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Rebel Yell

Billy Idol

1983 · Rock

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Rebel Yell by Billy Idol

Rebel Yell is an Electronic album by Billy Idol, originally released in 1983. On Gatefold: 210 pressings tracked, owned by 83 collectors.

About

Rebel Yell is the second studio album by Billy Idol, released on November 10, 1983, through Chrysalis Records. The album was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York. Initially recording without a drummer, utilizing only the electronic drum machines LinnDrum and Roland TR-808, Forsey and Stevens later decided to hire Thommy Price to play drums on some of the songs. Musically, Rebel Yell is a new wave album with strong pop rock and hard rock influences. The cover sleeve and images were shot by Brian Griffin. Idol got the idea of the album's title after attending a party with.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Rebel Yell4:45
  2. A2Daytime Drama4:02
  3. A3Eyes Without A Face4:58
  4. A4Blue Highway5:05

Side B

  1. B1Flesh For Fantasy4:37
  2. B2Catch My Fall3:57
  3. B3Crank Call3:56
  4. B4(Do Not) Stand In The Shadows3:10
  5. B5The Dead Next Door3:45

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • Synth-Pop / New Wave
  • synthetic
  • swaggering

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded and mixed at Electric Lady Studios, Studio "C", N.Y.
Additional recording RPM Sound Studios, N.Y.
Mediasound, Inc., N.Y.
White record company text on the bottom of the back sleeve. A similar US release has red text (opens in a new tab).
At least one variant has "CRC" in black lettering in the centre-bottom of the back panel.
Side A labeled '3' and side B labeled '4' on labels.
"G1" in runouts denotes a Columbia-Carrollton pressing.
'STERLING M' stamped in runouts, the rest etched.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Billy IdolGUITAR GUITAR, VOCALS VOCALS
  • Gregg GersonDRUMS
  • Jack WaldmanKEYBOARDS
  • Judi DozierKEYBOARDS
  • Mars WilliamsSAXOPHONE
  • Steve StevensBASS GUITAR GUITAR, KEYBOARDS , BASS
  • Steve WebsterBASS
  • Thommy PriceDRUMS
  • Perri ListerBACKING VOCALS
  • Sal CuevasBASS

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