Back to Mystery City
Hanoi Rocks · 1983
41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · glam rock
A vibrant collision of glam rock and punk energy, infused with youthful rebellion and catchy melodies.
Back to Mystery City is an album by Hanoi Rocks, released in 1983. A vibrant collision of glam rock and punk energy, infused with youthful rebellion and catchy melodies. The album is notable for its influence on the glam metal movement of the 1980s, impacting bands like Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. It received positive critical reception and is often cited as a precursor to the hair metal explosion that followed, contributing to Hanoi Rocks' legacy as one of the key figures in glam rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Back to Mystery City sound like?
A vibrant collision of glam rock and punk energy, infused with youthful rebellion and catchy melodies. Rooted in hard rock and glam metal.
What makes Back to Mystery City by Hanoi Rocks notable?
The album is notable for its influence on the glam metal movement of the 1980s, impacting bands like Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses. It received positive critical reception and is often cited as a precursor to the hair metal explosion that followed, contributing to Hanoi Rocks' legacy as one of the key figures in glam rock history. Released on May 1, 1983, 'Back to Mystery City' was Hanoi Rocks' third studio album and marked a significant point in their evolution. Following their breakthrough with 'Oriental Beat', this album further solidified their reputation in the glam rock scene, showcasing their unique sound just before they gained wider international attention.
How many songs are on Back to Mystery City?
Back to Mystery City has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strange Boys Play Weird Openings 0:42
- 2 Malibu Beach Nightmare Standout 2:46
- 3 Mental Beat 5:02
- 4 Tooting Bec Wreck 6:11
- 5 Until I Get You Standout 4:36
- 6 Sailing Down the Tears 4:10
- 7 Lick Summer Love 4:21
- 8 Beating Gets Faster 3:51
- 9 Ice Cream Summer 5:10
- 10 Back to Mystery City Standout 4:55
Release Date
May 1, 1983
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
41 min 48 sec
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