Back Breaker is the third album from American Christian metal band the Showdown. It is their first album with Solid State Records.[4] On June 27, 2008, The Showdown released the track listing.[5] On August 19, 2008, the album was released in stores. It is the last album to feature guitarist Travis Bailey, bassist Eric Koruschak, and drummer AJ Barrette.
| Back Breaker | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 19, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||
| Genre | Christian metal, thrash metal, hardcore punk[1] | |||
| Length | 44:09 | |||
| Label | Solid State | |||
| Producer | Jeremiah Scott | |||
| The Showdown chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk.net | 88%[2] |
| Indie Vision Music | 9.5/10[1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   [3] |
Style
editThe style of Back Breaker has proved to be somewhat a mix of their first two albums. They have returned to the heavier sound of A Chorus of Obliteration, while still keeping some of the southern elements of Temptation Come My Way. Lead vocalist Dave Bunton uses harsh screaming, growling, and yelling often, but also mixes in some singing. The band characterized Temptation Come My Way as being their "Black Album.",[6] while this album has moved towards their Pantera influences. Drummer A.J. Barrette brings back more double bass for this album. Each of the album's song titles is based on Greek mythology storylines.[7]
The album cover was designed by Ryan Clark and features Mark Dugdale as its model.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Titanomachy - The Beginning" | 2:42 |
| 2. | "Hephaestus - The Hammer Of The Gods" | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Aphrodite - The Disillusionaire" | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Achilles - The Backbreaker" | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Prometheus - The Fires Of Deliverance" | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Cerberus - The Hellhound Awaits" | 4:27 |
| 7. | "Odysseus - A Song of Hope" | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Aries - I Am Vengeance" | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Infernus - You Will Move" | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Nemesis - Give Us This Day" | 3:53 |
| 11. | "Medea - One Foot In Hell" | 5:12 |
| Total length: | 45:47 | |
Credits
editThe Showdown[9]
- David Bunton – vocals
- Josh Childers – guitar
- A.J Barrette – drums
- Eric Koruschak – bass
- Travis Bailey – guitar
Production
- Jeremiah Scott – producer
- Ryan Clark – artwork
- Mark Dugdale – model for artwork
- Jon Dunn – A&R
- Troy Glessner – mastering
- J.R. McNeely – mixing
- Jerad Knudson – photography
- Chris Byrnes – assistant
- Justin Burns – editing
References
edit- ^ a b "Album Review : The Showdown - Back Breaker". www.indievisionmusic.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Showdown, The - Back Breaker Album Review". Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "The Showdown, "Back Breaker" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "The Showdown - BANDSONFIRE | Christ-centered Hardcore/Metal/Emo/Punk/Alternative & more". Archived from the original on 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
- ^ "Back Breaker track listing". Archived from the original on 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ "The Showdown to release Temptation Come My Way". Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
- ^ Petruziello, Francis (25 August 2008). "Music Review: Back Breaker, The Showdown". Cleveland Leader. Archived from the original on 24 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ^ "Invisible Creature Exclusive: Demon Hunter's Ryan Clark Calls on Power of Zeus for The Showdown's Cover Art". MTV. 17 July 2008. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- ^ "Back Breaker credits on AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2015.