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Back in the Streets

Dokken · 1979

25 min · 6 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal

A raw blend of hard rock riffs and glam metal flair that captures the youthful energy of late 70s rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • youthful energy in every track
  • short bursts of excitement
  • raw and live performance feel
  • front-loaded high-energy momentum

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek polished studio production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Dokken's debut album in 1979, 'Back in the Streets' marked their initial foray into the music scene. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity, transitioning from their earlier local performances to a larger audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Ratt· Twisted Sister· Scorpions

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Back in the Streets 3:17
  • 2 Felony 2:49
  • 3 Day After Day 5:36
  • 4 We're Going Wrong 3:35
  • 5 Liar (live) 3:47
  • 6 Prisoner (live) 6:01

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