What makes This Is... Icona Pop by Icona Pop notable?

The album features the international hit 'I Love It', which reached the top ten in multiple countries and became a defining anthem of the early 2010s party scene. Its energetic sound and lyrics resonated widely, influencing the pop music direction of that era. This is... Icona Pop marked the duo's debut studio album, following their breakout single 'I Love It' in 2012. Released in September 2013, it solidified their place in the electropop landscape as they transitioned from underground success to mainstream recognition.

Who is This Is... Icona Pop for?

This Is... Icona Pop works well if you're into explosive party anthem energy, infectious hooks for dancing and steady flow for celebrations.

How many songs are on This Is... Icona Pop?

This Is... Icona Pop has 15 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

This Is... Icona Pop

Icona Pop · 2013

47 min · 15 tracks · synth-pop

A frenetic blend of synth-driven beats and anthemic choruses designed for euphoric dance floors.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Love It — As the album's lead single, this track epitomizes Icona Pop's signature style with its catchy chorus and rebellious spirit, becoming a worldwide anthem.
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All Night — This track showcases infectious energy and a celebration of nightlife, perfectly capturing the essence of youthful exuberance central to the album's theme.
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Ready for the Weekend — With its upbeat tempo and party-oriented lyrics, this song embodies the carefree vibe that defines much of Icona Pop's sound and appeal.
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On a Roll — This track blends playful lyrics with an irresistible hook, representing the album's overall celebration of empowerment and fun.

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 delivers energetic synth-pop but lacks depth and cohesion in its later tracks.

What we noticed

Several tracks feature repeated choruses that emphasize anthemic qualities, encouraging listener participation.
The final three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a brief respite before concluding with the remix of 'I Love It'.

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 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

explosive party anthem energy
infectious hooks for dancing
steady flow for celebrations
feel-good tracks for gatherings
sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek deep lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context: This is... Icona Pop marked the duo's debut studio album, following their breakout single 'I Love It' in 2012. Released in September 2013, it solidified their place in the electropop landscape as they transitioned from underground success to mainstream recognition.
Stylistic neighbors: Charli XCX· Kesha· Dua Lipa