"Scream" is a song by Billy Idol from his 2005 studio album Devil's Playground.[1][2] It was first released as the album's lead single (in 2005 on Sanctuary Records).
| "Scream" | ||||
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| Single by Billy Idol | ||||
| from the album Devil's Playground | ||||
| B-side | "Bleeding Me Insane" | |||
| Released | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, glam rock, punk rock | |||
| Label | Sanctuary | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Keith Forsey | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Scream" on YouTube | ||||
Background and writing
editThe song was written by Billy Idol and Brian Tichy.[3]
Appearances
editThe song was used in an episode of Viva La Bam, in which Idol also guest starred, where he and Bam Margera sing it as they go down the highway.
Critical response
editBillboard noted that Idol was not quite successful "aping Nirvana's soft verse/howling chorus" on the song.[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany[3] | 54 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 26 |
References
edit- ^ a b Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2005-04-02. pp. 29–. ISSN 0006-2510.
While less successful aping Nirvana's soft verse/howling chorus on "Rat Race" and "Scream," Idol sounds on par with the pop punk riding the charts on "World Comin' Down."
- ^ SPIN. SPIN Media LLC. June 2005. p. 16–. ISSN 0886-3032.
Scream Billy Idol Devil's Playground.
- ^ a b "Billy Idol - Scream". Spanishcharts.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Billy Idol Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
External links
edit- "Scream" at Discogs