Recorded 1985–86 Artist Billy Idol Label Chrysalis Records | Length 45:29 Release date 20 October 1986 Producer Keith Forsey | |
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Released 20 October 1986 (1986-10-20) Studio Right Track Studios
(New York City, New York) Whiplash Smile
(1986) Idol Songs 11 of the Best
(1988) Genres Punk rock, New wave, Hard rock Similar Billy Idol albums, Punk rock albums | ||
Billy idol whiplash smile complete album
Whiplash Smile is the third studio album by English rock vocalist Billy Idol. It was released on 20 October 1986 by Chrysalis Records. After his successful album Rebel Yell (1983), Idol continued his collaboration with Keith Forsey and Steve Stevens while writing and producing songs for the album.
Contents
- Billy idol whiplash smile complete album
- Billy idol worlds forgotten boy whiplash smile
- Credits and personnel
- Songs
- References
Whiplash Smile received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Commercially, the album noted a success similar to his previous album. It peaked at number six on Billboard 200. In the United Kingdom, it reached number eight and also peaked inside the top ten in many other countries, such as Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Switzerland. Whiplash Smile was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold more than two million copies worldwide.
Three singles were released from the album, with "Don't Need a Gun" and "Sweet Sixteen" peaking into the top forty on the Billboard Hot 100. "Soul Standing By" was released only in Australia.
Billy idol worlds forgotten boy whiplash smile
Credits and personnel
Songs
1Worlds Forgotten Boy5:43
2To Be a Lover3:52
3Soul Standing By4:35