Dokken - Back For The Attack (1987) [2015 Rock Candy Remastered]

The fact that Dokken were never the most tightly bonded quartet has been well documented. Internal rancour and persistent inter-band feuding seemed the order of the day (particularly between vocalist Don Dokken and guitarist George Lynch) yet the by-product of such friction seemed to stir the band to amazingly creative highs as this album firmly demonstrates.
Issued to huge acclaim, to a fan base already primed by the platinum success of their previous album Under Lock And Key, “Back For The Attack” is generally regarded as their most accomplished work.

Arguably from a guitar stand point, this is Lynch finest guitar hour. He smokes throughout, his amps sounded like they were about combust and his ‘attack’ and aggresive playing was at high point.

Recording took place over a 10-month stretch, with a total of five state-of-the-art Los Angeles studios being utilised. Originally issued in late 1987, and produced by Neil Kernon (Autograph, Queensryche, Kansas), “Back For The Attack” is a consummate example of late ’80s melodic hard rock, stuffed to the rim with all the right moves and grooves.

Don Dokken’s instantly identifiable vocals and George solos soak the songs with enough vim and vigour to elevate these songs to classic status.


Tracks:

01 Kiss Of Death
02 The Prisoner
03 Night By Night
04 Standing In The Shadows
05 Heaven Sent
06 Mr. Scary
07 So Many Tears
08 Burning Like A Flame
09 Lost Behind A Wall
10 Stop Fighting Love
11 Cry Of The Gypsy
12 Sleepless Night
13 Dream Warriors
14 Back For The Attack (Bonus track)

Personnel:

Don Dokken – lead and background vocals
George Lynch – guitars
Mick Brown – drums, background vocals
Jeff Pilson – bass, background vocals