The Roadside is an EP by the English singer Billy Idol, his first release on George Harrison's Dark Horse Records. It is Idol's second EP long after Don't Stop in 1981, and his first release of new material since his 2014 album Kings & Queens of the Underground. It was produced by Butch Walker and released on September 17, 2021. The EP's songs all feature Idol's longtime collaborator, guitarist Steve Stevens.
01. Billy Idol - Rita Hayworth [3:05]
02. Billy Idol - Bitter Taste [4:27]
03. Billy Idol - U Don’t Have to Kiss Me Like That [4:34]
04. Billy Idol - Baby Put Your Clothes Back On [3:53]
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Billy Idol / The Roadside EP
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