On this day August 24, 1989, Icon released their fourth studio album, Right Between the Eyes. The Arizona hard rock band continued to deliver a polished mix of melodic hard rock and heavy metal with songs including Two for the Road, Taking My Breath Away, Naked Eyes, Holy Man’s War, and the title track Right Between the Eyes. The album showcased the powerful vocals of Jerry Harrison and the band’s sharp musicianship.
Released during the closing years of the 1980s hard rock era, Right Between the Eyes gave Icon another strong collection of melodic rock songs with memorable hooks and driving guitar work. While the band never achieved the commercial success of some of their peers, they built a loyal following that continues to appreciate their music today.
80s insight: Right Between the Eyes was Icon’s final studio album before the band went on hiatus. It remains a favorite among fans of melodic hard rock and is often considered one of the hidden gems of the late 1980s metal scene.
