Forget about Dokken. They're done as far as I'm concerned. They haven't put out a solid release since "Back For The Attack". That was in the 1980's!!!!....Geez, has it really been that long???
Anyway, back to this. Lynch / Pilson's "Wicked Underground" simply smokes!!!! It's a great R&R release with everything you'll need....
This is very solid all around. It's got a very strong sound and great production. It's a very hard rocking release, not too far from where Lynch Mob left off with "Wicked Sensation", or their self titled second release "Lynch Mob".
Bassist/vocals J. Pilson is just fabulous here as well. He sounds very much like D. Dokken use to back in the days of "Under Lock And Key". He has a trmendous voice, and I think many of us who were Dokken fans, just never even knew he had one. I was very impressed with his vocals. His sound fits this music perfectly....
As for guitarist G. Lynch???...He's his usual awesome self that he's always been. On "Wicked Underground" he gets back to what he does best...RIP!! Don't get me wrong, this may not be his best outing on guitar, but it's certainly one of his best. I really like his work on Lynch Mob's "Wicked Sensation", and this comes pretty close to matching that.....
You need to buy this. Theis is a true re-birth of sorts for all Dokken and other "Hair Metal" fans around the world. I'm very pleased to have purchaced this masterpiece. It's a new classic as far as I'm concerned, and I'm sure you'll love it as well....
UP THE WICKED!!!!!
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Track Listings
| 1 | Breath & A Scream |
| 2 | Beast In The Box |
| 3 | When You Bleed |
| 4 | Vaccine |
| 5 | Ever Higher |
| 6 | Zero The End |
| 7 | The Evil That You Are |
| 8 | Awaken |
| 9 | Cromanic |
| 10 | Goodbye Utopia |
| 11 | Inner View |
| 12 | Closer To None |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 5.75 x 0.45 inches; 2.83 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Spitfire
- Date First Available : January 17, 2007
- Label : Spitfire
- ASIN : B00008V5Z0
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #291,991 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #73 in Shred Guitar Rock
- #23,886 in Metal
- #148,224 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2003
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2004
I was very excited for this album after hearing "Beast in the Box" so much on KNAC.com. While there are some great tunes on here, much of the songs are not all that great.
The production of this album is top notch. The musicianship, vocals, and mix are all awesome. The only problem I have is that many of the tunes just lack something - maybe the songs are too polished? I don't know. For someone who considers themselves a casual Dokken fan (I love Lynch Mob's Wicked Sensation, and Back for the Attack) this is still a good album, but not a must have.
My favorite tracks:
Beast in the Box, Zero the End, The evil that you are, Vaccine, and Goodbye Utopia. Those are all good rockers with strong melodies and good rhythms. The other songs are a mixed bag.
The production of this album is top notch. The musicianship, vocals, and mix are all awesome. The only problem I have is that many of the tunes just lack something - maybe the songs are too polished? I don't know. For someone who considers themselves a casual Dokken fan (I love Lynch Mob's Wicked Sensation, and Back for the Attack) this is still a good album, but not a must have.
My favorite tracks:
Beast in the Box, Zero the End, The evil that you are, Vaccine, and Goodbye Utopia. Those are all good rockers with strong melodies and good rhythms. The other songs are a mixed bag.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2003
I waited a long time for George Lynch to put something out, and this wasn't worth the wait. The best part of George's music is his blistering leads over excellent rhythms. This disc does not show what these cats are capable of. Ironically, when I ordered this disc, I took a flier on buying Black Lable Society's The Blessed Hellride, not expecting much from BLS. When the package arrived, BLS came a day before this disc. BLS blows this away!
Unfortunately, there is not one song that leaves an indellible mark on my eardrums, which means that this disc will hurtle toward obscurity in my collection.
I really expected something great...like either Lynch Mob discs, or Sacred Groove.
On the positive side, the production is excellent and vocals are good. The rest is just OK, which is not OK from such a talented and legendary "Scary" axeman.
Unfortunately, there is not one song that leaves an indellible mark on my eardrums, which means that this disc will hurtle toward obscurity in my collection.
I really expected something great...like either Lynch Mob discs, or Sacred Groove.
On the positive side, the production is excellent and vocals are good. The rest is just OK, which is not OK from such a talented and legendary "Scary" axeman.
