Cyberpunk cover

Released 33 years ago this June

Cyberpunk

Billy Idol · 1993

71 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · new wave · punk

An audacious blend of hard rock and electronic sounds, reflecting a dystopian future with punk attitude.

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

Career context
By 1993, Billy Idol was transitioning from his 1980s pop-punk fame to embrace a more industrial and electronic sound with 'Cyberpunk'. This album marked Idol's first major release after a five-year hiatus following 'Charmed Life' in 1990, showcasing his experimentation with emerging technology and musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· The Cult· Duran Duran

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 1:02
  • 2 Wasteland 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata