Breaking the Chains
Dokken · 1983
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
A raucous blend of soaring melodies and gritty riffs fueled by the exuberance of the early glam metal scene.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, energetic listening bursts dynamic emotional journeys live performance excitement
- Context
- Released as Dokken's debut studio album, 'Breaking the Chains' marked the band's emergence in the hard rock scene after forming in 1978. At this time, they were still building their reputation, having gained some traction with live performances but not yet achieving widespread recognition.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Breaking the Chains is an album by Dokken, released in 1983. A raucous blend of soaring melodies and gritty riffs fueled by the exuberance of the early glam metal scene. 'Breaking the Chains' is significant for its role in shaping the glam metal genre, laying the groundwork for future acts with its catchy hooks and polished production. The album helped Dokken secure a place on Billboard charts and garnered positive reviews that highlighted their melodic approach to heavy metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Breaking the Chains sound like?
A raucous blend of soaring melodies and gritty riffs fueled by the exuberance of the early glam metal scene. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Breaking the Chains by Dokken notable?
'Breaking the Chains' is significant for its role in shaping the glam metal genre, laying the groundwork for future acts with its catchy hooks and polished production. The album helped Dokken secure a place on Billboard charts and garnered positive reviews that highlighted their melodic approach to heavy metal. Released as Dokken's debut studio album, 'Breaking the Chains' marked the band's emergence in the hard rock scene after forming in 1978. At this time, they were still building their reputation, having gained some traction with live performances but not yet achieving widespread recognition.
Who is Breaking the Chains for?
Breaking the Chains works well if you're into short, energetic listening bursts, dynamic emotional journeys and live performance excitement.
How many songs are on Breaking the Chains?
Breaking the Chains has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breaking the Chains Standout 3:50
- 2 In the Middle Standout 3:43
- 3 Felony 3:07
- 4 I Can't See You 3:11
- 5 Live to Rock (Rock to Live) Standout 3:38
- 6 Nightrider 3:13
- 7 Seven Thunders 3:56
- 8 Young Girls 3:14
- 9 Stick to Your Guns 3:24
- 10 Paris Is Burning (live) 5:08
Release Date
January 1, 1983
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
36 min 26 sec
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