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2012
My son gave this cd to me from the mail yesterday(5-16-12) and already being a fan of dokken and george lynch anyway this was a pleasant surprise to listen to. I mean I think wicked underground is a great collection of songs every one's great. I swear jeff sounds like don when he sings real close to don real real close and I was laughing at that but loving the songs themselves. This has that george lynch sound and jeff on bass is slaming hard and the tunes are well thought out good job guys damn good job got a serious bang for my buck so in closing this gets an triple A plus only heard the cd once and in love with it (oh yeah i'm a guitarist too) searching for that tone yall be cool bye
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2013
This is the album that Dokken probably should have written after the Dysfunctional and Shadowlife reunions. Without question the album has that melodic rock sound that Dokken was known for but what do you expect from two former, original Dokken veterans. The difference is this album has a slightly harder edge. The lead title "Breath & a Scream," should have exploded all over mainstream radio but unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much interest these days in the on and off again reappearances of Dokken members even if this is a GREAT album. I gave this album five stars because I have found myself listening to it over and over. Buy it. You won't be disappointed if you are a Lynch/Pilson fan!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
This album features Jeff Pilsen on vocals and George Lynch on guitar. If you're into Dokken and Lynch Mob you need to get this one. I have been playing it in my car stereo for weeks and I don't get sick of it. This one is another entry to the Dokken/Lynch Mob catalog that a fan needs to possess. Recently, I have purshased Lynch Mob, REvolution, Lynch Mob Live at Sugarland, Lynch Mob, Sound Mountain Sessions, Dokken, Broken Bones. They are all just what we want. I can't wait for more new material. I'm still debating to get George Lynch, Furious George. I don't know if it sucks yet.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
56 year old fart here whose been listening to Dokken since the 80's, but I've got to say I think this is one of the best rock albums ever and I know thats a tall claim. (As a bass player its also alot of fun to play along to as a bonus). If you dont have this cd, just get it. With exception of possibly one song, the whole thing is excellent.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2012
I've been a huge George Lynch fan since the eighties. I play guitar so its always cool to hear new lynch riffs, the cd was to my expectations. As soon as the first song came on, I was like awww yesss!!!lol The cd overall is A okay! This concludes my review.
Thank you
Jesse
Thank you
Jesse
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Jason Hardy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wicked Underground sees vinyl release
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2023
I was quite shocked when I was browsing around some Dokken related things and saw that Lynch and Pilson's 2003 album Wicked Underground was re-released on vinyl with a bonus track. A must have for Dokken fans. Wore this CD out in 2003 and now going to wear the green vinyl out twenty years later.
"Goodbye Dystopia". Hello great tunes.
"Goodbye Dystopia". Hello great tunes.
M. Berg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moderner HeavyRock vom Feinsten!!!
Reviewed in Germany on January 7, 2017
Im Jahr 2003 erschien diese Cd.Habe ich mir als großer Dokkenfan,natürlich sofort besorgt...Und war begeistert!Zum damaligen Zeitpunkt(Nu Metal war noch das Ding damals) war es erfreulich,mal wieder klassischen Hard/HeavyRock der alten Schule,in modernem Gewand zu hören.Und wer sollte das besser beherrschen,als die Herren George Lynch und Jeff Pilson,das kongeniale Songwriterduo der guten alten Dokken...!Zum Duo,gesellt sich Drummer Michael Frowein der seinen Job sehr gut macht.Die Kompositionen bewegen sich meist im Midtempo,einzige etwas schnellere Songs sind Vaccine und das instrumentale Cromanic,bei der auch die Doublebass zum Einsatz kommt.Alle Songs sind in sich sehr homogen und Kompakt,wie es früher auch bei Dokken war.Die Gitarre sehr hart und kraftvoll,wie man es von George Lynch kennt.Pilson sein Bass brummelt,sehr gut rauszuhören, vor sich hin.Sein Gesang überzeugt auch durch und durch...Sehr melodisch und rockig,steht dem guten Don Dokken nicht nach.Die Songs sind allesamt gelungen.Ausfälle gibt es keine.Meine persönlichen Favoriten sind A Breath&a Scream,Beast in the Box,When you Bleed(Killer!!!),Ever Higher,Zero the End,The Evil that you Are und Goodbye Utopia.Alles in allem und mit dem Abstand von fast 14 Jahren,muss ich sagen,das die Cd immer noch gefällt!Zeitloser HeavyRock von zwei Veteranen,die den modernen HeavyRock der Achtziger,entscheidend mitgeprägt haben...!Ganz klare Kaufempfehlung!!!
Mercy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superlative Rock
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2017
Excellent! rockin kick ass, and a too often overlooked disc!George with trademark riffs, he and Jeff have put together a home run of melodic metal and memorable tracks and riffs. Do it again!!!
Al
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2016
Very good CD
Mößner, Oliver
2.0 out of 5 stars
von wegen sehr gut
Reviewed in Germany on March 1, 2019
CD ist okay, aber die Hülle ist total abgenutzt und das Inlet ist wohl feucht geworden......Zustand ist akzeptabel, aber bestimmt nicht sehr gut !!
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