![]() ![]() After the albums release, the band moved to London the same year, and subsequently fired drummer Gyp. The original covers back side featured Andy McCoys then girlfriend Annas naked breasts painted blue and red with 'Hanoi Roxx' written across it. That the band was able to carry this momentum into a deal with CBS Records says enough about what `Back to Mystery City’ had in terms of success. In 1982 Hanoi Rocks recorded and released their second studio album Oriental Beat in London. “Until I Get You” is a great ballad and much of the second half of the record is slower which is fine but maybe not as memorable. I think `Mystery City’ is as good as any of Hanoi Rocks’ discs with such cuts as blistering opener “Malibu Beach Nightmare”, the title track and “Tooting Bec Wreck” these are as good as any songs in the catalog. On `Back to Mystery City’, former Mott members Buffin and Overend were on hand as producers for their Scandinavian acolytes. carved their own mark on the early to mid-eighties rock world. Taking their lead from such glam stalwarts as Mott the Hoople and New York Dolls, Mike Monroe, Andy McCoy and Co. Though often compared to later hair bands that they inspired (Motley, GnR), their sound was not as easily classifiable. 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.“Finland’s Hanoi Rocks were fast making inroads into the international hard rock scene with an eclectic mixture of styles, both old school and recent. 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. Oriental Beat also opened markets in the UK and Japan, where Hanoi eventually became very popular. Whilst the band doubtless have their own fanatical following, and the reunion show last year, along with Michael Monroe’s high-octane solo sets, still have the power to thrill, modern listeners to Oriental Beat may find it a bit of a Curate’s Egg in that it’s good in places. 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. Per la prima volta in Italia, l’indiscusso leader dei mitici Hanoi Rocks, è passato finalmente nel nostro bel paese in veste solista, per ben tre date e quella conclusiva, ha visto come location il Rock Planet di Pinarella di Cervia. Oriental Beat is the second studio album by the Finnish glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, recorded in London and released in 1982. Hanoi Rocks, Oriental Beat Anniversary edition out 17 March 2023. Hanoi Rocks - Oriental Beat (Full Album) 1982. 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'. Photography By Cover - Original Moses (39) Photography By Photo Collage. Dubbed the re (al)mix, this 40th anniversary edition was mixed by Petri Majuri at E-Studios in Finland in collaboration with the band. COVERS: A virtually clean cover, but may have small writing on it.The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. The vinyl still has a great luster, but the flaws will be noticeable to the naked eye. Oriental Beat - The 40th Anniversary Re(al)mix (Remix) Hanoi Rocks. VERY GOOD PLUS or VG+record shows wear, surface scuffs. "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. Oriental Beat by Hanoi Rocks gets the redux treatment, officially mixed and revived from the original sessions, and released on March 17th on deluxe vinyl, CD and digital formats. Découvrez dès maintenant lalbum Oriental Beat - The 40th Anniversary Re(al)mix (Remix) par Hanoi Rocks. 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. The album finds Hanoi Rocks bringing the glam sound and look of the New York Dolls into the 80s. ![]() ![]() 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. Oriental Beat is the second studio album by the Finnish glam punk band Hanoi Rocks, recorded in London and released in 1982. ![]()
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