Left Hand Drive
The Angels · 2000
50 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A gritty fusion of hard rock energy and melodic hooks, embodying the raw spirit of early 2000s Australian rock.
Why this album works
'Left Hand Drive' received attention for its blend of classic rock elements with modern production, charting on the Australian Albums Chart. It demonstrated the band's resilience and adaptability, influencing a new generation of Australian rock bands while also appealing to long-time fans.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys gritty energy for driving melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Left Hand Drive' marked The Angels' return after a hiatus following their 1998 album 'Skin and Bone'. At this point, they were seeking to re-establish their presence in the hard rock scene that had evolved significantly since their peak in the late 1970s and 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Mötley Crüe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Waste My Time Standout 5:14
- 2 Junk City Standout 6:23
- 3 Dead Man's Shoes 4:36
- 4 Backstreet Pickup (Lipstick version) 7:24
- 5 Don't Break Me Down 4:47
- 6 Tear Me Apart 3:32
- 7 Straight Aces 4:01
- 8 Blood on the Moon Standout 3:01
- 9 Take an X 6:37
- 10 Man There 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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