Atomic Playboys
Steve Stevens · 1989
50 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · new wave
A vibrant fusion of hard rock and new wave, blending sharp riffs with synth-driven melodies.
Atomic Playboys is an album by Steve Stevens, released in 1989. A vibrant fusion of hard rock and new wave, blending sharp riffs with synth-driven melodies. 'Atomic Playboys' is notable for its unique blend of genres during a time when hard rock and new wave were often seen as distinct. The album garnered attention for its polished production and has since influenced guitarists and musicians exploring similar genre fusions in the late '80s and early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Atomic Playboys sound like?
A vibrant fusion of hard rock and new wave, blending sharp riffs with synth-driven melodies. Rooted in hard rock and new wave.
What makes Atomic Playboys by Steve Stevens notable?
'Atomic Playboys' is notable for its unique blend of genres during a time when hard rock and new wave were often seen as distinct. The album garnered attention for its polished production and has since influenced guitarists and musicians exploring similar genre fusions in the late '80s and early '90s. Released in 1989, 'Atomic Playboys' marked Steve Stevens' debut solo album following his success as the guitarist for Billy Idol. At this point in his career, Stevens was transitioning from a well-known collaborator to a solo artist, seeking to showcase his own musical identity beyond the glam rock sound he was associated with.
How many songs are on Atomic Playboys?
Atomic Playboys has 11 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Atomic Playboys Standout 5:47
- 2 Power of Suggestion Standout 4:37
- 3 Action 4:44
- 4 Desperate Heart Standout 4:33
- 5 Soul on Ice 3:57
- 6 Crackdown 5:44
- 7 Pet the Hot Kitty 4:03
- 8 Evening Eye 3:56
- 9 Woman of 1000 Years 4:21
- 10 Run Across Desert Sands 3:52
- 11 Slipping Into Fiction 4:43
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