Whiplash Smile is the third studio album by the English rock musician Billy Idol, released on 20 October 1986 by Chrysalis Records. After the success of his previous album, Rebel Yell (1983), Idol continued his collaboration with producer Keith Forsey and guitarist Steve Stevens while writing and producing songs. The album utilizes Stevens' characteristic guitar work, dance beats, and synth-heavy production.
01. Billy Idol - Worlds Forgotten Boy [5:44]
02. Billy Idol - To Be A Lover [3:52]
03. Billy Idol - Soul Standing By [4:37]
04. Billy Idol - Sweet Sixteen [4:17]
05. Billy Idol - Man For All Seasons [4:39]
06. Billy Idol - Don't Need A Gun [6:18]
07. Billy Idol - Beyond Belief [4:02]
08. Billy Idol - Fatal Charm [3:44]
09. Billy Idol - All Summer Single [4:36]
10. Billy Idol - One Night, One Chance [3:54]
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Total time [00:45:45]
Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 3 from 29. August 2011
EAC extraction logfile from 20. December 2012, 23:51
Billy Idol / Whiplash Smile
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log date: 2025-12-09 05:52:38
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Analyzed: Billy Idol / Whiplash Smile
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -2.36 dB -16.70 dB 5:44 01-Worlds Forgotten Boy
DR13 -2.06 dB -17.58 dB 3:52 02-To Be A Lover
DR11 -3.70 dB -17.08 dB 4:37 03-Soul Standing By
DR12 -5.69 dB -20.10 dB 4:17 04-Sweet Sixteen
DR13 -1.80 dB -18.07 dB 4:39 05-Man For All Seasons
DR14 -1.70 dB -18.24 dB 6:18 06-Don't Need A Gun
DR12 -5.99 dB -20.63 dB 4:02 07-Beyond Belief
DR12 -3.23 dB -18.41 dB 3:44 08-Fatal Charm
DR12 -3.00 dB -17.98 dB 4:36 09-All Summer Single
DR11 -6.40 dB -19.72 dB 3:54 10-One Night, One Chance
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Number of tracks: 10
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
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