Billy Idol - Devil´s Playground
Billy Idol is back after a 10 year break since his last studio album. Billy Idol has brought back guitar virtuoso Steve Stevens along with producer Keith Forsey, who produced Billy Idol's most successful albums "Rebel Yell" and "Whiplash Smile".

With the old team back you expect a classic Idol album in the same vein as the aforementioned albums. However, Idol has up-dated his sound and a song like Rat Race is in the same alley as Linkin Park - NOT to be compared with his classic material.

The pros of this album are that Billy Idol is back on the scene with an entertaining album. The single Scream is definitely a strong song with a great drive from Stevens and typical Idol vocals. Overall there seems to be a good vibe in the songs and Steve Stevens once again proves to among the best guitarists in the world.

The cons are that the album lacks really strong hit singles -except for Scream. There simply aren't enough really catchy tunes, which is to be expected from Billy Idol. The sequencing is weak as well. The silly Christmas song Yelling at the Christmas tree seems totally misplaced since it's comes in the middle of the record and kind of ruins the flow. The first song Super Overdrive totally lacks Idol's characteristic vocals and sounds like Billy Idol trying to adapt to the sound of today's bands - a very doubtful attempt.

Despite the criticism it's still an enjoyable record with some humorous lyrics, but overall the material is a minor disappointment. "Devils Playground" is a worthy comeback album but nothing more.

Best songs Rat Race and Scream.

Written by Michael
Thursday, July 7, 2005
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Comment by GlenRavine (Anonymous) - Tuesday, August 2, 2005
Great great DISC. Welcome back. The last track ends wanting more. 'Summer Running' amazing track. Overall - this was a great comeback disc for the man.


Comment by lindsay (Anonymous) - Saturday, August 6, 2005
you are a complete and uter idiot
if you think this cd is any kind of disappointment be cos it's a great cd and if you can't see that then you are definataly not a fan of billy idol and you have no sense in music what so ever.


FU*k OF
lindsay

ps.I HATE YOUR STUPID FUC*ING ARTICLE


Comment by lindasy (Anonymous) - Saturday, August 6, 2005
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Tracklisting
01 - Super Overdrive
02 - World Comin' Down
03 - Rat Race
04 - Sherri
05 - Plastic Jesus
06 - Scream
07 - Yellin' At The Christmas Tree
08 - Romeo's Waiting
09 - Body Snatcher
10 - Evil Eye
11 - Lady Do Or Die
12 - Cherie
13 - Summer Running

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