According to George Lynch, this is an intentional return to the original Dokken sound – just without Don Dokken on vocals. The vocals are handled by Robert Mason who (just to confuse you) was the vocalist in Lynch Mob. So why not call it Lynch Mob I hear you ask? Well, with the BLM movement so very prominent around the world, George thought it would be disrespectful to use that has a band name again.
I’m not sure what Don made of this album and the one before, but the music on offer here is way better than anything Dokken have put out since Under Lock And Key. There is not a bad song on this album, and Robert Mason is a great vocalist – plus with Jeff Pilson doing harmonies, it’s a sure fire winner. I’m a big fan of George Lynch and he does not disappoint on this album, his playing and tone just hits the spot for me. There are so many great tracks on this album, We Walk Alone, Dark Divide, Shine Your Light, and the totally awesome Devil’s Playground.
If you were a Dokken fan, or just love great melodic rock, you should really own this record.
10/10 from The Grooveman.
