Hanoi Rocks are a band that I have been a fan of for many years.  They are also a band I have seen on numerous times live with mixed results, but when it comes to studio albums the band never fails to impress, and yet again with this new release Hanoi have found the right mix of songs for their new release 'Another Hostile Takeover'.

It’s hard to believe it's been 3 years since the bands '12 Shots On The Rocks' release and the bands resurgence back onto the scene.  This album is an extension of the quality that the band found on '12 Shots' and after numerous listens is probably better.  Also the inclusion of former Electric Boys members Conny Bloom and Andy Christell have helped add an extra dimension to the classic Hanoi sound.

The album opens up in typical Hanoi style with the sleaze fest that is ‘Back In Yer Face’ and it's immediately obvious that the very sound that made Hanoi a hit back in the 80’s is back with a vengeance.

The album boasts 12 tracks of pure Monroe McCoy classics, with the likes of ‘Hurt’, ‘Love’, and ‘Reggae Rocker’.  Tracks that the hardcore Hanoi fans will simply adore.  These are mixed with some mid tempo tracks like ‘Eternal Optimist’ and the slower tracks like ‘No Compromise, No Regrets’, which all go to make for a really fine release and one worthy of the Hanoi Rocks name.

This is probably the finest Hanoi Release to date and if you’re a fan of the band then this is your must buy album of the year.