You can feel the heat of the Sunset Strip, hair blowing in the wind as Dokken lays down their timeless rock'n'roll power worthy of a convertible Ferrari with 'Heaven Comes Down,' an unapologetic celebration of everything Dokken does best. Want to rock? Then sink your teeth into "Fugitive," which rides on shimmering guitar work courtesy of Jon Levin, Don Dokken imploring "I'm a fugitive from life," and if you want ballads, head to "I'll Never Give Up," hooked on that Coliseum chorus, Levin laying down a stellar solo. The format of Heaven Comes Down never falters in delivering its goods on both sides of the fence. "Just Like A Rose" brings the Pacific Coast Highway to life with its smooth, effortlessly driven gears, and "Saving Grace" conveys a mystical malevolence. But it's the intimate "Santa Fe" that is perhaps the most revealing, most understated yet glorious moment, Don Dokken opening up with what amounts to a "biography of a life moment," a sparse acoustic arrangement allowing the rich yet road-focused vocal to frame what may well prove to be Dokken's career-defining moment. Mixed by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Joe Bonamassa) and produced by Bill Palmer and Don Dokken, fans will love it, neutrals will be wonderfully surprised by some ingredients present in Heaven Comes Down. 'Heaven Comes Down' will be released on CD Digipak, and on black 12" vinyl and color variants.
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