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Shadowlife

Dokken · 1997

52 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal

A blend of hard rock grit and melodic hooks, showcasing Dokken's signature sound with a modern twist.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • thoughtful introspective moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Shadowlife' marked Dokken's return after a five-year hiatus following their album 'Dysfunctional.' At this point, the band was navigating the changing musical landscape of the late '90s while attempting to maintain their core identity amidst shifting trends in rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
Ratt· Twisted Sister· Scorpions

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Puppet on a String 4:22
  • 2 Cracks in the Ground 5:01
  • 3 Sky Beneath My Feet 4:36
  • 4 Until I Know 2:18
  • 5 Hello 3:13
  • 6 Convenience Store Messiah 4:28
  • 7 I Feel 4:24
  • 8 Here I Stand 4:43
  • 9 Hard to Believe 4:29
  • 10 Sweet Life 4:23
  • 11 Bitter Regret 3:59
  • 12 I Don't Mind 3:18
  • 13 Until I Know (Slight Return) 2:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata