Billy Idol seems to be channeling James Dean

Review Score: (10/10)
Whiplash Smile isn't Billy's best album, but it is probably right up there.

To Be a Lover is probably my favorite of all of his songs (or maybe it ties with Rebel Yell). It is so fully charged with animalistic sexuality that it is impossible to ignore. The title song is unbelievably danceable. Don't Need a Gun is another great dance song. Sweet Sixteen is a great accoustic presentation from this fantastic musician/singer, full of eroticism and feeling.

Billy Idol never suffered from MTV since his looks were perfect for the medium. But Billy Idol would have succeeded with or without MTV, because he's just a dynamic musician.

You really need this album!

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