Back for the Attack is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Dokken, released on November 2, 1987, through Elektra Records.
Back for the Attack was certified Gold and Platinum on January 14, 1988. The album sold about 1.5 million records worldwide.
A remastered edition featuring a bonus track was reissued in 2009 through Warner Music Japan. It is the band's best-selling album, reaching No. 13 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remaining on that chart for 33 weeks.
Three singles also charted on Billboards Mainstream Rock chart: "Dream Warriors" reached No. 22, "Prisoner" at No. 37, and "Burning Like a Flame" at No. 20 as well as No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The single "Dream Warriors" was originally released in February 10, 1987,
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Barry Weber at AllMusic wrote that Back for the Attack "certainly isn't Dokken's greatest album, yet it remains a worthwhile listen". He praised the band for sounding "tighter than they ever have before", with frontman Don Dokken and guitarist George Lynch being "at the top of their game."
The album was ranked number 12 on Metal Rules list of the Top 50 Glam Metal Albums.
Track listing
All Credits adapted from the original LP.
Personnel
All credits adapted from the original LP.
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