Broken Bones
Dokken · 2012
50 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
A powerful blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs that captures the essence of classic hard rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience soaring melodies for emotional release background music for focused tasks
- Context
- When 'Broken Bones' was released in 2012, Dokken was re-establishing themselves after years of lineup changes and a hiatus. This album marked their first studio release since 'Hell to Pay' in 2004, showcasing a return to their signature sound while exploring new musical ideas as they navigated the evolving hard rock scene.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Broken Bones is an album by Dokken, released in 2012. A powerful blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs that captures the essence of classic hard rock. 'Broken Bones' is notable for its critical reception, with fans appreciating its blend of classic Dokken elements and modern production. The album's lead track, 'Empire,' received airplay on rock radio stations, helping to cement Dokken's relevance in the contemporary music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Broken Bones sound like?
A powerful blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs that captures the essence of classic hard rock. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Broken Bones by Dokken notable?
'Broken Bones' is notable for its critical reception, with fans appreciating its blend of classic Dokken elements and modern production. The album's lead track, 'Empire,' received airplay on rock radio stations, helping to cement Dokken's relevance in the contemporary music landscape. When 'Broken Bones' was released in 2012, Dokken was re-establishing themselves after years of lineup changes and a hiatus. This album marked their first studio release since 'Hell to Pay' in 2004, showcasing a return to their signature sound while exploring new musical ideas as they navigated the evolving hard rock scene.
Who is Broken Bones for?
Broken Bones works well if you're into steady mid-tempo listening experience, soaring melodies for emotional release and background music for focused tasks.
How many songs are on Broken Bones?
Broken Bones has 12 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Empire Standout 3:31
- 2 Broken Bones Standout 4:52
- 3 Best of Me 4:17
- 4 Blind 3:22
- 5 Waterfall 2:49
- 6 Victim of the Crime Standout 4:29
- 7 Burning Tears 4:39
- 8 Today 4:20
- 9 For the Last Time 3:57
- 10 Fade Away 3:44
- 11 Tonight 4:57
- 12 Can't Fight This Love 5:11
Release Date
January 1, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
50 min 8 sec
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