Erase the Slate

Dokken | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 15, 1999)
• Original Release Date: June 15, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B00000J6B8
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,955 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars JUST WHAT THE "DOKKTER" ORDERED, November 23, 1999

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BUDDY HICKS (Broussard, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Erase the Slate (Audio CD)

With the final departure of George Lynch, many people wondered if Dokken could rise "up from the ashes". The burning question in everyone's mind was "Who in the world do you get to replace an icon like Lynch?". Answer: REB BEACH. "Erase the Slate" is possibly the most aptly named music release in a long time. Both Dokken and Reb Beach have past musical demons to exercise, and, after a listen to their latest effort, I can tell you that they are both "born again"! The CD opens with a punch right to the gut with the driving title track "Erase the Slate". Reb continues his aural assualt with "Change the World", "Maddest Hatter", and the atmospheric "Drown". Don Dokken's vocals are back to "Under Lock and Key" shape which really adds to the dynamics of this CD. The only disappointing thing about this CD is that there is no instrumental song showcasing Reb's fiery, acrobatic guitar work. There is no comparison between "Erase the Slate" and any other Dokken CD. Dokken have truly re-invented themselves and begun a new chapter in their musical history.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Premium Melodic Hard Rock, December 3, 1999

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William V. Roland Jr. (CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Erase the Slate (Audio CD)

It's so great to have an album like Erase The Slate. Every song has a hook, every solo a neat turn of phrase, and a sound that never was dated (don't listen to the naysayers-melodic hard rock always has a solid core audience). There's great pacing to this CD, high-energy power cuts like Erase The Slate, left-turns like Mick Brown's terrific vocal on Crazy Mary Goes Round, moody romantic fare like Change The World, and, perhaps best of all, a cover of Three Dog Night's One. Dokken make the song their own, and you see the connection between late 60s early 70s AM pop-rock and the crisp melodic trademark harmonies of Dokken. George Lynch may have left the band, but you couldn't ask for a better new member than Reb Beach, whose guitar work in Winger and session work with the Bee Gees always brought forth fluid and memorable solos. Secret weapon? As always, Jeff Pilson, who contributes solid bass work along with the collaborative songwriting. So they don't get played on the radio? It's radio's loss-the internet is the new gathering place for hard rock and metal fans anyway. Buy this album, you won't be disappointed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dokken rocks on, February 5, 2000

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Chris Larcen (The Silent Planet) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Erase the Slate (Audio CD)

"Erase the Slate" is the kind of album we need more of nowadays. Dokken has gone back to their signature sound of the 80's although it is a little heavier than 80's material. The opening title track kicks the album in to gear right away and is one of the highlights of the album. The riffs are very catchy, the songs well written, and Don's voice seems to be back to the "Under lock and Key" standard. Mick Brown makes a great lead vocal debut on "Crazy Mary goes round", another highlight of the album in my opinion. Reb Beach gave me the biggest surprise. George Lynch is one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived and I always viewed Winger as one of the worst bands in hard rock. So when I heard that Lynch was out again, I was pretty down. When I heard that the former guitarist in Winger was the new guitarist, I said "I have to hear this". I thought that Dokken may have taken a turn for the worst. As soon as the opening riff on "Erase the Slate" hit, I was impressed. I have gained more respect for Reb through this album. He is not as good as George Lynch of coarse, but he does a good job of filling in a spot which is hard to do successfully without sounding like a complete idiot. Reb fits in nicely. "Erase the slate" is one of Dokken's best albums and it is good to hear a band that still makes 80's music. I recomend it.