Anthology (Generation X compilation)

Anthology is a three-CD boxed set of recordings from pop punk band Generation X.[1] Released in 2003, it features a selection of tracks from the band's three studio albums, the band's abortive third studio album, entitled Sweet Revenge, and a 1979 live recording from Osaka, Japan. Also featured are several studio rarities, alternate mixes, and an interview recorded with bassist Tony James.

Anthology
Box set by
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2003
Recorded1977-81
GenrePop punk, post-punk, New Romantic, Rock
Length3:15:01
LabelEMI
Generation X chronology
Radio 1 Sessions
(2002)
Anthology
(2003)
Live at Sheffield
(2003)

Track listing

Disc 1

All tracks are written by Billy Idol and Tony James; except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dancing with Myself" 3:47
2."Fridays Angels" 3:16
3."Your Generation" 3:14
4."Ready, Steady, Go" 2:58
5."Untouchables"Idol3:39
6."Valley of the Dolls" 3:33
7."Day By Day" (BBC Radio 1 session.) 2:24
8."Wild Youth" 2:52
9."Prime of Kenny Silvers (Parts 1 & 2)" 7:17
10."Wild Dub" 3:48
11."One Hundred-Punks" 3:07
12."King Rocker" 2:17
13."Kiss Me Deadly" 4:23
14."Gimme Some Truth" (BBC Radio 1 session.)John Lennon2:22
15."New Order" 2:22
16."English Dream" 5:00
17."Youth, Youth, Youth" 6:07
18."Rock 'n' Roll"Jimmy Page, Robert Plant3:03
19."The Hunter"Booker T. Jones, Chappell, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson, Jr.4:39

Disc 2 - Sweet Revenge

All tracks are written by Billy Idol and Tony James except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Triumph" 5:09
2."Dancing with Myself" 3:46
3."Girls" 3:03
4."Modern Boys" 3:23
5."Cathy Come Home" 3:49
6."Revenge" 5:38
7."Flash as Hell" 2:28
8."Anna Smiles" 2:28
9."Psycho Beat" 3:35
10."Stars Looked Down" 4:43
11."I Dig Everything" (Booklet incorrectly credits Idol and James.)David Bowie3:08
12."Dancing with My Wealth" 5:05
13."Exclusive Interview with Tony James" 17:49

Disc 3 - Live in Osaka 1979

All tracks are written by Billy Idol and Tony James; except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ready Steady Go" 3:35
2."This Heat" (Mislabeled as "Trying for Kicks".) 2:32
3."English Dream" 4:46
4."Triumph" 4:39
5."Anna Smiles" 2:40
6."Night of the Cadillacs" 3:21
7."No No No" 2:08
8."Valley of the Dolls" 3:37
9."Revenge" 4:25
10."Kiss Me Deadly" 4:51
11."Friday's Angel" 3:11
12."Wild Youth" 2:28
13."Day By Day" 2:34
14."King Rocker" 2:20
15."Your Generation" 4:48
16."Rock 'n' Roll"Page, Plant3:01
17."Shakin' All Over"Johnny Kidd, Gus Robinson3:14
18."Youth, Youth, Youth" 1:46
19."Outro" 1:04

References

  1. "Review - Generation X: Anthology". Cosmik.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-03-27.
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