Billy Idol's "Kings And Queens Of The Underground" Deserves A WHIPLASH SMILE! A++++++++

[treeduck]

What the heck Pat? Is it a reissue? I have it on Japanese cardboard sleeve cd!!!

 

Yes I have all of those! Sorry!

Reissue, which one Earl??

 

The "Wardenclyffe Tower"cd. The Japanese cd comes with three bonus tracks.

Yeah the reissued a couple of others too.

 

Hey what about Holdsworth playing on a Deep Purple song?

 

[RUSHHEAD666]

What the heck Pat? Is it a reissue? I have it on Japanese cardboard sleeve cd!!!

 

Yes I have all of those! Sorry!

Reissue, which one Earl??

 

The "Wardenclyffe Tower"cd. The Japanese cd comes with three bonus tracks.

Yeah the reissued a couple of others too.

 

Hey what about Holdsworth playing on a Deep Purple song?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRsH2vmnvEg

 

Great stuff mate!

[treeduck]

What the heck Pat? Is it a reissue? I have it on Japanese cardboard sleeve cd!!!

 

Yes I have all of those! Sorry!

Reissue, which one Earl??

 

The "Wardenclyffe Tower"cd. The Japanese cd comes with three bonus tracks.

Yeah the reissued a couple of others too.

 

Hey what about Holdsworth playing on a Deep Purple song?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRsH2vmnvEg

 

Great stuff mate!

Aye!

 

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[shail]

[RUSHHEAD666]

[treeduck]

Picked this up a few days ago. I dig it!! It's super good. Was surprised it was so good. Lots of mellow chill tunes. He's still got it. ������

 

 

Heck yes! :goodone:

Aye!

[RUSHHEAD666]

 

 

"Can't Break Me Down"

 

Great video guys! Check out the flaming vagina!

[Ancient Ways]

If you have access to guitar center sessions (I see it on directv) they are showing the usual interview/live songs this month with billy, Steve, and band. Of course, it's excellent.

[RUSHHEAD666]

If you have access to guitar center sessions (I see it on directv) they are showing the usual interview/live songs this month with billy, Steve, and band. Of course, it's excellent.

 

Thanks for the tip! I will check it out!

 

"Kings And Queens Of The Underground" could be my ALBUM OF THE YEAR!

[RUSHHEAD666]

BILLY IDOL TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

 

I am soooooo lucky!!

 

I finally beat this fuckingg bad cold virus down and now I am going down to see my oldest daughter Zoe at Monterey Bay Cal State for a birthday dinner!

Then she has a night class and I'm going to see the Legend Billy Idol!!! In Monterey! How cool is that???

 

Last time I saw him was in 2016 in Vegas at the House Of Blues! He kicked ass and Steve Stevens made my ears melt off the sides of my fuckking face!!

 

Steve Stevens is one of the GREATS!

 

So pumped!!

 

"Blue Highway" is my all time favorite Idol song!!!

 

Can't wait!

 

I pulled "Kings And Queens" out and gave it a spin and I still love this album today!!!

 

 

"REBEL YELL" is a MASTERPIECE!!

 

It will withstand the test of all times!!!!

 

If you don't believe me then just ask "The Dead Next Door!" LOL!!!!

 

ETERNAL BLISS!

[Derek19]

I've liked Billy Idol, and when Steve Stevens, was his guitarist in the band in the 80s, they were really good. I've liked the c.ds, and albums "Rebel Yell", and "Whiplash Smile" a lot. I think the song "Blue Highway" is a great song. From "Rebel Yell", it is my favorite song. Even "the Dead Next Door", isn't a bad song as it's a good ballad, too. From "Whiplash Smile", "Don't Need A Gun", is my favorite song. The song "One Night, One Chance", is another good ballad, which can be similar to "the Dead Next Door". I put together his "Greatest Hits" onto c.d. to have, and listen to. Earl, If you do have a chance to see, and read this, I hope you will, and do enjoy seeing "Billy Idol", and "Steve Stevens" perform together in concert in person, again. Edited March 11, 2019 by Derek19

[The Cat 3]

BILLY IDOL TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

 

I am soooooo lucky!!

 

I finally beat this fuckingg bad cold virus down and now I am going down to see my oldest daughter Zoe at Monterey Bay Cal State for a birthday dinner!

Then she has a night class and I'm going to see the Legend Billy Idol!!! In Monterey! How cool is that???

 

Last time I saw him was in 2016 in Vegas at the House Of Blues! He kicked ass and Steve Stevens made my ears melt off the sides of my fuckking face!!

 

Steve Stevens is one of the GREATS!

 

So pumped!!

 

"Blue Highway" is my all time favorite Idol song!!!

