STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Dokken — Back for the Attack
Released 1987

Back for the Attack

Dokken

A critical review of the Album: Back for the Attack by Dokken

Dokken is an American metal band that was formed in late 1970s. They are known for their classic hits like Dream Warr…

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Dokken — Breaking the Chains
Released 1983

Breaking the Chains

Dokken

Breaking the Chains of Dokken: A critical review of their album

Dokken, a band hailing from California in the 1980s, has been a symbol of the melodic rock genre, with their iconic v…

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Dokken — Broken Bones
Released 2012

Broken Bones

Dokken

A Critical Review of Dokken's Broken Bones Album: A Rockin' Journey!

Dokken is a rock band that needs no introduction! Formed in the early 1970s, they have released some of the most infl…

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Dokken — Dokken
Released 1994

Dokken

Dokken

Inside Dokken by Dokken-Dokken

Album overview Dokken is an American heavy metal band formed in 1978, known for their significant contributions to th…

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Dokken — Dysfunctional
Released 1995

Dysfunctional

Dokken

Dysfunctional: A Critical Review of Dokken's Album

Dokken is a name that is synonymous with heavy metal music from the 80s. Their distinct sound and brand of music made…

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Dokken — Erase the Slate
Released 1999

Erase the Slate

Dokken

Erase the Slate - Why Dokken's Album is a Must-Listen for Fans of Hair Metal

Dokken's Erase the Slate is an iconic album that truly represents the band's signature sound. Released in 1999, the a…

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Dokken — Hell to Pay
Released 2004

Hell to Pay

Dokken

A Critical Review of the Album: Hell to Pay by Dokken

Dokken is a renowned American heavy metal and hard rock band that has been around since the late 1970s. The band's mu…

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Dokken — Lightning Strikes Again
Released 2008

Lightning Strikes Again

Dokken

A Critical Review of Dokken's Lightning Strikes Again Album

Metal music has never gone out of style and we have witnessed the emergence of musicians who have given it a new life…

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Dokken — Lightning Strikes Twice
Released 2008

Lightning Strikes Twice

Dokken

Album spotlight: Dokken-Lightning Strikes Twice – Lightning Strikes Twice

Album overview Dokken's album "Lightning Strikes Twice" was released in 2000, marking a significant return for the ba…

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Dokken — Long Way Home
Released 2002

Long Way Home

Dokken

Rockin' with Dokken: A Critical Review of Long Way Home

Not many bands can say they’ve made a mark in the glam metal scene during the 80s and continued to rock throughout th…

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Dokken — Shadowlife
Released 1997

Shadowlife

Dokken

A Critical Review of Dokken's Album Shadowlife

Dokken is a rock band that was formed in 1978 by Don Dokken in Los Angeles. The band is known for its creative and un…

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Dokken — Tooth and Nail
Released 1984

Tooth and Nail

Dokken

A Critical Review of Dokken's Tooth and Nail Album

Dokken, originally formed in 1978 by Don Dokken, is a band that has been a stalwart of the hard rock and heavy metal …

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Dokken — Under Lock and Key
Released 1985

Under Lock and Key

Dokken

Unlocking the Sounds of Dokken: A Critical Review of the Album Under Lock and Key

As a fan of classic rock and heavy metal, I am no stranger to the sounds of Dokken. The California-based band reached…

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