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Don't Stop

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Like a Polaroid picture, this EP (four tracks plus an MTV interview) catches Billy Idol at the beginning of his solo career - a furious young man, who tries to hide his emotion under the raw energy of punk music. Idol was not, by all means, unaccustomed with celebrity - his just-disbanded group Generation X had proven it - but upon this occasion, we see more of him than he realized. Giggling throughout the interview with Martha Quinn, the bad boy of British-American rock-and-roll candidly demonstrates how much of a facade his onstage persona is. In a way, the interview is touching - both the artist and MTV were at the beginning of their careers, and they show a charming lack of sophistication.

Musically, The EP has little surprises. "Mony, Mony" featured here in its first incarnation, and "Dancing with Myself", one of Idol's first self-penned songs (strongly hinting at masturbation, critics say), are the strong points of the record. "The Untouchables" and "Baby Talk" represent tentative steps towards other styles of music, but somehow stop in mid-air and seem incomplete.

Overall, this is a good album, but not a phenomenal one, and its interest is mainly for fans or music historians. Billy Idol was not only dancing WITH, but also looking FOR himself.

This is the album that started Billy's solo career in America. There are only 4 songs on this cd/EP. Two of the tracks are actually repeats of songs he did with Generation X- "Dancing With Myself" and "Untouchables", one is a cover song, "Mony Mony," and the last song (the only new song) is "Baby Talk." "Dancing With Myself" oddly enough has the same vocal track as the Gen X version but is performed by new musicians. This version is also shorter and has less rock n roll punk rock guitar than the original. The "Untouchables" has new vocals and is also performed by new band. It has less "bite" though than the Gen X version. "Baby Talk" is a fun pop song and is also the song that Billy would start his concerts with in the early 80's. The interview with Martha Quinn is fun to listen to. If you were wondering why he chose to cover "Mony Mony" or what his real name is, you're in for a surprise. I have the cassette tape and the record version of this album-and now I've got the cd.

This album only has four songs on it, it being an EP and all, so you're not going to get a lot of bang for your buck, especially when one of the songs is "Dancing With Myself" and another is "Mony Mony" (both of which you can find on more expansive Idol albums). The other two songs are enjoyable: "Baby Talk" is extremely catchy despite not being all that great of a song, and "Untouchables" is a cool remake of a song he did with his old band, Generation X. But the only thing that really makes this album worth buying is for the Martha Quinn (one of the original MTV VJs) and Billy Idol interview. Although Idol says a few funny things (including something I don't think I'm allowed to print here), it's still nothing more than a novelty. In other words, this is an enjoyable EP, but don't break the bank buying it.

I really enjoyed this cd-the music is brilliant-couldnt be better. If you have tried this author before then you will enjoy this one!

It was very nice to deal with Amazon. I'm new at ordering products online, and a little intimidated. This CD would have been nearly impossible to find locally, and I needed one of the songs for my son's 8th grade celebration. I was charged exactly what I was supposed to be, and received it within days. When I put "Don't Stop" in the car player, my son and I were listening to the same music I had listened to on vinyl when I was getting ready to start high school. Everything old is new again.

Don't Stop represents Billy's first step on the road to solo superstardom - a little tentative, but with great tunes. Take the pop-punk of Generation X, mix in a little eager-to-please pop and some of the trademark sneer, and you have a near-perfect EP. Most of the songs emerged from the last efforts of Generation X, with the cover of Mony Mony thrown in for good measure. A must-have, even for casual Idol fans.

Don't Stop represents Billy's first step on the road to solo superstardom - a little tentative, but with great tunes. Take the pop-punk of Generation X, mix in a little eager-to-please pop and some of the trademark sneer, and you have a near-perfect EP. Most of the songs emerged from the last efforts of Generation X, with the cover of Mony Mony thrown in for good measure. A must-have, even for casual Idol fans.

Don't Stop represents Billy's first step on the road to solo superstardom - a little tentative, but with great tunes. Take the pop-punk of Generation X, mix in a little eager-to-please pop and some of the trademark sneer, and you have a near-perfect EP. Most of the songs emerged from the last efforts of Generation X, with the cover of Mony Mony thrown in for good measure. A must-have, even for casual Idol fans.

I've had this when this was an album. if you an IDOL fan it's a definite MUST HAVE in the collection.

A lot of the tunes are not as 'mainstream' as what he has been puttin' out, so if u like the old style PUNK/NEW-WAVE days. Get this.

If not, still get it because it's a good one to have in the collection. enjoy!

You can't beat Classic Billy Idol and this is it.