Lightning Strikes Again
Dokken · 2007
51 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
Melodic hard rock riffs intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, embodying the classic Dokken sound infused with modern energy.
Why this album works
'Lightning Strikes Again' received mixed reviews but was significant for marking Dokken's re-emergence in the heavy metal scene, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart. Its release helped solidify their legacy in glam metal and introduced them to a new generation of listeners.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative late-night moods
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Lightning Strikes Again' marked Dokken's return to the studio after a decade-long hiatus since their previous album, 'Shadowlife' in 1997. This album showcased a revitalization of their sound as they reconnected with fans while navigating the changing landscape of hard rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Ratt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Standing on the Outside Standout 3:52
- 2 Give Me a Reason 3:50
- 3 Heart to Stone Standout 3:56
- 4 Disease 3:30
- 5 How I Miss Your Smile 4:01
- 6 Oasis 3:40
- 7 Point of No Return 4:23
- 8 I Remember 4:48
- 9 Judgment Day Standout 4:02
- 10 It Means 4:42
- 11 Release Me 5:45
- 12 This Fire 4:42
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