When it comes to the 80's metal scene, you could argue that Dokken was one of the best bands from that era. With the great vocal work of Don Dokken and the amazing guitar skills of George Lynch, you have a band destined to go places. These two men did not get a long well, but that didn't stop them from being able to make good music together for a decade. Dokken was one first bands that introduced me to 80s and the first song I heard from them was Burning Like a Flame.
Musically, this is one of the bands more simpler songs for sure. The rhythm is more simple and George Lynch's playing isn't over the top like in other songs. Instead of trying to be fast and technical, Lynch is more simple and melodic and it actually works. The melodic guitar solo sounds pretty good and works well with the layout of the song. Don Dokken sounds good in this song as well. The man is a good singer and he continues to display great vocal skills in this song. Overall, a simple but still fun to listen to.
Lyrically, there isn't anything ground breaking. Like many other songs that came out of the 80's metal scene, this is a song about woman. To the band's credit, there are more relationship based points in this song and not just of focus on wanting sex like most other songs. However, elements of the sex message are still there in lines such as "cause every time I touch you, you just make me go insane". Having said that, the lyrics are written well and Don Dokken does a great job singing them.
While I certainly do like this song, I do admit that it isn't their best, especially when you listen to other songs such as Breaking The Chains, In My Dreams, and Dream Warriors. However, this is still a solid song and I think it is worth checking out. I give Burning Like a Flame a 3.5 out of 5.
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