Long Way Home
Dokken · 2002
37 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
Melodic hard rock anthems blend intricate guitar work with heartfelt lyrics, capturing a reflective and nostalgic essence.
Why this album works
- Best for
- reflective and nostalgic vibes short, engaging listening sessions emotional lyrical storytelling
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Long Way Home' was Dokken's sixth studio album and marked their return after a six-year hiatus following 'Dysfunctional' in 1995. At this point, the band was navigating changes in the rock landscape and attempting to reconnect with both old fans and new listeners.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Long Way Home is an album by Dokken, released in 2002. Melodic hard rock anthems blend intricate guitar work with heartfelt lyrics, capturing a reflective and nostalgic essence. 'Long Way Home' received mixed reviews but showcased Dokken's enduring presence in the hard rock scene, peaking at No. 191 on the Billboard 200. The album's release also coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock acts, contributing to a revival of glam metal influences in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Long Way Home sound like?
Melodic hard rock anthems blend intricate guitar work with heartfelt lyrics, capturing a reflective and nostalgic essence. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Long Way Home by Dokken notable?
'Long Way Home' received mixed reviews but showcased Dokken's enduring presence in the hard rock scene, peaking at No. 191 on the Billboard 200. The album's release also coincided with a resurgence of interest in classic rock acts, contributing to a revival of glam metal influences in the early 2000s. Released in 2002, 'Long Way Home' was Dokken's sixth studio album and marked their return after a six-year hiatus following 'Dysfunctional' in 1995. At this point, the band was navigating changes in the rock landscape and attempting to reconnect with both old fans and new listeners.
Who is Long Way Home for?
Long Way Home works well if you're into reflective and nostalgic vibes, short, engaging listening sessions and emotional lyrical storytelling.
How many songs are on Long Way Home?
Long Way Home has 10 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sunless Days Standout 4:20
- 2 Little Girl 3:44
- 3 Everybody Needs (to Be With Someone) 3:15
- 4 You 3:47
- 5 Goodbye My Friend Standout 4:06
- 6 Magic Road 3:31
- 7 There Was a Time 3:53
- 8 Heart Full of Soul 2:28
- 9 Under the Gun Standout 4:20
- 10 I've Found 3:43
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 11 sec
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