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Right Between the Eyes

Icon · 1989

46 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A raucous blend of glam metal and hard rock, brimming with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Right Between the Eyes — This title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its driving rhythm and memorable chorus, making it a staple in their live performances.
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    Taking My Breath Away — A power ballad showcasing strong vocal melodies and emotional depth, this track exemplifies Icon's ability to balance heavy riffs with softer moments.
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    Holy Man’s War — With its socially conscious lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, this song represents a more introspective side of Icon, setting it apart from typical glam metal themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

39 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances typical of its genre but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half introduces slower ballads.
  • Several tracks feature dual guitar harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Right Between the Eyes 5:14
  • 2 Two for the Road 3:54
  • 3 Taking My Breath Away 4:36
  • 4 A Far Cry 4:19
  • 5 In Your Eyes 4:01
  • 6 Holy Man’s War 7:15
  • 7 Bad Times 3:27
  • 8 Double Life 4:07
  • 9 Forever Young 3:49
  • 10 Running Under Fire 4:25
  • 11 Peace & Love 1:18

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