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Billy Idol - Greatest Hits

Billy Idol · 2001

71 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · new wave · punk

A vibrant collection of anthemic rock tracks blending punk energy with catchy pop sensibilities.

Why listen to this

Best for
catchy sing-along moments nostalgic upbeat vibes dynamic party atmosphere
Context
Released in 2001, 'Greatest Hits' encapsulates Billy Idol's rise to fame in the 1980s and his evolution into a beloved rock icon. This compilation came after a period of relative quiet following his last studio album, 'Cyberpunk' (1993), and served to reintroduce his influential sound to both old fans and new listeners.
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hard rock, new wave, punk

Billy Idol - Greatest Hits is an album by Billy Idol, released in 2001. A vibrant collection of anthemic rock tracks blending punk energy with catchy pop sensibilities. This compilation album highlights Idol's significant impact on the rock and new wave scenes, featuring classic hits that secured his place in music history. The inclusion of tracks like 'Dancing With Myself' and 'Rebel Yell' showcases his chart success, with many songs reaching the top spots on Billboard charts during their original releases. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Billy Idol - Greatest Hits sound like?

A vibrant collection of anthemic rock tracks blending punk energy with catchy pop sensibilities. Rooted in hard rock and new wave.

What makes Billy Idol - Greatest Hits by Billy Idol notable?

This compilation album highlights Idol's significant impact on the rock and new wave scenes, featuring classic hits that secured his place in music history. The inclusion of tracks like 'Dancing With Myself' and 'Rebel Yell' showcases his chart success, with many songs reaching the top spots on Billboard charts during their original releases. Released in 2001, 'Greatest Hits' encapsulates Billy Idol's rise to fame in the 1980s and his evolution into a beloved rock icon. This compilation came after a period of relative quiet following his last studio album, 'Cyberpunk' (1993), and served to reintroduce his influential sound to both old fans and new listeners.

Who is Billy Idol - Greatest Hits for?

Billy Idol - Greatest Hits works well if you're into catchy sing-along moments, nostalgic upbeat vibes and dynamic party atmosphere.

How many songs are on Billy Idol - Greatest Hits?

Billy Idol - Greatest Hits has 16 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·71:58

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

  • 1 Dancing With Myself Standout 4:50
  • 2 Mony Mony 5:01
  • 3 Hot in the City 3:33
  • 4 White Wedding, Part 1 4:12
  • 5 Rebel Yell Standout 4:46
  • 6 Eyes Without a Face Standout 4:57
  • 7 Flesh for Fantasy 4:37
  • 8 Catch My Fall 3:41
  • 9 To Be a Lover 3:52
  • 10 Don’t Need a Gun (single edit) 5:23
  • 11 Sweet Sixteen 4:14
  • 12 Cradle of Love 4:38
  • 13 L.A. Woman (single edit) 4:03
  • 14 Shock to the System 3:36
  • 15 Rebel Yell (live & acoustic) 5:35
  • 16 Don’t You (Forget About Me) 4:52

Release Date

January 1, 2001

Genre

hard rock, new wave

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

71 min 58 sec