Tracklist, Album Covers and Info
1. "Bitter Pill" 3:57
2. "Can't Break Me Down" 3:42
3. "Save Me Now" 4:31
4. "One Breath Away" 4:10
5. "Postcards from the Past" 4:20
6. "Kings & Queens of the Underground" 4:53
7. "Eyes Wide Shut" 4:29
8. "Ghosts in My Guitar" 4:47
9. "Nothing to Fear" 4:39
10. "Love and Glory" 4:28
11. "Whiskey and Pills" 3:43
iTunes bonus track
12. "Hollywood Promises" 4:11
Japanese version bonus tracks
12. "Hollywood Promises" 4:11
13. "Cradle of Love" (Live from Vienna) 4:42
14. "Dancing with Myself" (Live from Vienna) 5:39
Billy Idol Band Members / Musicians
Billy Idol – vocals (all tracks)
Steve Stevens – lead, rhythm guitar (all tracks), acoustic guitar (tracks 1, 6 - 8, 11)
Billy Morrison – rhythm guitar (tracks 4, 9)
Trevor Horn – bass guitar (tracks 1, 4 - 11), programming (tracks 5, 7, 8), keyboards (tracks 6, 8, 11)
Ash Soan – drums (tracks 1, 4, 6 - 10), percussion (tracks 1, 8)
Matt Chamberlain – drums (track 3)
Joel M Peters – drums (track 11)
Tim Weidner – percussion (tracks 4, 9, 11), programming (track 7)
Julian Hinton – orchestral arrangement and programming (tracks 4, 6, 8, 10)
Pete Murray – orchestral arrangement and programming (track 7)
Geoff Downes – keyboards (tracks 1, 4 - 10)
Cameron Gower Poole – programming (tracks 1, 4, 9), keyboards (tracks 7, 9, 11), guitar (track 9)
Greg Kurstin – guitar (track 2), bass guitar (tracks 2, 3), keyboards (tracks 2, 3), drums (track 2), programming (track 3)
Josh Campbell – programming (tracks 1, 5), guitar (track 5), bass guitar (track 11)
Renate Sokolovska – flute (track 6)
Kings & Queens of the Underground is the 8th studio album by English rock icon Billy Idol, released on October 17, 2014, by BFI Records. Marking Idol's first album of new material in nearly a decade since Devil's Playground (2005), the album highlights a fresh chapter in his musical journey.
The album debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200, making it the highest-debuting record of his career. It also reached number 9 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart for the week of November 8, 2014, further underscoring its success. To promote the album, videos were released for the standout tracks "Can't Break Me Down" and "Save Me Now", which captured Idol's signature energy and style.
To support the release, Billy Idol launched the Kings & Queens of the Underground Tour, which kicked off on November 5, 2014, and concluded on April 4, 2015. The extensive 40-date tour saw Idol and his band performing across Europe, North America, and Australia. Fans were treated to five songs from the new album, including "Postcards from the Past", "Can't Break Me Down", "Save Me Now", "Kings & Queens of the Underground", and "Whiskey and Pills". The live shows also included 13 classic hits and two guitar solos by the talented Steve Stevens, offering a dynamic and memorable experience for audiences.
Kings & Queens of the Underground stands as a testament to Billy Idol's enduring presence in the rock music scene, seamlessly blending his iconic style with fresh, engaging material that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
