Damn the Torpedoes
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 1979
36 min · 9 tracks · Southern rock · heartland rock
A vibrant blend of rock and heartland influences, brimming with defiance and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
'Damn the Torpedoes' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single 'Don't Do Me Like That,' which reached number 10 on the Hot 100. The album is often credited with helping to redefine heartland rock in the late '70s, earning critical acclaim for its energetic sound and lyrical depth.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys immediate hooks and energy short, punchy tracks
- Context
- Released on October 19, 1979, 'Damn the Torpedoes' was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' third studio album, coming at a pivotal moment following their commercial breakthrough with 'You're Gonna Get It.' This album solidified their status in rock music, showcasing Petty's distinctive songwriting and the band’s cohesive sound after a tumultuous few years marked by label disputes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Bob Dylan· Cher· Bruce Springsteen· Cyndi Lauper· Alice Cooper· Bon Jovi· Green Day
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Refugee Standout 3:22
- 2 Here Comes My Girl 4:29
- 3 Even the Losers Standout 4:01
- 4 Shadow of a Doubt (Complex Kid) 4:27
- 5 Century City 3:45
- 6 Don’t Do Me Like That 2:45
- 7 You Tell Me 4:36
- 8 What Are You Doin’ in My Life 3:27
- 9 Louisiana Rain 5:56
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