Kiss Me Deadly

by Gen X

Kiss Me Deadly cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 January 1981
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:00:32
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Shortening their name and attempting to pivot toward a more polished new wave aesthetic, Billy Idol's first iconic group released their final studio album before his solo ascent. Co-produced by Keith Forsey, the record includes the seminal track 'Dancing with Myself', showcasing a seamless blend of punk energy and infectious pop hooks[cite: 1].

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, infectious, fast, retro, diy

Tracklist

  1. Dancing with Myself
  2. Untouchables
  3. Happy People
  4. Heavens Inside
  5. Triumph
  6. Revenge
  7. Stars Look Down
  8. What Do You Want
  9. Poison
  10. Oh Mother

Credits

  • Generation X - primary artist, arranged by
  • Billy Idol - arranged by, voice, guitar, written-by
  • Terry Chimes - arranged by, drums [drum kit], written-by
  • Tony James - arranged by, bass, written-by
  • James Stevenson - featuring [also starring], guitar
  • John McGeoch - featuring [also starring], guitar
  • Steve Jones - featuring [also starring], guitar
  • Ade - other [faith]

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