Episode 42: Hanoi Rocks "Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks" (1981) Album Review

About this episode

The episode reviews Hanoi Rocks' debut album and features an interview with singer Russ.

This week Dave, Lisa, and Dez take a look at Hanoi Rock's debut album "Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks". In the Melting Pot segment we feature "Blood Gospel" by the band The Unsatisfied. In the Should They Have Made It segment, we feature Tin Pan Alley including an exclusive interview with the singer Russ!

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Lisa, Dez

Guest: Russ

Topics covered

• album review
• music discussion
• interview segment
• debut album
• band features

Keywords

• Hanoi Rocks
• album review
• Blood Gospel
• Tin Pan Alley
• music podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hanoi Rocks, The Unsatisfied

Books & works: Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks, Blood Gospel, Tin Pan Alley

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