Music

An underappreciated “Billy Idol” gem

In my dream last night, I heard a song I haven’t listened to in ages: The Dead Next Door, a little-played song from Billy Idol’s biggest album, Rebel Yell. It’s one of my favorite Billy Idol tunes, and I always thought it was an unexpected, underappreciated gem.

It’s been stuck in my head all day, and if you dare play it, it might get stuck in yours too.

Joey deVilla

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