Live from the Sun cover

Live from the Sun

Dokken · 2000

69 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal

A high-voltage live performance that showcases Dokken's signature blend of melodic rock and heavy metal intensity.

Why this album works

'Live from the Sun' received positive reviews for its energetic performances and sound quality, reinforcing Dokken's influence in the heavy metal genre. The album demonstrates the band's enduring popularity, peaking on various Billboard charts and contributing to their status as a staple of 80s hard rock nostalgia.
Best for
high-energy live performance vibe gradual build to climactic moments engaging sing-along opportunities
Context
Released in 2000, 'Live from the Sun' captures Dokken during a period of resurgence after their breakup in the mid-1990s. This album marked their return to the live stage, showcasing their classic hits alongside newer material, and reaffirming their place in the glam metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Ratt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Erase the Slate 4:21
  • 2 Kiss of Death 5:22
  • 3 The Hunter 3:57
  • 4 Into the Fire Standout 5:38
  • 5 Maddest Hatter 5:00
  • 6 Too High to Fly 13:50
  • 7 Breaking the Chains Standout 4:07
  • 8 Alone Again Standout 6:50
  • 9 It's Not Love 9:11
  • 10 Tooth and Nail 4:39
  • 11 In My Dreams 6:14

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