“I’ve been trying to win this fight, but I think I’m gonna lose,” struggles Don Dokken on the chorus for “Is It Me Or You?” While the song is about a toxic relationship, that line may be more about Don’s vocal troubles and the serious power he has lost throughout the years. Heaven Comes Down is Dokken’s first album since the horrible 2012 effort Bad Bones and it’s easy to be skeptical about the quality of a new Dokken album in 2023.
Heaven Comes Down - like 2008’s Lightning Strikes Again – reminds of better times, days of better music, but despite the limitations of the band’s namesake, Heaven Comes Down isn’t bad. It’s an earnest, honest, reflective album with hints of the glory days, while also maintaining a laid back approach. It's one last time time to go rokken with Dokken - the music a suitable soundtrack for a lone motorcyle ride through the desert.
Don’s vocals are tired and there are times where more “oomph!” is needed, but it’s just not there. The ballad “I’ll Never Give Up” speaks to his determination to push through, especially with all the health problems he has suffered.
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