single edit) 5:23
- 11 Sweet Sixteen 4:14
- 12 Cradle of Love 4:38
- 13 L.A. Woman (single edit) 4:03
- 14 Shock to the System 3:36
- 15 Rebel Yell (live & acoustic) 5:35
- 16 Don’t You (Forget About Me) 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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