Billy Idol Returns With A New Album

Billy Idol, Kings & Queens of the Underground – No. 34 — Iconic rocker Billy Idol returns to the Billboard 200 with his first new studio album of original material in over nine years, as Kings & Queens of the Underground bows at No. 34.The album — his 11th chart hit — was released on Idol’s own imprint (BFI) through Kobalt Label Services, and is the three-time Grammy Award nominee’s highest-debuting album ever. It’s also his highest-charting set since 1990’s Charmed Life climbed to No. 11 (off the strength of his smash single “Cradle of Love,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100).

The new album was mostly produced by Grammy-winner Trevor Horn, who has worked with everyone from Seal and Yes to Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Grace Jones. Kings & Queens also features two songs co-written and produced by Greg Kurstin (Sia’s “Chandelier,” Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”).

Source: Billboard