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Devil's Playground  Hear it Now

RS: 3of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4of 5 Stars

2005

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Did somebody say, "New Billy Idol album"? Thanks, God! The quintessential 1980s New Wave glam-rock leather boy is back, for his first album in twelve long years. On Devil's Playground, Idol reunites with guitar foil Steve Stevens and producer Keith Forsey to return to the glory days of "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding." The results are much better than his 1993 sci-fi shark jump, Cyberpunk, and so it automatically counts as the best thing he's done since "Cradle of Love," unless you count his superb cameo in The Wedding Singer. Idol has spent time pondering maturity ("Super Overdrive"), the unstable global situation ("World Comin' Down") and the meaning of life ("Rat Race"). But fortunately he's still Billy Idol, which means his primary concern is debauched sex with underage headbangers ("Scream"). Mo', mo', mo'!

ROB SHEFFIELD

(Posted: Mar 24, 2005)

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KevinBeair writes:

5of 5 Stars


Great Album with a whole new attitude. Definitly underated from what I've heard. Like all albums it takes listening 3-4 times to get into it but you'll be singing along by then. I think every track is great. Good mix of hard rock and ballads and some in between. As the band usauly is, the album is very unique and stand-out and IMO this makes them one of the best even still today. They have mellowed down from the early days but the vocals, lyrics and music all sound great. I've never heard anything like it. Billy's voice is awesome, not one flaw and Steve's guitar work is as smooth and creative as anything. Definitly worth the 12 year Wait! Reminded me why Billy Idol is my favorite band.

Jun 28, 2006 14:09:36

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