| You Can't Kill Us | ||||
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| Released | November 25, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 44:09 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
| Producer | Mike Green [3] | |||
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You Can't Kill Us is the third studio album by American rock band Icon for Hire. Released on November 25, 2016, the album was released independently. [4] [5] [6]
On March 15, 2016, the band announced a Kickstarter campaign for their third album, You Can't Kill Us. [7] The album would be released throughout the year, with three new songs released to campaign backers every three months. The band raised $127,200, exceeding their initial goal of $2,016. [8] "Supposed to Be" was released as the lead single from the album among its first group of releases, and received a music video on July 22, 2016, which was directed by Jamie Holt and included fans who donated to their Kickstarter campaign. [9] [ better source needed ]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Prelude Press |  [10] |
All lyrics are written by Icon for Hire; all music is composed by Ariel.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Supposed to Be" | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Demons" | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Pulse" | 3:11 |
| 4. | "The Magic" | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Happy Hurts" | 3:59 |
| 6. | "You Were Wrong" | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Too Loud" | 2:51 |
| 8. | "War" | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Under the Knife" | 3:39 |
| 10. | "Here We Are" | 3:16 |
| 11. | "Get Well II" | 3:03 |
| 12. | "Invincible" | 3:06 |
| 13. | "You Can't Kill Us" | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 44:09 | |
Adapted from the album liner notes. [12]
Icon for Hire
Additional musicians
Production
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [13] | 180 |
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [14] | 10 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) [15] | 5 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [16] | 9 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [17] | 16 |
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