What makes Ironiclast by The Damned Things notable?

Ironiclast received generally positive reviews, highlighting its energetic fusion of styles that appealed to fans of both hard rock and metal. It debuted at number 46 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's ability to draw attention from a diverse audience. Released in 2010, Ironiclast marked The Damned Things' debut album, featuring members from notable bands like Fall Out Boy and Every Time I Die. This project came during a period of creative exploration for the band, as they sought to merge their varied influences into a cohesive sound.

How many songs are on Ironiclast?

Ironiclast has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Ironiclast

The Damned Things · 2010

39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A high-octane blend of hard rock and heavy metal, packed with anthemic choruses and gritty guitar riffs.

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Handbook for the Recently Deceased — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythms and catchy hooks, establishing a strong introduction to the album's themes of mortality and chaos.
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Bad Blood — With its infectious chorus and tight instrumentation, this song exemplifies the band's knack for blending melodic elements with heavy riffs, making it a standout single.
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Graverobber — This track showcases a darker lyrical narrative paired with dynamic shifts in tempo, reflecting the band's ability to balance heaviness with intricate songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic hard rock with metal elements but lacks standout songwriting depth.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing slower tempos in the latter tracks.
Choruses are consistently anthemic, often featuring layered vocals that create a sing-along quality, particularly evident in tracks like 'Bad Blood' and 'Friday Night (Going Down in Flames).'

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Handbook for the Recently Deceased 4:15
2 Bad Blood 3:22
3 Friday Night (Going Down in Flames) 3:49
4 We've Got a Situation Here 4:27
5 Black Heart 3:17
6 A Great Reckoning 4:35
7 Little Darling 3:19
8 Ironiclast 2:32
9 Graverobber 4:51
10 The Blues Havin' Blues 4:46

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