What makes Two Steps from the Move by Hanoi Rocks notable?

The album is notable for its chart performance, reaching No. 20 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Hanoi Rocks' influence in the glam rock genre. It features tracks that have been cited as influential to later bands in the hair metal movement, showcasing a blend of punk attitude and glam aesthetics that resonated with youth culture at the time. Released on August 1, 1984, 'Two Steps from the Move' was Hanoi Rocks' fourth studio album and marked their first after signing with CBS Records. The band was gaining international attention, particularly in the UK and the US, as they began to establish themselves as pioneers of the glam metal scene during the early 80s.

Who is Two Steps from the Move for?

Two Steps from the Move works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, youthful rebellion soundtrack and vibrant anthems for gatherings.

How many songs are on Two Steps from the Move?

Two Steps from the Move has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Two Steps from the Move

Hanoi Rocks · 1984

41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · glam rock

Energetic glam rock anthems fuse with punk rawness, creating a vibrant soundtrack to youthful rebellion.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
youthful rebellion soundtrack
vibrant anthems for gatherings
nostalgic energetic road trips

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, introspective music
seek complex, experimental structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on August 1, 1984, 'Two Steps from the Move' was Hanoi Rocks' fourth studio album and marked their first after signing with CBS Records. The band was gaining international attention, particularly in the UK and the US, as they began to establish themselves as pioneers of the glam metal scene during the early 80s.
Stylistic neighbors: New York Dolls· The Darkness· T. Rex