Track Listings (10) - Disc #1| All Artists: Dokken Title: Long Way Home Members Wishing: 5 Total Copies: 0 Label: Sanctuary Records Original Release Date: 1/1/2002 Re-Release Date: 4/23/2002 Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal Styles: Arena Rock, Pop Metal, Hard Rock Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 060768631625, 5050159011421, 5050749226327, 766488280227 |
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It's sad that Dokken's image forced them into that dreaded hair-band category, because they've always been more talented than most of the groups of that era. Despite major lineup changes--original bassist Jeff Pilson has b... more » |
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Amazon.com It's sad that Dokken's image forced them into that dreaded hair-band category, because they've always been more talented than most of the groups of that era. Despite major lineup changes--original bassist Jeff Pilson has been replaced by Barry Sparks and former Europe guitarist John Norum has stepped in for Reb Beach--the band has retained much of their signature sound. Don Dokken likes to work with fiery guitarists who counter his soothing vocals and melodies, and he has again found that complementary balance. Long Way Home picks up the back-to-basics style of their 1999 release, Erase the Slate. Diehards will be delighted with the heavy "Under the Gun," as it sounds like an outtake from Under Lock and Key. The band goes deeper on the midtempo "Everybody Needs (To Be with Someone)," which has a touch of Beatles-esque pop. Of course there are ballads, and the pretty "Goodbye My Friend," intertwining acoustic guitars and piano, stands out as one of the album's strongest cuts, along with "There Was a Time," with its gorgeous harmonies and irresistible chorus. There's something here for every fan, and it all still sounds like Dokken. --Gail Flug Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsDokken Proves It Again Travis Atkinson | Paynesville, MN | 04/24/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "Once again Dokken proves there more than just some 80's hair band. They've constantly evolved their music and that's nothing different with "Long Way Home". John Norum mans the axes for this album (Amazing guitarist, worked with Don Dokken on his incredible solo record, "Up From The Ashes")with Barry Sparks taking over bass duties from the immortal Jeff Pilson. This cd proves Dokken hasn't lost a step even with its departing members. The album is driven by melody with a very varied set of songs, from hard rockers to acoustic, piano consumed ballads. "Sunless Days" (Excellent, Excellent rock song), "Under The Gun", and "Magic Road" are your typical Dokken rockers tweaked in a much more complex composition than the normal 80's rock songs. "Little Girl" (Probablly my fav on the disc) and "You" (Another killer track) show some of the sound off of their Dysfuctional work. The ballads "Goodbye My Friend"(One of the finest songs for any genre of music), "I've Found", and "There Was A Time" are just beatiful masterpieces and show how much more talented Dokken is then they ever got credit for. All in all, this album is one of their best works and kicks, beginning to end, but it's a shame that most people won't ever hear these songs because of the bias of record companies and radio airplay. Hopefully Dokken will someday get the credit they deserve for what they've done." Triumphant Return for Dokken David Maxey | Ft. Smith, AR | 04/30/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "As a die-hard Dokken fan for 20 years, I have been eagerly anticipating the release of this album for quite some time. I was skeptical of the new line-up. I didn't want an album that was a half-hearted effort. After the great momentum of Erase The Slate, I expected this album to be more PR than actual substance. I am happy to say that this may be the most balanced and well written Dokken album, well, maybe EVER! The songs are passionate and well produced. Don seems to just get better with age, and John Norum captures the Dokken sound superbly, without coming across as a Lynch/Beach clone. A few more ballads than I would like, but they are GREAT songs, and the songs that do rock are awesome. Its time these guys get the hit song they so desperately deserve. C'mon corporate radio, give us a Dokken hit, PULEEEZZZ!!" Underrated Sean Murray | 06/14/2003 (3 out of 5 stars) "After just getting into Dokken via the Flashback cd, I heard about how great the Lynch/Pilson cd was. I also heard how bad Dokken was since 95. I've owned Dysfunction for years and never liked it, but I was curious to hear Long Way Home. This album really is not that bad, it just sounds very different from classic Dokken. The first track is pretty good, much better then anything on the Lynch/Pilson cd. Some of the rockers on here are just ok, but there isn't anything I'd say is bad. The ballads here really stand out. Not exceptional, but good. Certainly very good for a band in this stage of their career.This is a very solid album, and I feel it's not given a fair shake due to not sounding like classic Dokken. It also doesn't have Lynch and Pilson, but the lead player on here is really good. If you like hard rock music and aren't hungup on something with the Dokken name having to have George Lynch while also sounding like classic Dokken, give it a try."
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