Studio Album · No. 6
Devil's Playground Songwriting Credits by Billy Idol
Produced by Keith Forsey · Engineered by Brian Reeves
Sanctuary
Punk RockHard RockPop Punk
Artist
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Billy Idol carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Billy Idol
1 trackoutside writers
Billy Idol's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
2005
Released
Data Insight
Brian Tichy takes eight of the thirteen credits and Stevens three. Idol writes one alone, and the comeback runs on a new partner rather than the old one.
Devil's Playground came out on Sanctuary in March 2005, his first album of new songs in twelve years, with Steve Stevens back on guitar.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Super Overdrive
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 2 |
World Comin' Down
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 3 |
Rat Race
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 4 |
Sherri
|
Billy Idol | William Michael Albert Broad | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 5 |
Plastic Jesus
|
Ed RushGeorge Cromarty | Ed RushGeorge Cromarty | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 6 |
Scream
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 7 |
Yellin' at the Xmas Tree
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 8 |
Romeo's Waiting
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 9 |
Body Snatcher
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 10 |
Evil Eye
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 11 |
Lady Do or Die
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 12 |
Cherie
|
Billy IdolBrian Tichy | William Michael Albert BroadBrian Tichy | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 13 |
Summer Running
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Devil's Playground
Who wrote Devil's Playground?
Idol on twelve of the thirteen tracks, one of them alone, with Brian Tichy sharing eight and Steve Stevens three. "Plastic Jesus" is the one song he had no hand in.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Keith Forsey.
Who engineered it?
Brian Reeves, who also mixed it.
Was Steve Stevens back?
Yes, playing throughout and writing on three tracks, the first Idol album with him since 1986.
How long is the album?
54:28 across thirteen tracks.