Billy Idol: Dream Into It (LP)

"Dream Into It," Billy Idol's ninth studio album and first long-playing record in over a decade, tells a rich and deeply personal story of Billy's journey from young punk rock dreamer to his return as a leather-gloved MTV icon; then on to all his well-received hits, highs, lows, overdoses and accidents; culminating in a devastatingly honest assessment of the price of fame and the wisdom that comes from pulling yourself together and taking care of your family. And although "Dream Into It" tells a story, it's also an all-around satisfying old-school/new-school punk/pop odyssey from track to track, as only Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist/collaborator Steve Stevens can pull off with the able assistance of producer Tommy English and features with rock experts Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart.