The song "Felony" is a dynamic and aggressive track that originates from Dokken's 1983 American debut album, Breaking the Chains. This album introduced the band’s signature sound to the United States market. "Felony" is notably credited solely to vocalist Don Dokken as the songwriter. Musically, the song represents the raw, high-energy side of Dokken's early work, characterized by a fast pace and a heavier sound that firmly plants it in the realm of early heavy metal and hard rock, pre-dating the more refined glam metal of their mid-80s material. The song's brisk three-minute length packs a powerful punch, showcasing the instrumental force of the classic lineup which included Don Dokken, the distinct lead guitar work of George Lynch, the driving bass of Juan Croucier, and the drumming of "Wild" Mick Brown. Historically, "Felony" gained wider distribution in the US as it was chosen to be the B-side of the popular 7-inch single for the album's title track, "Breaking the Chains."
The song "Felony" is a dynamic and aggressive track that originates from Dokken's 1983 American debut album, Breaking the Chains. This album introduced the band’s signature sound to the United States market. "Felony" is notably credited solely to vocalist Don Dokken as the songwriter. Musically, the song represents the raw, high-energy side of Dokken's early work, characterized by a fast pace and a heavier sound that firmly plants it in the realm of early heavy metal and hard rock, pre-dating the more refined glam metal of their mid-80s material. The song's brisk three-minute length packs a powerful punch, showcasing the instrumental force of the classic lineup which included Don Dokken, the distinct lead guitar work of George Lynch, the driving bass of Juan Croucier, and the drumming of "Wild" Mick Brown. Historically, "Felony" gained wider distribution in the US as it was chosen to be the B-side of the popular 7-inch single for the album's title track, "Breaking the Chains."