Back Breaker

For the Cloak & Dagger episode, see Back Breaker (Cloak & Dagger).

Back Breaker
Studio album by the Showdown
Released	August 19, 2008
Recorded	2007–2008
Studio	Anthem Productions, Nashville, Tennessee
Genre	Christian metal, thrash metal, hardcore punk [1]
Length	44:09
Label	Solid State
Producer	Jeremiah Scott
The Showdown chronology
Temptation Come My Way (2007) Back Breaker (2008) Blood in the Gears (2010)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AbsolutePunk.net	88% [2]
AllMusic	[3]
Indie Vision Music	9.5/10 [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout	[4]

Back Breaker is the third album from American Christian metal band the Showdown. It is their first album with Solid State Records. ^[5] On June 27, 2008, The Showdown released the track listing. ^[6] 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.", ^[7] while this album has moved towards their Pantera influences. Each of the album's song titles are based on Greek mythology storylines. ^[8]

The album cover was designed by Ryan Clark and features Mark Dugdale as its model. ^[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by the Showdown

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

The Showdown ^[10]

• 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

1. "Album Review : The Showdown - Back Breaker". www.indievisionmusic.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
2. "Showdown, The - Back Breaker Album Review". Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
3. Prato, Greg. "Back Breaker - The Showdown". AllMusic . Retrieved December 9, 2024.
4. "The Showdown, "Back Breaker" Review". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
5. "The Showdown - BANDSONFIRE | Christ-centered Hardcore/Metal/Emo/Punk/Alternative & more". Archived from the original on 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
6. "Back Breaker track listing". Archived from the original on 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
7. "The Showdown to release Temptation Come My Way". Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
8. 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.
9. "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.
10. "Back Breaker credits on AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2015.