Billy Idol - Billy Idol (320 kbps) - 1982

William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician, songwriter and actor. Born in Stanmore, Middlesex, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X. Unlike other British punk rock artists of his era, Idol was inspired by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Idol then embarked on a successful solo career, and was a member of the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. A series of music videos for songs such as "Dancing With Myself", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" made him one of the first MTV stars. Idol continues to tour with guitarist Steve Stevens.

Billy Idol is the eponymous debut studio album by English rock vocalist Billy Idol, released on 16 July 1982 by Chrysalis Records. After his departure from the band Generation X and the release of his first solo extended play, Don't Stop (1981), Idol began working on his debut album. Produced by Keith Forsey, Billy Idol is a rock album with strong influences of new wave music.

Upon its release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success, peaking at number forty-five on the Billboard 200. Billy Idol was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Three singles were released from the album: "Dancing with Myself" was already released in 1981 as Idol's debut single. The lead single, "Hot in the City", peaked at number twenty-three on the Billboard 100. "White Wedding" was released as the album's second single. After it peaked at number three on Mainstream Rock chart in 1983, the album was reissued with an addition of the earlier single "Dancing with Myself". The song "White Wedding (Part 1)" is so-named due to the less-heard "White Wedding (Part 2)", which is a more synthesiser-based continuation of the first part. It can be heard on the 12-inch version of the single and the compilation Vital Idol (1985).


Genres:Punk rock, hard rock, dance-rock, new wave, post-punk.

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Track Listing
01. "Come On, Come On" Billy Idol Steve Stevens 4:00
02. "White Wedding" (Part 1) Idol 4:11
03. "Hot in the City" Idol 3:40
04. "Dead on Arrival" Idol 3:54
05. "Nobody's Business" Idol 4:06
06. "Love Calling" Idol Keith Forsey 4:48
07. "Hole in the Wall" Idol 4:14
08. "Shooting Stars" Idol Stevens 4:30
09. "It's So Cruel" Idol Philip Hawk 5:20
10. "Congo Man" (Reprise of "Love Calling") Idol 1:08
Total length: 39:51

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