A great COPY of an original. I have to disagree with you blehman, and I love this song. Don's wine has turned to vinegar. This was an anomaly, the last Dokken effort, with Lynch, Pilson, and Brown, that reflected the "classic" structure was Dysfunctional. I wish I had a lawyer who could knock-off George's riffs.
I can imagine the job interview: "Ok we don't care about how good a guitarist you are, Here's some Lynch tapes. now copy this!" Theres a difference between influence or tribute and down right "trying" to parrot to sell records.
yeah, it seems with Don-that even with his own band Don Dokken was good! He's like Jon Bon Jovi everthing he touches turns gold Comming back its still the same.
Lynch's tone and style are a defining characteristic of the Dokken sound. A guitarist who dramatically departs from that would strip Dokken of a significant aspect of its identity. The other consideration is Don. He is the primary lyricist and has to sing the tracks. He has a vision of what he will do vocally and how it should match the guitar work. While I believe the Lynch /Dokken musical chemistry is irrefutable (see Perry/Tyler or Roth/Van Halen), personally and sadly, they're toxic.
Just got this album a few weeks ago and I am very happy with it! It sounds like the Tooth and Nail, Under Lock and Key, and the Back for the Attack albums fused together and mutated into this new, and very impressive Dokken album! Its great to see them going back to their classic sound!
Choosing Jon Levin as a guitarist was the most stupid thing. Guy sounds almost like lynch, plays like lynch and personally I hate when someone serves me same riffs coz "they are catchy". George is George - has unique style and sound. True musician. Even with Reb Beach they recorded fu..ing great album. Coz he had great ideas. Rest of the songs are also weak. True story.
Wow, this sounds more like Lynch than Lynch! I've heard of influences, but this guy IS Lynch back in 1985. Oh well, I guess it's cool. Sounds great. I like Lynch Mob when it first came out but wished George kept playing with the Dokken sound. However, I do think Souls of We is particularly good.
John Levin is a great player, but i do think he sounds a bit to much like George Lynch. It would probably be better if he had more of his own style. But still, the guitar playing sounds awesome.
Loudness wars, distroyed this record. People please stop loving ur limiters and compressors..ughhh....Too much exciter on vox, very poor recording. Music kicks ass though, as usual :) thank god goerge is back for the new record! Levin is a twirp..
Levin is great, he does a great Lynch but gets along with Don too. More consistent than Lynch too. When George is on he's great but he can be really bad too. Levin is always "on" and tears it up. Of course George is the original, can't take that away from him.
See Scorpions? This is how you make an 80's sounding album.
aerogun18 1 week ago
Does sound a lot like George...that ain't a bad thing!
This could have fit in nicely on 'Under Lock & Key'
No complaints here!!
highflyer1959 3 weeks ago
A great COPY of an original. I have to disagree with you blehman, and I love this song. Don's wine has turned to vinegar. This was an anomaly, the last Dokken effort, with Lynch, Pilson, and Brown, that reflected the "classic" structure was Dysfunctional. I wish I had a lawyer who could knock-off George's riffs.
tprimr4556 1 month ago
alright this song is not bad at all really good
tylermorin1000 3 months ago
I can imagine the job interview: "Ok we don't care about how good a guitarist you are, Here's some Lynch tapes. now copy this!" Theres a difference between influence or tribute and down right "trying" to parrot to sell records.
all4Hisgloryalone 4 months ago
This album reminds me of their early ears. Probably their best work of this decade. Very, very nice.
HaxellMence 4 months ago 2
Excellent song! The band is tight as always, and Don's vocals (like a fine wine) just get better with age! DOKKEN RULES!
blehman18066 5 months ago 2
The beginning reminds me a little bit of It's Not Love. :)
corycashatt90 5 months ago 3
@corycashatt90
Yes ,..I agree with you!...
darthfexx 4 months ago in playlist DOKKEN
Best guitar tone
tomguitaresp 5 months ago 4
like old good Dokken....rock bomb
JohnnyHARDROCK 5 months ago
Very nice groove....on the basis of this song, I went out and bought this album. Thxs for posting.
SeventhOne 6 months ago
wow lighting must've struck the 1 dislike one too many times...
RazorHog56 6 months ago 2
Jon is an amazing player , and did an incredible job by prevailing "the Lynch Tone" .
But the entire album lacks of "Lynch co writer skills" .....
I really enjoyed the album , but some tracks sounds to me like "Don Dokken´s solo proyect" ..... but with more balls in it ( hahhaahahh )
vailmsteen 6 months ago
1 dueche bag!
cornspike 7 months ago
Dokken still has talent (unlike half of the old bands trying to come back)
kingbuggie 7 months ago
yeah, it seems with Don-that even with his own band Don Dokken was good! He's like Jon Bon Jovi everthing he touches turns gold Comming back its still the same.
FLICKOFF1000 8 months ago
Lynch's tone and style are a defining characteristic of the Dokken sound. A guitarist who dramatically departs from that would strip Dokken of a significant aspect of its identity. The other consideration is Don. He is the primary lyricist and has to sing the tracks. He has a vision of what he will do vocally and how it should match the guitar work. While I believe the Lynch /Dokken musical chemistry is irrefutable (see Perry/Tyler or Roth/Van Halen), personally and sadly, they're toxic.
shadowlife73 8 months ago
1 dislike ! WHO IS THIS ASSHOLE !?
Bonlonful 8 months ago
OMG!!!! What a f---ing awesome track. My Ipod must have this track.
