Devil's Playground
by Billy Idol
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    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."
  2. Blender
    70
    [An] entertaining album. [Apr 2005, p.119]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. The Guardian
    40
    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.
  5. Uncut
    50
    A solid, by-the-numbers Billy Idol album. And that is both its triumph and its tragedy. [Apr 2005, p.99]
    All this publication's reviews
  6. AllMusic
    40
    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.
  7. Billboard
    40
    An uneven and ultimately unsatisfying return.
  8. Mojo
    50
    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]
    All this publication's reviews
  9. Q Magazine
    60
    It delivers considerable entertainment value. [Apr 2005, p.122]
    All this publication's reviews
  10. ShakingThrough.net
    74
    This is just well-executed, fun rock 'n' roll.
  11. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    Over-produced and under-inspired. [26 Mar 2005, p.51]
    All this publication's reviews
  12. Trouser Press
    40
    Devil's Playground makes like it's 1983 all over again.

Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Most Discussed Album of 2005

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 124
  3. Negative: 16 out of 124
  1. JackC
    Jan 24, 2008
    10
    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 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!… Full Review »
  2. DavidD.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    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 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.… Full Review »
  3. KevinB
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    Just like you expect from Billy Idol & Steve Stevens it's unique from all their other albums, every song is catchy and great, My 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.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »