"LA Woman" is a brilliant cover, and it showed that in the early nighties Idol still had it, although it was a shame that he could not go any further than that song. I think Jim Morrison would be thrilled with Idol’s attempt to cover him. It’s funny but every time I think of "LA Woman", I recall Idol had a horrific bike accident before the release of his Charmed Life album.
One thing can be noted, is that Idol probably started the phase of wanna-be punk rockers, and could be the father of imitation punk. The album, for me, is filled with nostalgic motifs, and if you want to hear someone who was probably an influence for the punkers of today, then this album is definitely worthy of a listen. Personally, I think it’s worthy anyway.
Defining moments: "Rebel Yell", "Dancing With Myself", "Mony Mony", "LA Woman" and "White Wedding".
I give this album 4/5
Record Label: Capitol
Year: 2001
Track listing:
1. Dancing With Myself
2. Mony Mony
3. Hot In The City
4. White Wedding (Part 1)
5. Rebel Yell Listen
6. Eyes Without A Face
7. Flesh For Fantasy
8. Catch My Fall
9. To Be A Lover
10. Don't Need A Gun (Single Edit)
11. Sweet Sixteen
12. Cradle Of Love
13. L.A. Woman (Single Edit)
14. Shock To The System List
15. Rebel Yell (Live And Acoustic)
16. Don't You (Forget About Me)
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