Devil's Playground
by Billy Idol
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

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  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 great! I'm a little behind, but I look forward to more, more, more!
  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 back whether the CD sells or not who cares thank God there is still Music like this being made.
  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 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.
  4. JasonD
    Jan 14, 2007
    9
    An excelent example of Idol and Steven's work. Both innovative and true to Idol's original sound. Will not dissapoint fans.
  5. SamI
    Dec 13, 2006
    9
    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.
  6. KatalinS
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    This is Billy's best album.He's fantastic, better than ever, he really does have the magic!
  7. MR
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    Fantastic album!
  8. stevem
    May 11, 2006
    9
    great stuff, kicks all the way!
  9. Joakimalf
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    Best Billy album ever, he still deliver great Rock´n Roll with energy.
  10. SteveT
    Oct 13, 2005
    9
    Bought this out of curiosity but if there is a better rock album yet this year I havent heard it. So what if he is from the 80s - tracks like Rat Race and Summer Running would stand out on any album
  11. jr
    Sep 17, 2005
    9
    If you're a true Idol fan disregard the pompous, irrelevant opinons of the likes of Billboard and The Gaurdian and enjoy Billy's return to the rock scene.
  12. joew
    Aug 7, 2005
    10
    this is an awesome CD, overproduced my ass, save that for the backstreet boys, its about time idol came back, music needs him
  13. Jessie
    Jun 20, 2005
    8
    Cosmo is an absolute smart ass and I hate him. Billy Idol IS a landmark! Your a giant jerkoff Cosmo.
  14. RandiJ
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Authentic...Creative...An artist true to himself and his music.
  15. km
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Awesome. Best since Rebel Yell.
  16. Melissa
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Awesome awesome awesome cd!!!! Love it!!!
  17. AmyS
    May 30, 2005
    10
    This album is pure Billy Idol. It is as good as, if not better than, anything else he has done.
  18. MelindaK
    May 30, 2005
    10
    I have a hard time figuring out which song is my favorite. There is no one style here. " World Coming Down" is pure skater punk, "Scream" and "Super Overdrive" pure rock n roll reminiscent of the old Idol days. "Lady do or die takes a country spin", "Man of War" has a 60's flavor, "Body Snatcher" and "Evil Eye" are a bit sinister while"Yellin at the Christmas Tree" and "Plastic I have a hard time figuring out which song is my favorite. There is no one style here. " World Coming Down" is pure skater punk, "Scream" and "Super Overdrive" pure rock n roll reminiscent of the old Idol days. "Lady do or die takes a country spin", "Man of War" has a 60's flavor, "Body Snatcher" and "Evil Eye" are a bit sinister while"Yellin at the Christmas Tree" and "Plastic Jesus" are a lot of fun. But, the biggest shock is "Cherie" Was it inspired by Neil Diamond? I love this song! And don't be confused as i was. "Sherrie" is a completely different song and great too! What a comeback Billy!… Expand
  19. MartyF
    May 27, 2005
    10
    Idol - Stevens Only thing better than the disc is seeing these guys live! Dont call it a comeback...They never left!!!
  20. barryp
    May 26, 2005
    10
    Keep rocking Billy and Steve the album is GREAT.
  21. andrear
    May 26, 2005
    10
    is the very best album of billy....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  22. JohnG
    May 26, 2005
    9
    This album grows on my everytime I listen...can't get it out of my head. After twelve years off recording this is a well deserved return. Power and crunch delivered with attitude!
  23. VASILIJEB
    May 26, 2005
    10
    billy better than ever!
  24. ron
    May 26, 2005
    10
    i love the billy and steve! i love every song on this cd. i got to meet them in boston! it was more than awesome!
  25. ToddF
    May 26, 2005
    9
    This is just what the music industry needed! Idol and company delivers a swift kick in the as_ of Rock-n-Roll.
  26. JustonS
    May 25, 2005
    10
    A perfect evolution of Rebel Yell, and Whiplash Smile. The best Billy Idol album yet, and "Scream" is the best song to come along in 10 years. The perfect band, the perfect album at the perfect time. "Devil's Playground" is the best album of the 21st century!!!
  27. tanyal
    May 25, 2005
    9
    A great comeback!! A true punkrock tatent!
  28. TERRIK
    May 24, 2005
    10
    I love his new album!! I loved Billy's music 20 years ago and as i've grown so has Billy's music!! He is Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  29. victoriad
    May 24, 2005
    10
    what can i say ...its Billy Idol !!!
  30. MichaelC
    May 24, 2005
    10
    This album is a heck of a lot better than anything that anyone has come with in the last 10 years! Idol and Stevens prove that there is hope for rock and roll after all! This album serves as a blueprint as to how a rock record is made!
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#38 Most Discussed Album of 2005

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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."
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  2. Blender
    70
    [An] entertaining album. [Apr 2005, p.119]
  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.
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