''Back Breaker'' is the third album from American

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band the Showdown. It is their first album with

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. On June 27, 2008, The Showdown released the track listing. 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.", while this album has moved towards their

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influences. Each of the album's song titles are based on

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storylines. The album cover was designed by Ryan Clark and features

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as its model.

Track listing

Credits

The Showdown * David Bunton – vocals * Josh Childers – guitar * A. J. Barrette – drums * Eric Koruschak – bass * Travis Bailey – guitar Production * Jeremiah Scott – producer * Ryan Clark – artwork *

– model for artwork *

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– A&R * Troy Glessner – mastering * J.R. McNeely – mixing * Jerad Knudson – photography * Chris Byrnes – assistant * Justin Burns – editing

References

{{Authority control The Showdown (band) albums 2008 albums Solid State Records albums