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The Best of Hanoi Rocks

Hanoi Rocks · 1985

52 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · glam rock

A vibrant fusion of punk energy and glam rock flair, encapsulating the spirit of the '80s rock scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for celebration
  • short bursts of excitement
  • nostalgic vibes for party scenes
  • catchy choruses for sing-alongs
  • live tracks that energize

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive albums
  • seek deeply introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'The Best of Hanoi Rocks' serves as a compilation highlighting the band's most notable tracks from their earlier albums. This came during a pivotal time in their career, following the success of 'Two Steps from the Move,' which had solidified their status in the glam rock scene. The album showcases their evolution and influence in hard rock and glam, just before their disbandment and subsequent lineup changes.
Stylistic neighbors
New York Dolls· The Darkness· T. Rex

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strange Boys Play Weird Openings 0:44
  • 2 Malibu Beach 2:47
  • 3 Love's an Injection 3:21
  • 4 Lost in the City 3:49
  • 5 Until I Get You 4:36
  • 6 11th Street Kids 4:00
  • 7 Motorvatin' 3:12
  • 8 Don't Follow Me 3:18
  • 9 Back to Mystery City 4:56
  • 10 Taxi Driver 4:11
  • 11 Oriental Beat 3:06
  • 12 Don't Never Leave Me (live) 4:40
  • 13 Visitor 3:11
  • 14 Tragedy (live) 3:47
  • 15 Under My Wheels (live) 2:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata