MP3: Hanoi Rocks - Malibu Beach nightmare
Hard to believe that I've never done a Hanoi Rocks post in the (almost) five years I've been doing this site. It's ridiculous, though I must admit I'm barely a casual fan. Like most folks, I first heard of the band via Guns n' Roses who cited them as huge influence. They didn't make much of an impression at that time, but having revisited them since, I've discovered quite a bit more to like and "Malibu Beach nightmare" definitely ranks way up there. Coming off of "Strange boys play weird openings" from the "Back to Mystery City" album, this is an awesome way to kick things off in a big way. You get bits of the Ramones (that beat!) and the Sex Pistols (that riff!) as well as plenty of good old-fashioned rock'n'roll. A Michael Monroe sax solo? Why not! This is perfect Friday party music.
Hanoi Rocks - Malibu Beach nightmare