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(More customer reviews)"Charmed Life" was recorded during a bad motorcycle accident that Billy had, hence as I recall, the title.
By 1990, Billy Idol had matured into a rock artist and this album is miles away from the youth appeal of "Rebel Yell." It shows the former Gen-X punk wanting to grow his music and it works.
From a kickass version of "The Right Way" and "Prodigal Blues" (the originals) to "LA Woman" to "Endless Sleep" (the covers) - this album is well produced, well-written and will grow on you. There really isn't a bad track on this.
Steve Stevens had left the fold to pursue a solo career at this stage and Mark Younger Smith shows his guitar chops. The change of style is refreshing.
As a songwriter, Billy peaked with this one. I didn't much get into "Heroin" - his next album. This and "Rebel Yell" remain indispensable parts of Billy's collection so get it if you can.
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Reissue of this 1990 album by former Generation X vocalist and bonafide Rock Star!Features the hits 'Cradle Of Love' and 'L.A. Woman'. 11 tracks total. EMI. 2006.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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