Top tracks — play these first
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(Rock On) Through the Night — This track serves as the album's standout single, capturing the essence of glam metal with its infectious chorus and driving rhythm. Its success helped put Icon on the map during a pivotal time for the genre.
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Killer Machine — With its aggressive guitar riffs and powerful vocals, this track exemplifies the band's hard rock roots while showcasing their knack for memorable hooks.
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I’m Alive — The closing track encapsulates the album's energy, featuring soaring melodies and a triumphant feel that leaves a lasting impression on listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Icon delivers solid hard rock with catchy hooks but lacks standout depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first five songs before slowing down slightly in the latter half.
- Each song features prominent guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, often with layered backing vocals that enhance the hooks.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure between the lead vocals and the backing vocals, creating a dynamic interaction.
- The last two tracks feature extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's musicianship before concluding with a strong finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Rock On) Through the Night 3:34
- 2 Killer Machine 3:34
- 3 On Your Feet 3:23
- 4 World War 4:31
- 5 Hot Desert Night 3:53
- 6 Under My Gun 3:33
- 7 Iconoclast 1:27
- 8 Rock ’n’ Roll Maniac 4:01
- 9 I’m Alive 4:10
- 10 It’s Up to You 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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