Machine II Machine
Doro · 1995
72 min · 15 tracks · traditional heavy metal
A fierce blend of traditional heavy metal and melodic elements, pulsating with Doro's powerful vocals.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its strong commercial performance, reaching the top of the German charts and further establishing Doro's influence within the heavy metal scene. Critics praised her ability to blend hard rock with emotional depth, reflecting a broader acceptance of female artists in a traditionally male-dominated genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout powerful vocals for empowerment reflective moments interspersed
- Context
- Machine II Machine was Doro's fifth studio album and marked a significant phase in her career post-Warlock. Released in 1995, it followed her previous album, True at Heart, showcasing her continued evolution as a prominent female figure in heavy metal. This album solidified her status as a solo artist while retaining the raw energy that defined her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Marty Friedman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tie Me Up Standout 5:00
- 2 The Want 6:31
- 3 Ceremony 4:58
- 4 Machine II Machine Standout 5:03
- 5 Are They Comin' for Me Standout 4:40
- 6 Can't Stop Thinking About You 4:19
- 7 Don't Mistake It for Love 4:23
- 8 Desperately 4:59
- 9 Love Is a Thrill 4:07
- 10 Light in the Window 4:25
- 11 Welcome to the Tribe 3:25
- 12 Like Whiskey Straight 4:39
- 13 In Freiheit stirbt mein Herz 5:46
- 14 Ceremony (Rattlesnake Bite mix) 5:06
- 15 Tie Me Up (Hard & Fast mix) 5:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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