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Charmed Life

Billy Idol

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Audio CD (September 5, 2006)
Original Release Date: 1990
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Collectables Records
ASIN: B000HDZKGY
Also Available in: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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1. Loveless
2. Pumping on Steel
3. Prodigal Blues
4. L. A. Woman
5. Trouble with the Sweet Stuff
6. Cradle of Love
7. Mark of Caine
8. Endless Sleep
9. Love Unchained
10. Right Way
11. License to Thrill

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Reissue of this 1990 album by former Generation X vocalist and bonafide Rock Star! Features the hits 'Cradle Of Love' and 'L.A. Woman'. 11 tracks total. EMI. 2006. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BILLY'S BEST, May 2, 2005

By	G. YEO "gyeo" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charmed Life (Audio CD)

"Charmed Life" was recorded during a bad motorcycle accident that Billy had, hence as I recall, the title.

By 1990, Billy Idol had matured into a rock artist and this album is miles away from the youth appeal of "Rebel Yell." It shows the former Gen-X punk wanting to grow his music and it works.

From a kickass version of "The Right Way" and "Prodigal Blues" (the originals) to "LA Woman" to "Endless Sleep" (the covers) - this album is well produced, well-written and will grow on you. There really isn't a bad track on this.

Steve Stevens had left the fold to pursue a solo career at this stage and Mark Younger Smith shows his guitar chops. The change of style is refreshing.

As a songwriter, Billy peaked with this one. I didn't much get into "Heroin" - his next album. This and "Rebel Yell" remain indispensable parts of Billy's collection so get it if you can.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Good CD from Billy Idol., April 27, 2002

By	Cindy Savidge (Azle, TX) - See all my reviews

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Great CD from Billy Idol. If you are a Billy Idol fan, then this is definitely a title that you will want to add to your collection. This CD has all the heart and snarls of the previous CDs. Great job Billy! Keep on rockin'!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Billy Idol Rules!, June 11, 2002

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I love this CD! I bought it for "LA Woman" and "Cradle of Love", and I absolutely love all the songs. "Pumping on Steel" is a total rocker and I think that it should have been a hit. "The Loveless" is also rockin'. A message to all Billy Idol fans that don't have this recording - buy it today!

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5.0 out of 5 stars loveing it Billy
there is not a song that i do not like and i love all his music it talks to me on more than one level i turn 75 this year and all i want is to see billy if you are an idol fan you... Read more

Published 28 days ago by Peggy C. Nielsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Rediscovered a great one
I was going through my old tapes and put this one in. I like it much better than I did years ago. The two hits "cradle of love" and l.a. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Adam Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best!
This is on of Billy's best albums, in my opinion. There are only 4 tracks on here I don't really like as much as the others, but they are still good. Read more

Published 13 months ago by S. Knight

3.0 out of 5 stars a couple of hits
rock the cradle of love and l.a. woman - that's about it for this cd.

Published 15 months ago by W. Landis

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Billy Idol Album Ever!
He took a much edgy, more hard rock path with this album. It's more along the lines of "Blue Highway," than any other songs before it. Less punk and more hard rock. Read more

Published on April 26, 2007 by Jem

3.0 out of 5 stars Set the Cruise Control to Idol
First, let me say I love BI and his band with Steve Stevens, what a great combo and music they could create, studio or live. Read more

Published on January 12, 2007 by J. D. Scott

3.0 out of 5 stars Let's rock, ha ha.
This album by Billy Idol was released in 1990. The great "Cradle of Love" was one of his biggest hits, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100. Read more

Published on November 21, 2006 by Johnny Heering

3.0 out of 5 stars It's Christmas time.
This album by Billy Idol was released in 1990. The great "Cradle of Love" was one of his biggest hits, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100. Read more

Published on November 21, 2006 by Johnny Heering

5.0 out of 5 stars Billy Idol Forever!!
I've owned this CD for years - and I never get sick and tired of it.

On the contrare. During home parties, my friends ask me - who's that on the stereo? Read more

Published on August 24, 2005 by Michael & Angela

4.0 out of 5 stars This album rocks me the "Right Way".
Other than "Cradle Of Love", this album doesn't seem to get much mention from anyone, but I love it. In fact, front to back it's my favorite of his. Read more

Published on April 19, 2005 by H3@+h

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