Back for the Attack
Dokken · 1987
63 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
Explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals define this quintessential glam metal album packed with anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions anxiety-releasing cathartic releases
- Context
- Released in early 1987, 'Back for the Attack' marked Dokken's fourth studio album, following their successful breakthrough with 'Tooth and Nail' in 1984. At this point, the band was solidifying its status within the hard rock and glam metal scenes, leveraging a growing fanbase and major label support.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Back for the Attack is an album by Dokken, released in 1987. Explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals define this quintessential glam metal album packed with anthemic choruses. 'Back for the Attack' debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and is notable for including the hit single 'Dream Warriors,' which became associated with the film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3.' Its blend of commercial success and critical acclaim helped establish Dokken as a leading act in the late '80s heavy metal landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Back for the Attack sound like?
Explosive guitar riffs and soaring vocals define this quintessential glam metal album packed with anthemic choruses. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Back for the Attack by Dokken notable?
'Back for the Attack' debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and is notable for including the hit single 'Dream Warriors,' which became associated with the film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3.' Its blend of commercial success and critical acclaim helped establish Dokken as a leading act in the late '80s heavy metal landscape. Released in early 1987, 'Back for the Attack' marked Dokken's fourth studio album, following their successful breakthrough with 'Tooth and Nail' in 1984. At this point, the band was solidifying its status within the hard rock and glam metal scenes, leveraging a growing fanbase and major label support.
Who is Back for the Attack for?
Back for the Attack works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and anxiety-releasing cathartic releases.
How many songs are on Back for the Attack?
Back for the Attack has 13 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kiss of Death 5:51
- 2 Prisoner 4:20
- 3 Night by Night 5:23
- 4 Standing in the Shadows 5:07
- 5 Heaven Sent 4:52
- 6 Mr. Scary Standout 4:31
- 7 So Many Tears 4:56
- 8 Burning Like a Flame Standout 4:46
- 9 Lost Behind the Wall 4:19
- 10 Stop Fighting Love 4:52
- 11 Cry of the Gypsy 4:51
- 12 Sleepless Nights 4:32
- 13 Dream Warriors Standout 4:42
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
63 min 7 sec
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