Self Destruction Blues

by Hanoi Rocks

Self Destruction Blues cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: November 1982
  • Label: Johanna
  • Country: Finland
  • Length: 40:38
  • Community rating: 3.34/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally compiled as a collection of singles and B-sides for the Finnish market, this compilation effectively functions as the flamboyant group's third album. The tracks capture their raucous, high-energy fusion of New York Dolls-inspired sleaze and melodic punk rock. Despite its disparate origins, the material solidified the band's burgeoning cult status and their profound influence on the upcoming hair metal explosion.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Love's an Injection (3:23)
  2. I Want You (3:14)
  3. Cafe Avenue (3:22)
  4. Nothing New (3:19)
  5. Kill City (4:27)
  6. Self Destruction Blues (2:44)
  7. Beer and a Cigarette (3:21)
  8. Whispers In the Dark (3:34)
  9. Taxi Driver (4:12)
  10. Desperados (3:59)
  11. Problem Child (2:01)
  12. Dead By Xmas (2:58)

Credits

  • Hanoi Rocks - primary artist
  • Sam Yaffa - bass [uncredited]
  • Kari Riipinen - cover
  • Gyp Casino - drums [uncredited]
  • Keimo Hirvonen - drums [uncredited]
  • Andy McCoy - guitar [uncredited], written-by
  • Nasty Suicide - guitar [uncredited]
  • Michael Monroe - vocals [uncredited], saxophone [uncredited]

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