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VH1 Storytellers

Billy Idol · 2002

69 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · new wave · punk

Billy Idol's VH1 Storytellers combines candid storytelling with a mix of rock anthems and introspective ballads.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • candid storytelling with emotional depth
  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • nostalgic reflections on past experiences
  • engaging sing-alongs for gatherings
  • introspective moments amidst anthems

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy storytelling sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2002, Billy Idol was in a period of resurgence, having navigated years away from the mainstream since his peak in the 1980s. VH1 Storytellers marked his return to the spotlight as he revisited classic hits while sharing personal anecdotes, showcasing both his enduring appeal and his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
David Bowie· The Cult· Duran Duran

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cradle of Love 4:32
  • 2 Don’t Need a Gun 6:02
  • 3 Flesh for Fantasy 6:50
  • 4 White Wedding 3:47
  • 5 Sweet Sixteen 5:00
  • 6 To Be a Lover 3:58
  • 7 Rebel Yell 5:11
  • 8 Kiss Me Deadly 5:04
  • 9 Eyes Without a Face 5:31
  • 10 Dancing With Myself 4:58
  • 11 Ready Steady Go 3:13
  • 12 Blue Highway 5:42
  • 13 Mony Mony 4:06
  • 14 L.A. Woman 5:53

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