Album Description: This album "The Best Of Generation X" is a compilation album of the punk-rock band Generation X. It was released in 1985 in response to the international success Billy Idol had recently achieved as well as the media interest generated by Tony James then current project Sigue Sigue Sputnik. The album contains tracks from all three Generation X studio albums and all of their singles except for debut single Your Generation which is missing from this collection.
Music Genre: |
Punk Rock |
Album Production Information: |
The album: "GENERATION X - The Best Of Generation X" was produced by: Ian Hunter, Martin Rushent, Phil Wainman Album cover design: Stephen Horse Album cover photography: Gered Mankowitz |
Record Label & Catalognr: |
"The Best Of Generation X" Record Label Details: Chrysalis CHM 1521, Made in UK © 1985 Chrysalis Records Copyright ℗ Chrysalis Records Ltd Sound Copyright |
Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: |
1985 Made in UK England |
Complete Track-listing of the album "GENERATION X - The Best Of Generation X" |
The detailed tracklist of this record "GENERATION X - The Best Of Generation X" is:
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"The Best Of Generation X" Record Label Details: Chrysalis CHM 1521, Made in UK © 1985 Chrysalis Records Copyright ℗ Chrysalis Records Ltd Sound Copyright
Billy Idol is a legendary figure in the world of rock music. Born William Michael Albert Broad in 1955 in Middlesex, England, Billy Idol rose to fame as the lead singer of the punk rock band Generation X in the late 1970s. With his rebellious image and energetic stage presence, Idol quickly became one of the most recognizable figures of the punk movement, paving the way for a successful solo career in the 1980s.
In 1981, Billy Idol left Generation X and embarked on a solo career, releasing his self-titled debut album the following year. The album was a commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and featuring hit songs such as "White Wedding" and "Hot in the City." However, it was his second album, "Rebel Yell," released in 1983, that truly launched Idol's solo career into the stratosphere. The album was a huge success, reaching number six on the U.S. charts and spawning the hit singles "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face."
Throughout the 1980s, Billy Idol continued to release hit albums and singles, cementing his place as one of the biggest and most influential musicians of the decade. His unique blend of punk rock, new wave, and pop music helped to define the sound of the era, and his rebellious image and energetic live performances made him a favorite among fans and critics alike. Some of his other popular songs from this period include "Dancing with Myself," "Flesh for Fantasy," and "Catch My Fall."