The Iron Icon is the second EP by The Clay People, released in August 1995 by record label Re-Constriction Records.
Packaging The Japanese porcelain artwork was chosen by Re-Constriction Records label owner Chase.
Reception
Jason Anderson of allmusic gave The Iron Icon four out of five stars, calling the music "extremely loud and abusive industrial noise" and "repetitive in sonic texture, lyrical concept, and also in its bludgeoning tone." Aiding & Abetting gave the album a positive review and praised the band's change in artistic direction towards a more heavy metal sound. Sonic Boom credited Daniel Neet's vocals and the album's unique vocal mix as being among the highpoints of the album.
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from The Iron Icon liner notes.
Clay People Alex Eller – keyboards, programming, pre-production Brian McGarvey – electric guitar Daniel Neet – lead vocals, production Will Nivens – drums
Production and design Duane Beer – loops, sampler Burton C. Bell – backing vocals Chase – design Van Christie – production James Galas – design Jason McNinch – production Jeff Motch – design Mud – sampler, mastering Will Nivens – production Steven – sampler Alex Welz – backing vocals Adam Yoffe – production, pre-production
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United States 1995 Re-Constriction CD REC-015
References
External links The Iron Icon at Discogs (list of releases)