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Devil's Playground
by Billy Idol


8.3

based on 11 reviews
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Sanctuary Records

The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.

LABEL:	Sanctuary
RELEASE DATE:	22 March 2005
DISCS:	1 disc
GENRE(S):	Alternative, Rock

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

ShakingThrough.net

This is just well-executed, fun rock 'n' roll.

Blender

[An] entertaining album. [Apr 2005, p.119]

Rolling Stone

The results are much better than his 1993 sci-fi shark jump, Cyberpunk, and so it automatically counts as the best thing he's done since "Cradle of Love."

Q Magazine

It delivers considerable entertainment value. [Apr 2005, p.122]

Mojo

Shave Devil's Playground of nine tracks and repackage it as an EP and it could conceivably be the comeback of the year. [Apr 2005, p.98]

Uncut

A solid, by-the-numbers Billy Idol album. And that is both its triumph and its tragedy. [Apr 2005, p.99]

All Music Guide

The odd thing about Devil's Playground isn't that Billy pretends Cyberpunk doesn't exist -- frankly, any artist with sense would do that -- it's that he now pretends that he's always been a metalhead, as if his posturing in the '80s was more than an affectation.

Billboard

An uneven and ultimately unsatisfying return.

The Guardian

The bodybuilder's physique and sneering expression haven't given way to age; nor has his conviction that singing pedestrian clunk-rock is tantamount to signing on as Satan's orchestra leader.

New Musical Express

Over-produced and under-inspired. [26 Mar 2005, p.51]

Trouser Press

Devil's Playground makes like it's 1983 all over again.

The average user rating for this album is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 117 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jack C gave it a10:
Wow. Just bought this in used CD bin in January 2008. Did not realize Billy made and album. I have been busy raising kids. This album is great! I'm a little behind, but I look forward to more, more, more!

David D. gave it a10:
Best CD since his self titled CD some 20 plus years ago. Heavy Metal type theme but not to the point of Metal music without a doubt Idol is back whether the CD sells or not who cares thank God there is still Music like this being made.

Kevin B gave it a10:
Just like you expect from Billy Idol & Steve Stevens it's unique from all their other albums, every song is catchy and great, My favorite track is summer running and I will never ever hesitate to buy any Billy Idol or Steve Stevens Album. I have all of their albums and every track is awesome, Never heard one that I skipped over or halfway through.

Jason D gave it a9:
An excelent example of Idol and Steven's work. Both innovative and true to Idol's original sound. Will not dissapoint fans.

Sam I gave it a9:
Wow, I love the record! It's nice to hear Billy really rock out, something he hasn't really done since Generation X. Here's some fun, solid, summertime music for you.

Katalin S gave it a10:
This is Billy's best album.He's fantastic, better than ever, he really does have the magic!

M R gave it a10:
Fantastic album!

Devil's Playground by Billy Idol

Devil's Playground
by Billy Idol