 

Can't wait!

 

I pulled "Kings And Queens" out and gave it a spin and I still love this album today!!!

 

 

"REBEL YELL" is a MASTERPIECE!!

 

It will withstand the test of all times!!!!

 

If you don't believe me then just ask "The Dead Next Door!" LOL!!!!

 

ETERNAL BLISS!

Please be sure to post back a review.

[The Cat 3]

I've liked Billy Idol, and when Steve Stevens, was his guitarist in the band in the 80s, they were really good. I've liked the c.ds, and albums "Rebel Yell", and "Whiplash Smile" a lot. I think the song "Blue Highway" is a great song. From "Rebel Yell", it is my favorite song. Even "the Dead Next Door", isn't a bad song as it's a good ballad, too. From "Whiplash Smile", "Don't Need A Gun", is my favorite song. The song "One Night, One Chance", is another good ballad, which can be similar to "the Dead Next Door". I put together his "Greatest Hits" onto c.d. to have, and listen to. Earl, If if you do have a chance to see, and read this, I hope you will, and do enjoy seeing "Billy Idol", and "Steve Stevens" perform together in concert in person, again.

Billy Idol is good live.

 

"Kings and Queens of the Underground" is among his best, in my opinion.

 

(Could use a bit more of Steve's magic on it is my only criticism).

 

They are releasing the first Generation X album next month as a deluxe edition.

 

I'm psyched for that to come out.

 

Also, if you get a chance to read Billy's autobiography you'll be impressed what a great storyteller he is.

 

A very good read and perfect companion to "King's and Queens of the Underground", which came out at about the same time.

[ozzy85]

Burp.

[condemned2bfree]

BILLY IDOL TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

 

I am soooooo lucky!!

 

I finally beat this fuckingg bad cold virus down and now I am going down to see my oldest daughter Zoe at Monterey Bay Cal State for a birthday dinner!

Then she has a night class and I'm going to see the Legend Billy Idol!!! In Monterey! How cool is that???

 

Last time I saw him was in 2016 in Vegas at the House Of Blues! He kicked ass and Steve Stevens made my ears melt off the sides of my fuckking face!!

 

Steve Stevens is one of the GREATS!

 

So pumped!!

 

"Blue Highway" is my all time favorite Idol song!!!

 

Can't wait!

 

I pulled "Kings And Queens" out and gave it a spin and I still love this album today!!!

 

 

"REBEL YELL" is a MASTERPIECE!!

 

It will withstand the test of all times!!!!

 

If you don't believe me then just ask "The Dead Next Door!" LOL!!!!

 

ETERNAL BLISS!

 

Is that the gig with Steve Jones now? I heard Billy Idol is doing gigs with Jones under the name "Generation Sex"?

 

Have fun!

[RUSHHEAD666]

I've liked Billy Idol, and when Steve Stevens, was his guitarist in the band in the 80s, they were really good. I've liked the c.ds, and albums "Rebel Yell", and "Whiplash Smile" a lot. I think the song "Blue Highway" is a great song. From "Rebel Yell", it is my favorite song. Even "the Dead Next Door", isn't a bad song as it's a good ballad, too. From "Whiplash Smile", "Don't Need A Gun", is my favorite song. The song "One Night, One Chance", is another good ballad, which can be similar to "the Dead Next Door". I put together his "Greatest Hits" onto c.d. to have, and listen to. Earl, If you do have a chance to see, and read this, I hope you will, and do enjoy seeing "Billy Idol", and "Steve Stevens" perform together in concert in person, again.

 

Jesus! "Blue Highway" is my all time favorite song by Billy and they didn't do it!

 

I was able to see my amazing daughter down at Monterey Bay State for dinner.

 

Then she went to class, and hell I have no class and walked across the street to the Golden State Theater for an all acoustic show.

 

Fuckk Balls! it was just Billy and Steven.

 

I was bummed no "Blue Highway" but the show was intimate and fuckking incredible.

 

Steve Stevens is BEYOND!

 

 

Love my new friends on here.

 

Derek and TKS!!!

 

IN ROCK WE TRUST!

 

FOREVER!

 

Y&T!!

 

 

Humans may think I'm fuckking crazy but I'm 51 and still live for ROCK!

 

I pay my dues even if you think I'm a spoiled little bitch diva.

 

I hung out in the Monterey cold after the show by Billy's tour bus.

 

Nothing happened but I saw them get on their bus.

 

They ordered fuckking pizzas.

 

I just chilled like a so called stalker.

Yet fuckk you who think I'm crazy.

 

I'm real.

 

 

I took my amazing 4.0 daughter out to dinner.

She goes to Monterey Bay Cal State. Plays soccer.

