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CD Billy Idol'S First Breakthrough
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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generation x's self-titled debut is by far their best and most punky album. forget buying boxsets, compilations, and 'best-of's, this is the only gen x album you'll ever need. for fans of the band's later, poppier, 80s work and billy idol's solo career, this album probably isn't for you. even tho' this is lightweight stuff compared to the pistols, et al, it's still punk.
although their songs were very rarely about much at all and billy idol's gorgeous (sorry!) sneer was a straight ripoff of elvis, these guys more than made up for it with the contents of their debut.
the cd holds 11 original album tracks and 5 great bonus tracks.
'generation x' is an album of fun, catchy, high-energy, punk-pop tunes. there are no standouts here- they're all brilliant. billy's attitude-filled, snarling vocals, trademark sneer and peroxide good looks are especially dominant. bob andrews' wailing guitar licks are absolutely outstanding throughout and, OH, the solo that finishes 'youth youth youth'!
although their songs were very rarely about much at all and billy idol's gorgeous (sorry!) sneer was a straight ripoff of elvis, these guys more than made up for it with the contents of their debut.
the cd holds 11 original album tracks and 5 great bonus tracks.
'generation x' is an album of fun, catchy, high-energy, punk-pop tunes. there are no standouts here- they're all brilliant. billy's attitude-filled, snarling vocals, trademark sneer and peroxide good looks are especially dominant. bob andrews' wailing guitar licks are absolutely outstanding throughout and, OH, the solo that finishes 'youth youth youth'!
the drumming by mark laff thunders along nicely, really propelling the album.
this is a fantastic page in the punk encyclopaedia and anyone who appreciates punk should warm to this rapidly.
a bona-fide 5 star album. well done lads!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
Although Generation X were close to the genesis of punk they never enjoyed the credibility of the Clash etc. This was probably to do with their pretty-boy looks and the fact that their songs were rarely actually about anything. However, for sound and excitement they were superb, which this collection, produced by Martin Rushent (the backroom genius who also produced the Buzzcocks) proves. Ignore the sometimes ropey lyrics and get into the sound! The additional tracks include an obscure b-side called "This Heat" which is, basically, perfection in just over 2 minutes. I can't stop playing this song.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Robert Lacyk
Format:Audio CD
For anyone who likes punk or Billy Idol, this CD is a must! This is one of my favorites of all time. Great catchy pop melodies with some screeching guitar licks by Bob Andrews and cool bass riffs by Tony James. Also contains great b-sides not on original LP. The one drawback is that the song "No No No" is not included which is the flip of Ready Steady Go and my favorite track. What a shame! Anyway, this CD still rocks!
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Good enough
As earlier reviews make clear this isn't hard punk but it is superb pure punk, although the final track Youth Youth Youth did veer, for 1978, dangerously close to heavy metal. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Thingwall
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Generation X
I'll start this review with a quick note about the original CD masterings of this Generation X debut album, because there are some notable differences between them. Read more
Published 13 months ago by XBBX
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Triumph Sickles, Peroxide Ducktails, Elvis Sneer and a finger to the...
Bubblegum pop of preening Billy blowing up big and then going pop, the photogenic face of punk who launched a thousand male lookalikes back in the late 70's. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2010 by Dr. Delvis Memphistopheles
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generation x
I've just been listening to the vinyl copy of this album and can only totally agree with the other comments..its blistering power pop punk. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2009 by Peter J. Corrieri
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A Classic of the time...
I remember buying this LP when it came out.It got played constantly.Of course, by that stage,the first division punk groups had already released thier LP's, and though this... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
A late comer in the punk stakes, but what a great start.
This new remastered edition of Generation Xs debut has been loaded with a ton of great extra non album singles and 'b' sides. Read more
Published on 8 April 2002 by Michael Hurn
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