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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- 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.
- If you like
- hard rock, new wave, punk
Cyberpunk is an album by Billy Idol, released in 1993. An audacious blend of hard rock and electronic sounds, reflecting a dystopian future with punk attitude. 'Cyberpunk' is significant for its prescient themes and incorporation of digital influences, though it received mixed reviews upon release. It peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200, indicating a notable commercial presence during a period when Idol was navigating the changing music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cyberpunk sound like?
An audacious blend of hard rock and electronic sounds, reflecting a dystopian future with punk attitude. Rooted in hard rock and new wave.
What makes Cyberpunk by Billy Idol notable?
'Cyberpunk' is significant for its prescient themes and incorporation of digital influences, though it received mixed reviews upon release. It peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200, indicating a notable commercial presence during a period when Idol was navigating the changing music landscape. 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.
Who is Cyberpunk for?
Cyberpunk works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Cyberpunk?
Cyberpunk has 20 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:02
- 2 Wasteland Standout 4:35
- 3 Segue L.A. Riots 0:19
- 4 Shock to the System Standout 3:34
- 5 Tomorrow People 5:07
- 6 Adam in Chains 6:24
- 7 Neuromancer Standout 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
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