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Tooth and Nail

Dokken · 1984

38 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal

A high-voltage fusion of glam metal swagger and melodic hard rock anthems that electrify the senses.

Why this album works

'Tooth and Nail' reached No. 49 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Dokken's growing popularity in the heavy metal genre. The album's lead single, 'Just Got Lucky,' received significant radio play and contributed to the band's acclaim within the burgeoning glam metal movement of the 1980s.
Best for
short, punchy listening sessions energetic workout motivation immediate hooks and energy
Context
Released in 1984, 'Tooth and Nail' was Dokken's third studio album, marking their rise to prominence in the glam metal scene. Following their previous efforts, this album solidified their signature sound and featured a lineup that included guitarist George Lynch, whose work significantly shaped Dokken's identity during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Ratt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Without Warning 1:34
  • 2 Tooth and Nail Standout 3:39
  • 3 Just Got Lucky Standout 4:34
  • 4 Heartless Heart 3:30
  • 5 Don't Close Your Eyes Standout 4:10
  • 6 When Heaven Comes Down 3:44
  • 7 Into the Fire 4:27
  • 8 Bullets to Spare 3:35
  • 9 Alone Again 4:19
  • 10 Turn on the Action 4:43

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