Cyberpunk
Billy Idol · 1993
71 min · 20 tracks · hard rock
A fusion of gritty rock and electronic elements, creating a dystopian soundscape reflecting the anxieties of the early '90s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shock to the System — This track exemplifies the album's electronic-rock fusion, featuring driving rhythms and lyrics that critique societal disconnection in a technological age.
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Wasteland Start here — Thematically rich, this song captures feelings of despair and alienation, showcasing Idol's lyrical depth alongside an atmospheric sound that defines the album.
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Tomorrow People — With its catchy chorus and futuristic themes, this track stands out as one of the more accessible songs on the album, addressing hope amidst chaos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a significant stylistic shift blending rock and electronic elements.
- Themes
- dystopian future· digital alienation· post-industrial wasteland
- Career context
- Released on June 29, 1993, Cyberpunk came during a transitional phase for Billy Idol, following his commercial success in the '80s with hits like 'Dancing with Myself' and 'Eyes Without a Face'. This album marked his first significant departure into more technologically infused sounds, aiming to capture the zeitgeist of cyberculture and the rise of digital technology.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· The Cult· Duran Duran
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 1:02
- 2 Wasteland Start here 4:35
- 3 Segue L.A. Riots 0:19
- 4 Shock to the System 3:34
- 5 Tomorrow People 5:07
- 6 Adam in Chains 6:24
- 7 Neuromancer 4:36
- 8 Power Junkie 4:47
- 9 Segue Prayer 0:27
- 10 Love Labours On 3:53
- 11 Heroin 6:57
- 12 Segue Injection 0:23
- 13 Shangrila 7:25
- 14 Concrete Kingdom 4:52
- 15 Segue Virtual Reality 0:39
- 16 Venus 5:47
- 17 Then the Night Comes 4:37
- 18 Segue Electronic Presence 0:26
- 19 Mother Dawn 5:03
- 20 Outro 0:56
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails
Shares a similar post-industrial soundscape with themes of alienation and dystopia.
Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs
Ministry
Combines hard rock and electronic elements, reflecting a chaotic, dystopian vibe.
Music for the Jilted Generation
The Prodigy
Blends punk attitude with electronic beats, echoing themes of rebellion and disillusionment.
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