Back Breaker Explained

Back Breaker
Type:studio
Artist:the Showdown
Cover:Backbreaker.jpg
Released:August 19, 2008
Recorded:2007–2008
Genre:Christian metal, thrash metal, hardcore punk
Length:44:09
Label:Solid State
Producer:Jeremiah Scott
Prev Title:Temptation Come My Way
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Blood in the Gears
Next Year:2010

Back Breaker is the third album from American Christian metal band the Showdown. It is their first album with Solid State Records.[1] On June 27, 2008, The Showdown released the track listing.[2] 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.

Style

The 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.",[3] 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.[4]

The album cover was designed by Ryan Clark and features Mark Dugdale as its model.[5]

Track listing

  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

Credits

The Showdown[6]

Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Showdown - BANDSONFIRE Christ-centered Hardcore/Metal/Emo/Punk/Alternative & more . 2008-04-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080917062432/http://www.bandsonfire.com/spip.php?article1787 . 2008-09-17 . dead .
  2. Web site: Back Breaker track listing . 2008-06-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080924043122/http://www.waytooloud.com/2008/06/27/the-showdown-post-track-list-for-new-album/ . 2008-09-24 . dead .
  3. Web site: The Showdown to release Temptation Come My Way . 2011-02-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120401143606/http://musicremedy.com/t/the-showdown/album/temptation-come-my-way-3573.html . 2012-04-01 .
  4. News: Music Review: Back Breaker, The Showdown . Cleveland Leader . 2008-09-05 . 25 August 2008 . Francis . Petruziello . https://web.archive.org/web/20080924053332/http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/6530. 24 September 2008 . live.
  5. Web site: Invisible Creature Exclusive: Demon Hunter's Ryan Clark Calls on Power of Zeus for The Showdown's Cover Art . 2008-09-05 . 17 July 2008 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080915082455/http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2008/07/17/invisible-creature-exclusive-demon-hunters-ryan-clark-calls-on-power-of-zeus-for-the-showdowns-cover-art/. 15 September 2008 . dead.
  6. Back Breaker credits on AllMusic. AllMusic. July 6, 2015.

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