“Sounds like Steve [Stevens] was very influenced by Prince,” Billy Idol said when he unveiled “Best Way Out of Here,” a previously unreleased track from the “Rebel Yell” sessions. “It’s almost like a Prince backing track with Billy Idol singing.” Indeed, Stevens’ funky guitar licks and the song’s heavy synths evoke the Purple One and other new wave contemporaries, while Idol’s scat-sung vocals feel indebted to reggae — proof that the punk pinup was at his best when he embraced his pop instincts.
The deluxe reissue features 13 bonus tracks, including the previously unreleased “Best Way Out of Here” and cover of “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” from the original sessions, plus original demos and the Poolside remix of “Eyes Without a Face.”
The 40th Anniversary of ‘Rebel Yell’ with an expanded edition on 2xLP, 2xCD, and digital formats:
The 40th Anniversary expanded edition of Billy Idol’s iconic “Rebel Yell” album. Includes the smash hits “Eyes Without a Face,” Flesh for Fantasy” and “Rebel Yell.”
The Fat Angel Sings 