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Silver Missles and Nightingales [Japan Import]

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Amazing record by Andy McCoy & Nasty Suicide of the KillerKool Hanoi Rocks-totally great-like early Hanoi Rocks crossed with the Stones' 'Exile On Main Street'. Title track is one of the best songs ever written. Worth having. Why does this not come out again on cd format? Anyway, no matter what the price, it's great. A fave-rave.

Guitarist Andy McCoy wrote all my favorite Hanoi Rocks songs, so no wonder I've always enjoyed this lost diamond in the rough.
Acoustically, McCoy and co-Hanoi alumni Nasty demonstrate they can craft memorable songs minus distortion and loud riffs.
The record is very blues based, but sometimes veers off in a Tom Waits direction with subtle horns. I especially enjoyed some strings poking through the mix. The slide guitar riffs add some raunchy r n' r effects to the acoustics.
The hooks are, ummm, romantic without being over the top. The lyrics range from lettin' good times roll, to some remorse and introspection. Nothing really reminiscent of Hanoi Rocks. McCoy demonstrated he can step back from his previous band and reinvent himself of sorts.

I've heard comparisons to "Exile on Main Street" and there are some subtle reminders. It's nice to know Dave Tregunna of Lords of The New Church appeared on some tracks of "Silver Missles...."

Despite the great musicianship(I know, annoying phrase..how about fretwork?)the vocals aren't up to snuff. My favorite track is "What A Price To Pay", the bongo drums add some sonic variety and the hooks are plentiful!

This record is very hard to find, so if you find a copy selling for an honest price...pick it up!