Erase the Slate
Dokken · 1999
47 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
A hard-hitting blend of melodic hooks and gritty riffs that embodies the spirit of late '90s rock.
Why this album works
'Erase the Slate' is significant for its critical reception, with notable praise from outlets like AllMusic and Metal Hammer for its cohesive sound and lyrical depth. The album also saw moderate commercial success, charting on the Billboard 200, which helped reestablish Dokken's presence in the hard rock scene.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Erase the Slate' marked Dokken's return after a six-year hiatus, following their previous album 'Dysfunctional' in 1995. This album was pivotal as it revitalized their sound and showcased a more mature songwriting approach amid a changing rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Ratt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Erase the Slate Standout 3:47
- 2 Change the World Standout 4:35
- 3 Maddest Hatter Standout 4:38
- 4 Drown 4:53
- 5 Shattered 4:40
- 6 One 3:10
- 7 Who Believes 4:23
- 8 Voice of the Soul 4:12
- 9 Crazy Mary Goes Round 3:00
- 10 Haunted Lullabye 4:47
- 11 In Your Honor 4:31
- 12 Little Brown Pill 1:16
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