I know many of you on here love me but still I deal with morons on here who hate me me.

Good!! You are like my ex wife.

 

Hey Rushhead Haters! Where shall I mail you a free check?

 

Last night was amazing.

 

Seeing my oldest daughter.

Seeing Billy Idol and Steve Stevens.

 

Walking back to my suite at Intercontinental.

 

Stopping off for a few Blue Moon's at Sky McFly's seeing a killer old ass band.

 

They played "Stand By Me" with extended guitar solo.

 

You people can rip me for being a drunk, a druggie a crazy fuckk.

 

Go live with my ex wife. LOL!

 

I still pay for her life.

 

So get in line haters!!

 

 

 

I'm a good guy.

 

Not cursed.

 

BLESSED JOHNNY BLAZE!

 

CALLING YOU OUT JOHNNY!!

 

Where the fuckk are you???

 

Gone????

 

I want to go to Japan and hit every 85 Tower Records locations with you.

 

Forget eating sushi there after the tsunami.

 

Hey have you heard of the killer 80's hard rock band TSUNAMI??

 

They have two albums out!

 

KILLER SHIT!

 

STEVE STEVENS IS A MORTAL GOD!

 

He eats pizza too!!

 

I walked by Billy and Steve's bus and the window was open.

 

I'm a total fanboi of ROCK.

Not just RUSH

 

I'm a WHORE!

 

I walked up to the tour bus window and yelled.

 

"I LOVE YOU BILLY AND STEVE!"

 

Then I walked over a mile in the cold night back to my room.

 

Pussies can use UBER.

 

I walked the beautiful streets of Monterey alone.

 

I was lucky and won the nature's lottery that day.

 

I can't even explain it.

 

I feel sorry for humans who need a woman or a man.

 

It's an addd bonus in life.

 

I love being alone and going to rock shows.

 

I meet so many wonderful strangers.

 

I'm the opposite of Neil Peart.

 

No wonder he loves me.

 

Not.

[J2112YYZ]

So, after The Cat's recent Billy Idol marathon, I decided to check out what he was like beyond the hits. I've always known the hits and liked them but for whatever reason I never pursued any futher than that. Over the last week I have been listening to his full albums and he does have some pretty good stuff. I really like his first two albums. Especially Rebel Yell. I need a few more listens to Whiplash Smile and Charmed Life. Some of it I liked but other songs on those two I found kind of boring. Kings and Queens Of The Underground I may like best of all though. What a great late career album for someone who has been around as long as him and pretty much done it all.

 

It's always fun to take a chance on listening to something and unexpectedly become a big fan of it.

 

Oh yeah, how the hell was Blue Highway not a huge hit for him?

Edited March 28, 2019 by J2112YYZ

[The Cat 3]

 

Oh yeah, how the hell was Blue Highway not a huge hit for him?

Exactly! Great song both lyrically & musically. Billy's vocals are amazing and Steve Steven's guitar playing is off the charts!

[J2112YYZ]

 

Oh yeah, how the hell was Blue Highway not a huge hit for him?

Exactly! Great song both lyrically & musically. Billy's vocals are amazing and Steve Steven's guitar playing is off the charts!

 

Yeah, Stevens does some really good stuff. I don't know who the bass player is but he plays some very good grooves as well.

[RUSHHEAD666]

Oh yeah, how the hell was Blue Highway not a huge hit for him?

Exactly! Great song both lyrically & musically. Billy's vocals are amazing and Steve Steven's guitar playing is off the charts!

 

Yeah, Stevens does some really good stuff. I don't know who the bass player is but he plays some very good grooves as well.

 

Yes J! The bass player on "Blue Highway" is AMAZING!!!!

[RUSHHEAD666]

I'm obsessing and I need some help!!

 

I can't stop listening to this album!!!!! It's 2020!!!!

 

I am so glad I saw this tour in Vegas when there were concerts!!!

 

I saw Billy and Steve acoustic in Monterey Ca in a small theater. It was intimate and incredible.

 

 

I can't stop playing this album though guys! The Japanese pressing has two bonus live tracks!!!

 

I think this is Billy's best album since "REBEL YELL!"

 

PLEASE!!!! TRUST ME!

 

Listen to this album!!!!!!!!

 

It's heavy, melodic and is retro kick ass!!!

 

 

I had front row meet and greets this summer for Billy Idol at Thunder Valley Casino. I could have met Billy and Steve. I'm still bummed!!!! But it's life!!!!!!!

 

 

POSTCARDS FROM THE PAST!

[RUSHHEAD666]

WOW! I just noticed I gave this album an A+++++

 

I may be a crazy poster but at least I'm fuckking consistent!!!

