![]() Throw in a cover of a Hoyt Axton country blues and you have another striking collection of songs from Hanoi Rocks, a true lost gem in any survey of 80's bands. In interviews the band have said that they were not crazy about the production on `Oriental Beat' but I don't really see much of a difference from "Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes" in terms of overall sound quality although the former has more of Michael Monroe's sax playing but that might be a sign of the growing confidence in the young front man's abilities. Watch the video for Oriental Beat from Hanoi Rockss Oriental Beat for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Hanoi Rocks became internationally the most successful and influential Finnish band of the 1980s and they released five studio albums and two live albums before disbanding in June 1985. ![]() The title track sort of spells out the band's philosophy and it perfectly sums up the exotic qualities that the name Hanoi Rocks conjures up. Glam/hard rock band from Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1979. Speaking of the Dolls, "MC Baby" is reminiscent of "Personality Crisis" and "No Law and Order" sounds like it could have been a track on `London Calling'. "Motorvatin'" gets the LP going in fine fashion and "Don't Follow Me", which follows it, are two of the finest songs in this or any Hanoi Rocks collection. New York Dolls and Clash references are littered throughout this record but nothing sounds too derivative as to lack authenticity these boys did know the rough side of life as did their antecedents. Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks: Johanna: 1981-02: Oriental Beat: Johanna: 1982-01: Self Destruction Blues: Johanna: 1982-08: Back To The Mystery City: Johanna: 1983-05: Two Steps From The Move: AAB: 1984-08: Twelve Shots On The Rocks: Major Leidén: : Another Hostile Takeover: Victor: : Street Poetry: WolfGang. Members: Michael Monroe, Andy McCoy, Nasty Suicide, Sam Yaffa, Gyp Casino. And we got to get that figured out, Bob Nicholson, klo 20. There’s something in the water here in Edmonton that we don’t have right. ![]() ![]() Songs: Tragedy, Village Girl, Stop Cryin, Dont You Ever Leave Me, Lost in the City, First Timer. CD (Compact Disc) 'Oriental Beat' Japan Import edition af Hanoi Rocks. Michael Monroe spoke to UCR about plans to reissue Hanoi Rocks Oriental Beat, his upcoming documentary and a Demolition 23 vinyl release in July 2022. Hanoi Rocks pressed into early 1982 with their sophomore release `Oriental Beat' which, just as their debut did, gave the Finnish rockers a distinction that set them apart from many of their glam ilk. Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks (1981) by Hanoi Rocks. ![]()
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