Lookin2Cool 9 months ago
tone reminds me very much of "it's not love" or "standing in the shadows"
gojira931 10 months ago
Awesome guitar sound!
neonknight6 10 months ago
８０年代のドッケンみたいだ
sinnjinnrui 10 months ago
This song is about givin' it to your woman while your standing, I put that song on everytime I do that, ha ha ha.
kingsnake23 10 months ago
@rob rokken Dude...that's not lynch...that's Jon levin.
rokr4u23 1 year ago
THIS ALBUM IS TRUE HARD AND HEAVY!!!!
darthfexx 1 year ago
Damn I'm so glad these guys went back to their old style love it!!!
KDiamondheadMF 1 year ago
Sounds a lot like Lynch's style. Not a good thing though.
danewson 1 year ago
@avisionofmisery Of course that happened.
Rafcyk 1 year ago
glam metal MASTERSS....DOKKEN.
CarlosRex19 1 year ago
que buen disco CSMMMMMMM...
pinkzyla 1 year ago
Great Stuff.
cdsm294 1 year ago
BEST BAND EVER!!!
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EloiseXtechnoXqueen 1 year ago 3
Just got this album a few weeks ago and I am very happy with it! It sounds like the Tooth and Nail, Under Lock and Key, and the Back for the Attack albums fused together and mutated into this new, and very impressive Dokken album! Its great to see them going back to their classic sound!
Bonecracker2389 1 year ago
Choosing Jon Levin as a guitarist was the most stupid thing. Guy sounds almost like lynch, plays like lynch and personally I hate when someone serves me same riffs coz "they are catchy". George is George - has unique style and sound. True musician. Even with Reb Beach they recorded fu..ing great album. Coz he had great ideas. Rest of the songs are also weak. True story.
Rafcyk 1 year ago
reminds me of Its Not Love a lil... Am I alone on this?
DETHFAN18ALL 1 year ago
@DETHFAN18ALL no io agree too, this song is great too
defleppard741 1 year ago
@defleppard741 indeed
DETHFAN18ALL 1 year ago
This album is great remind me of back for the attack, sound like George Lynch !!! but good job from John.
terrified81 1 year ago
Dokken.....one of the greatest Hair Metal bands of all time, these guys still KICK SERIOUS ASS....f---ing Awesome.
rangerblue64 1 year ago 3
true rock
shadiqrocker 1 year ago
It's so weird how John Levin sound just like George Lynch on this one. Love it. If only Don Dokken could sound just like Don Dokken. ;-)
rocknrollkissfan 1 year ago 3
Wow, this sounds more like Lynch than Lynch! I've heard of influences, but this guy IS Lynch back in 1985. Oh well, I guess it's cool. Sounds great. I like Lynch Mob when it first came out but wished George kept playing with the Dokken sound. However, I do think Souls of We is particularly good.
tempofreak69 1 year ago
Uncanny resembelence to alice in chains.
R34ACT 1 year ago
DOKKEN's still GOT IT!!
Way to go Don & band!!
Keep your legacy alive!!! One of America's BEST metal bands!!
LONG LIVE ROCK!!!
TrickyTolles64 1 year ago 3
This is one of the best songs that I ever heard from Dokken, and the Lightning Strikes Again album is great.
They should play at House of Blues Orlando or Destination Daytona or St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
kingsnake23 1 year ago 2
John Levin is a great player, but i do think he sounds a bit to much like George Lynch. It would probably be better if he had more of his own style. But still, the guitar playing sounds awesome.
marlon2489 1 year ago
@marlon2489 -- that might have been the point..not to mention he is or was the bands attorney.
GL0CK19onboard 1 year ago
Loudness wars, distroyed this record. People please stop loving ur limiters and compressors..ughhh....Too much exciter on vox, very poor recording. Music kicks ass though, as usual :) thank god goerge is back for the new record! Levin is a twirp..
RobRokken 1 year ago
awsome song right up there .....i do miss george want him to return to dokken...
danarenedylan 1 year ago
Love this song so much, it sounds so much eighties! :D Dokken did a great job with this album! :)
Rock on!
JackieKixx 1 year ago
Levin is great, he does a great Lynch but gets along with Don too. More consistent than Lynch too. When George is on he's great but he can be really bad too. Levin is always "on" and tears it up. Of course George is the original, can't take that away from him.
lerxstcat 1 year ago 3
Awesome record!!! Jon Levin does a good job - especially on " Give Me a Reason" .. Dokken still ROCKS!! \m/
fabric89 2 years ago
Awesome song! sounds like the 80's Dokken. Shame George Lynch isn't in it, but the new guy does a good job. COME BACK GEORGE!!!!
maradoona86 2 years ago
I agree. I got this CD recently and was blown away. Nice sounding guitar and Don's voice sounds great! Bring back the eighties!
skelator3 2 years ago 2
This is awesome! Rokken with Dokken!
TheMrAwesome17 2 years ago 36
And people say they aint still got it.
Silly people.
YTPnews1 2 years ago 25
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neXzoOR 1 year ago
Very strong album IMO, Dokken nailed it
zico81 2 years ago
Jesus this sounds just like Lynch....I think this sounds more like Lynch than Lynch does these days!
Rocco11510 2 years ago
yep, its john. he sounds a lot like lynch
jswakatsuki 2 years ago
dude this is a 2007 album i think
MOTLEY4161 2 years ago
@MOTLEY4161 No, it was released May 2008
roseparkthug 2 years ago