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Greatest Hits Reviews
Greatest Hits Reviews
| 37 of 39 people found the following review helpful  Vital Idol, This review is from: Billy Idol - Greatest Hits (Audio CD) All of Idol's best are represented here from his first EP, Don't Stop, to his last album, Cyberpunk. This collection also contains an acoustic version of Rebel Yell recorded live in December 1993, with Steve Stevens on guitar, playing his heart out. It sounds as if not a day had passed since the original studio recording. Also included is Billy's version of Simple Minds' 80's Anthem "Don't You Forget About Me" from the move "The Breakfast Club". Again Stevens helms the guitar & the version is very faithful to the original while still distinctly "Idol". The song was written by Keith Forsey, Idol's long-time producer & was originally offered to Billy but was not recorded back in 1984/85, for reasons unknown. All of the songs have been "24 Bid Digitally Remastered" and sound fabulous. Kudos to Capitol Records for giving this Artist the treatment he deservs. Idol helped define the 80's MTV Generation & is still a powerful force... Read more 15 of 18 people found the following review helpful First US Compilation, By This review is from: Billy Idol - Greatest Hits (Audio CD) Although a 1988 Import, "Idol Songs", has been easy to find since its release, this is Billy Idol's first US compilation. All the big hits are here, although the version of "Mony Mony" is NOT the live version that went to #1 (Idol's only #1 single) in 1987 but the studio version from Don't Stop that received just as much airplay as the live version. The live version is on "Idol Songs" as well as a various artists compilation called Rockin 80's Vol. 2 on Madacy. Tacked on to this compilation are a great acoustic version of "Rebel Yell" and a not-quite-as good version of the Simple Minds #1 "Don't You Forget About Me", which was orginally written for Idol. The sound on this CD is superb and they've included up-to-date liner notes, as well. A must for Billy Idol newbies and for die-hards who want to have a career spanning compilation. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful This collection is long overdue!, By Brad (CT) - See all my reviews This review is from: Billy Idol - Greatest Hits (Audio CD) Billy Idol was one of those artists that I always enjoyed listening to but never got around to purchasing any of his albums. I remember back towards the mid-'90s wondering why this guy didn't put out a greatest hits album. Indeed, with no new albums since, he has finally done so. And without a doubt, this collection is just right.The track order is chronological. The version of "Mony Mony" included is the studio one that did not actually chart (the live version that went to # 1 is not included--but the version here got as much if not more airplay anyway). Songs like "Hot In The City" and my personal favorite "Eyes Without A Face" sound better than ever on this remastered CD. "To Be A Lover" and "Cradle Of Love" still rock. Including "Shock To The System" was an assurance that Billy covered his entire career on this collection. The closing remake track "Don't You (Forget About Me)" is excellent as... Read more |
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