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Icon

Lynyrd Skynyrd · 2010

67 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock

Southern rock anthems blend heartfelt storytelling with thunderous guitar riffs and a rebellious spirit.

Why this album works

'Icon' serves as a testament to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s influence on Southern rock, featuring hits that have become cultural landmarks. It solidified their presence in classic rock playlists and introduced new audiences to their music, reflecting their ongoing popularity.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks sing-along anthems for gatherings heartfelt storytelling through music
Context
Released in 2010, 'Icon' is a compilation album that showcases Lynyrd Skynyrd's enduring legacy. This period followed the band's resurgence in the late 90s and early 2000s, which saw them reclaiming their place in rock history after years of lineup changes and tragedies.
Stylistic neighbors
ZZ Top· Little Feat· Hank Williams Jr.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sweet Home Alabama Standout 4:45
  • 2 I Ain’t the One 3:54
  • 3 Tuesday’s Gone 7:34
  • 4 Gimme Three Steps 4:31
  • 5 Simple Man Standout 5:59
  • 6 Call Me the Breeze 5:08
  • 7 You Got That Right 3:48
  • 8 That Smell 5:50
  • 9 Swamp Music 3:32
  • 10 Saturday Night Special 5:11
  • 11 What’s Your Name 3:34
  • 12 Free Bird (live) Standout 13:43

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