3/25/2023 0 Comments Hanoi rocks tragedy![]() I’ll admit, the variety isn’t great (despite a cover of Herman’s Hermits’ ‘Walking With My Angel' thrown in, and cleverly done), however, if something ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Indeed, some may also criticize the general similarity in sound among the tracks most of the tunes found here follow the same general formula: a catchy, sleazy riff (with the filthiest of rock ‘n’ roll guitar tones – a sure compliment), moments of Monroe’s saxophone and harmonica, accompanied by toe-tapping, melodic verses and choruses. ![]() For me, the least memorable track is the underwhelming album closer, ‘Pretender’ – while certainly not a bad track, and though it shows off a high level of Stones-ish swagger, the hook emphasized sensibilities which are in abundance throughout the rest of the album are in a lesser force here. Coupled with high pitched, Keith Richards-esque backing vocals (sung by McCoy) to enhance a sense of melody, ‘Tragedy’ exists as probably the strongest tune from the album.Īnother memorable moment is the ballad, ‘Don’t Never Leave Me’ though possessing a definite ballad styled vibe, the quirky temperament of the song allows for an ease of enjoyment, while still efficiently emanating the appropriate emotions an excellent example of such eccentricity is the near-spoken-word interlude by McCoy.įor a balanced perspective of the album, I must admit, the album has to have a low point but when one must go in desperate search of this aforementioned low point, it’s safe to say, the album is brilliantly done. ‘Tragedy’ works, as McCoy and fellow guitarist Nasty Suicide weave their licks about, which is the first comparison to the Rolling Stones I would like to make: McCoy and Suicide appear to be disciples of the partnership approach to rock ‘n’ roll guitar, as laid down by Keith Richards and Brian Jones (and later Ronnie Wood). For what I believe this group is aiming at, with this set of songs, is to maintain the flame of that purely simple corner of the global music psyche, rock ‘n’ roll.ĭiving in, album opener ‘Tragedy’ sets an effective tone for the remainder of the ten tracks released on the original cutting of the record the chugging bass of Sami Yaffa (who now serves as bassist for the New York Dolls, a band with a glaring influence on this one – probably living a childhood dream) and the accurate (if uninspiring) drum work of Gyp Casino showcase the dependable rhythm section upon which the more affluent guitar and vocal parts are built. To lump this cut of early 80’s rock (to be precise, it possesses a release date of circa March, 1981) into a genre, such as glam rock or glam punk, would be unfair. The opening track title to Finnish rock ‘n’ roll band Hanoi Rocks’ debut album, ‘Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks’, is all too fluky this is because this set of songs is the first documentation of a band who may be regarded as the greatest band that never was – at least in terms of 1980’s rock ‘n’ roll – and this, surely, is a ‘tragedy’. ![]() "Café Avenue" wasn't released on an album until 1982's Self Destruction Blues.Review Summary: The debut record by Finnish rock 'n' rollers, Hanoi Rocks, presents very little evidence as to why this band couldn't have been the most successful rock 'n' roll band of the 1980's. This song was also recorded at Park Studios outside Stockholm at the Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks recordings. The story is largely inspired by Hanoi Rocks' own life on the streets of Stockholm, where people thought the band were homosexual prostitutes because of their glam rock-look. The song also features a story told from the point of view of a character who lives a rough, young and wild life, but eventually has to turn to prostitution to earn money. ![]() "Café Avenue" talks about Hanoi Rocks' individualist-attitude and how it doesn't matter how you look and who you are. "Tragedy" was recorded at Park Studios outside Stockholm at the Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks recordings. It is also melodic, even though the guitar parts are a punk style. The song is very energetic and has a fast tempo. At some point it all collapses and it feels that the world is breaking. The lyrics basically deal with a typical teen story of a first love and how one imagines it will last forever. "Tragedy" was written by the band's guitarist Andy McCoy when he was 15 or 16. "Tragedy" and its B-side, "Café Avenue", are the most well-known songs from Hanoi Rocks' early career. "Tragedy" is a single by the Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks, from the album Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks, but "Tragedy" was released a little before the release of the album.
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