Billy Idol - The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself
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Artist: Billy IdolEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2008-06-24
Music Label: Capitol
Product features:
- IDOL BILLY THE VERY BEST OF - IDOLIZE YOURSELF
- Dancing With Myself
- Hot In The City
- White Wedding Part 1
- Rebel Yell
- Eyes Without A Face
- Flesh For Fantasy
- Catch My Fall
- To Be A Lover
- Don't Need A Gun
- Sweet Sixteen
- Mony, Mony (Live)
- Cradle Of Love
- L.A. Woman
- Shock To The System
- Speed
- World Comin' Down
- John Wayne - new exclusive track
- New Future Weapon - new exclusive track
Music reviews of The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself
Music Review: Should fit the needs of most casual fans
Rating: 4 Stars
Given Billy Idol's "Greatest Hits" (2001) came out a mere seven years ago, it seems kind of odd that a second compilation album is out now with "The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself" (2008). After all, since the last greatest hits, Billy's only released one more album, the underappreciated, hard rocking "Devil's "Playground," (2005) so what's the point?
Necessary or not, "Idolize Yourself" is still a strong compilation that's probably a cut above the first "Greatest Hits."
18 tracks total, "Idolize Yourself" contains almost an identical track listing as "Greatest Hits," except that "Rebel Yell (acoustic)" and a cover of the Simple Minds "(Don't You) Forget about me" are left off, and replaced with "Speed" from the soundtrack of the same name (1994), "World Comin' Down" from "Devils Playground" as well as two new songs "John Wayne" and "New Future Weapon." While the Simple Minds cover is missed, the loss of "Rebel Yell (acoustic)" isn't that big a deal.
Much like "Greatest Hits," "Idolize Yourself" does a pretty good job at selecting the hits and best tracks from Idol's first three albums "Billy Idol," (1982) "Rebel Yell" (1983) and "Whiplash Smile," (1986) although a more dedicated listener will probably want to get all three of those albums as they are all worth owning and contain many gems that aren't as well known. I do have to say, however, that I am displeased that the radio edit of "Don't Need a Gun" is included here instead of the album version (from "Whiplash Smile"). While it's only about a minute or so shorter and may not seem like a big deal--it is. The radio edit really misses something, as Stevens awesome solo is cut short.
I also have a bone to pick with the selections from some of the later day albums. While you have to include "Cradle of Love," from "Charmed Life," (1990) "Idolize Yourself" would have been better served if it had left off the cover of the Doors "LA Woman," as it is just plain terrible. Yes, it was a hit, but a hit to forget. "The Loveless" or "Prodigal Blues" are far stronger and would have made better choices.
"Idolize Yourself" also could have done without "Shock to the System." That song as well as all of "Cyberpunk" (1993) just plain sucks. Hey if Van Halen didn't acknowledge "3," on their best of anthology, Mr. Idol can do the same for his one misguided venture.
It's also a shame that only one track from "Devil's Playground" is included as that album is pretty killer. On the plus side, however, is the inclusion of the excellent "Speed," which has been hard to come by.
The two new songs, the moody new-wave-ish "John Wayne" and the hard rocking "New Future Weapons" are pretty solid and should please most Idol enthusiasts.
In conclusion, while some tracks could have been left off and others included, "Idolize Yourself" is still an excellent compilation that should fit the needs of most casual fans.
Description of The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself
Billy Idol, The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself16 Classic Bill Idol tracks including: White Wedding, Rebel Yell, Mony Mony (Live), Eyes Without A Face, Dancing With Myself and more. Also includes 2 brand new tracks: John Wayne and New Future Weapon. (Deluxe CD/DVD edition also available.)
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