[treeduck]

I've liked Billy Idol, and when Steve Stevens, was his guitarist in the band in the 80s, they were really good. I've liked the c.ds, and albums "Rebel Yell", and "Whiplash Smile" a lot. I think the song "Blue Highway" is a great song. From "Rebel Yell", it is my favorite song. Even "the Dead Next Door", isn't a bad song as it's a good ballad, too. From "Whiplash Smile", "Don't Need A Gun", is my favorite song. The song "One Night, One Chance", is another good ballad, which can be similar to "the Dead Next Door". I put together his "Greatest Hits" onto c.d. to have, and listen to. Earl, If you do have a chance to see, and read this, I hope you will, and do enjoy seeing "Billy Idol", and "Steve Stevens" perform together in concert in person, again.

 

Jesus! "Blue Highway" is my all time favorite song by Billy and they didn't do it!

 

I was able to see my amazing daughter down at Monterey Bay State for dinner.

 

Then she went to class, and hell I have no class and walked across the street to the Golden State Theater for an all acoustic show.

 

Fuckk Balls! it was just Billy and Steven.

 

I was bummed no "Blue Highway" but the show was intimate and fuckking incredible.

 

Steve Stevens is BEYOND!

 

 

Love my new friends on here.

 

Derek and TKS!!!

 

IN ROCK WE TRUST!

 

FOREVER!

 

Y&T!!

 

 

Humans may think I'm fuckking crazy but I'm 51 and still live for ROCK!

 

I pay my dues even if you think I'm a spoiled little bitch diva.

 

I hung out in the Monterey cold after the show by Billy's tour bus.

 

Nothing happened but I saw them get on their bus.

 

They ordered fuckking pizzas.

 

I just chilled like a so called stalker.

Yet fuckk you who think I'm crazy.

 

I'm real.

 

 

I took my amazing 4.0 daughter out to dinner.

She goes to Monterey Bay Cal State. Plays soccer.

I know many of you on here love me but still I deal with morons on here who hate me me.

Good!! You are like my ex wife.

 

Hey Rushhead Haters! Where shall I mail you a free check?

 

Last night was amazing.

 

Seeing my oldest daughter.

Seeing Billy Idol and Steve Stevens.

 

Walking back to my suite at Intercontinental.

 

Stopping off for a few Blue Moon's at Sky McFly's seeing a killer old ass band.

 

They played "Stand By Me" with extended guitar solo.

 

You people can rip me for being a drunk, a druggie a crazy fuckk.

 

Go live with my ex wife. LOL!

 

I still pay for her life.

 

So get in line haters!!

 

 

 

I'm a good guy.

 

Not cursed.

 

BLESSED JOHNNY BLAZE!

 

CALLING YOU OUT JOHNNY!!

 

Where the fuckk are you???

 

Gone????

 

I want to go to Japan and hit every 85 Tower Records locations with you.

 

Forget eating sushi there after the tsunami.

 

Hey have you heard of the killer 80's hard rock band TSUNAMI??

 

They have two albums out!

 

KILLER SHIT!

 

STEVE STEVENS IS A MORTAL GOD!

 

He eats pizza too!!

 

I walked by Billy and Steve's bus and the window was open.

 

I'm a total fanboi of ROCK.

Not just RUSH

 

I'm a WHORE!

 

I walked up to the tour bus window and yelled.

 

"I LOVE YOU BILLY AND STEVE!"

 

Then I walked over a mile in the cold night back to my room.

 

Pussies can use UBER.

 

I walked the beautiful streets of Monterey alone.

 

I was lucky and won the nature's lottery that day.

 

I can't even explain it.

 

I feel sorry for humans who need a woman or a man.

 

It's an addd bonus in life.

 

I love being alone and going to rock shows.

 

I meet so many wonderful strangers.

 

I'm the opposite of Neil Peart.

 

No wonder he loves me.

 

Not.

You're insane Earl, but that's alright, you're just making everyone else look good. :goodone:

[treeduck]

WOW! I just noticed I gave this album an A+++++

 

I may be a crazy poster but at least I'm fuckking consistent!!!

I've only got this one as C, the songs are ok, some are good but there's just not enough Steve Stevens unleashed on it.

[treeduck]

Oh yeah, how the hell was Blue Highway not a huge hit for him?

Exactly! Great song both lyrically & musically. Billy's vocals are amazing and Steve Steven's guitar playing is off the charts!

 

Yeah, Stevens does some really good stuff. I don't know who the bass player is but he plays some very good grooves as well.

The guy credited for most of the bass playing on the album is a guy called Steve Webster. It's not clear though which songs he plays on. Two other bass players play on four of the songs and Steve Stevens is credited as playing bass as well. So it's either Webster or Stevens playing bass on Blue Highway.