That's right, Dokken. Anyone who was old enough to appreciate music in the early to mid 80's and beyond surely remembers them. Guitarist George Lynch was a bonafide 80's Guitar Hero. George may be long gone, but we've never quite stopped "Rokken with Dokken". Their next album, "Lightning Strikes Again" will see European release on April 11th and May 7th here in the States. About it, Don Dokken says, "Yes, it has taken a long time but in the end the fans will have a Dokken CD that is as good as any we did in the 80's. Our goal is to deliver a CD that will shake up the rock world... and so far everyone says it is the best Dokken CD since '86. It's time that a band from our era did something special and prove that our brand of music is still valid."
We've all heard these kinds of promises before from various bands, but I've seen the current lineup live, including guitarist Jon Levin, and they have the potential to pull it off. Of particular interest to Dokken fans are a series of Podcasts the band is putting forth. The first one is up now at http://www.dokken.net/ and includes a "track by track review with Jon Levin" which includes snippets of the songs. What I've heard thus far does indeed sound like they have recaptured much of the old vibe, particularly when it comes to the guitaring. Don's vocals occasionally capture the old style, but often maintain his more mature style, which can often work well too.
In case you couldn't guess, i am rather looking forward to getting my hands on this one. ;] (and seeing them live again when they come around)
We've all heard these kinds of promises before from various bands, but I've seen the current lineup live, including guitarist Jon Levin, and they have the potential to pull it off. Of particular interest to Dokken fans are a series of Podcasts the band is putting forth. The first one is up now at http://www.dokken.net/ and includes a "track by track review with Jon Levin" which includes snippets of the songs. What I've heard thus far does indeed sound like they have recaptured much of the old vibe, particularly when it comes to the guitaring. Don's vocals occasionally capture the old style, but often maintain his more mature style, which can often work well too.
In case you couldn't guess, i am rather looking forward to getting my hands on this one. ;] (and seeing them live again when they come around)
The band basically is like "no one wants to let us try something new". No, we just don't want something that sucks. I guess stuff like that is why the new album goes for a "back to the 80's" feel. Cause they have said it's a do or die album sales wise for them, and they figure that's all people want.