
Rebel Yell is the second studio album by English rock singer Billy Idol, released on November 10, 1983 by Chrysalis Records. After the release of his 1982 eponymous debut album, Idol continued his collaboration with producer Keith Forsey and multi-instrumentalist Steve Stevens. The album was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York. Initially recording without a drummer, utilizing only the electronic drum machine LinnDrum, Forsey and Stevens later decided to hire Thommy Price to play drums on some of the songs. Musically, Rebel Yell is a rock album with a strong influence of new wave music. The cover sleeve and images were shot by Brian Griffin. Idol got the idea of the album’s title after attending a party with The Rolling Stones and drinking the Rebel Yell whiskey.
- “Rebel Yell” 4:45
- “Daytime Drama” 4:02
- “Eyes Without a Face” 4:58
- “Blue Highway” 5:05
- “Flesh for Fantasy” 4:37
- “Catch My Fall” 3:42
- “Crank Call” 3:56
- “(Do Not) Stand in the Shadows” 3:10
- “The Dead Next Door” 3:45
Billy Idol – guitar, vocals
Steve Stevens – lead guitar, bass guitar, guitar synthesizer, synthesizer, keyboards
Sal Cuevas – bass guitar on “Eyes Without A Face”
Steve Webster – bass guitar
Judi Dozier – keyboards
Jack Waldman – additional keyboards
Thommy Price – drums
Mars Williams – saxophone on “Catch My Fall”
Perri Lister – background vocals on “Eyes Without A Face”