"Damn The Torpedoes" is the third studio album from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers and was the first Tom Petty record produced by Jimmy Iovine. The album is regularly regarded as Petty's breakout album as it features many of the most notable songs released from the band including "Refugee", "Here Comes My Girl", and "Don't Do Me Like That". The timing was perfect for the band as FM radio was at its height and rock n' roll needed someone to fill the void and bring in the 80's with a bang. Tom Petty became a household name after this record and jump started his superstar path.
You can just tell that Tom Petty is a rocker at heart. The influences are pure as you can hear remnants of Bob Dylan and The Beatles sprinkled into his early work. The unique way that Petty phrases and delivers his lyrics is what I believe sets him apart from the competition. He could fill up a sentence unlike anyone from his era and combine that with his look and robust attitude it truly made The Heartbreakers a stand out act.
Basically every track on here became an FM radio/classic rock staple. The album isn't extraordinarily long as it only clock in at 36 and a half minutes, but it certainly packs a punch with all the classic singles released off of "Damn The Torpedoes". His two previous albums had smatterings of good songs like "Breakdown" off of his self-titled debut and "I Need To Know" off of "You're Gonna Get It!" but this album became the one that everyone was patiently waiting for from Tom Petty.
Final Summary:
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers created a classic album back in 1979 during a time where punk was the scene, rock n' roll needed a new face, and a new decade left a lot of people wondering what would come next on the horizon of music. Tom Petty filled the void with this album as all the breakout singles emcompassed the time period and provided a spark that rock n' roll desperately needed.
Rating: 8.9/10
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