The Iron Icon

The Iron Icon is the second EP by Clay People, released in August 1995 by Re-Constriction Records.[2][3]

The Iron Icon
EP by Clay People
Released	August 1995 (1995-08)[1]
Studio	Track in the Box (Baltimore, MD)
Genre	Industrial metal, alternative metal
Length	27:54
Label	Re-Constriction
Producer	Van Christie, Daniel Neet, Adam Yoffe
Clay People chronology
Firetribe (1993) The Iron Icon (1995) Cringe (1995)

Packaging

The Japanese porcelain artwork was chosen by Re-Constriction Records label owner Chase.[4]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]

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."[5] Aiding & Abetting gave the album a positive review and praised the band's change in artistic direction towards a more heavy metal sound.[6] Sonic Boom credited Daniel Neet's vocals and the album's unique vocal mix as being among the highpoints of the album.[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Alex Eller, Brian McGarvey, Daniel Neet and Will Nivens.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Lethargic"	3:59
2.	"We Are All Sick"	4:31
3.	"Palegod"	3:57
4.	"Victims"	3:47
5.	"Rusted Iron Turning Wheel"	5:41
6.	"Spit"	5:59

Personnel

Adapted from The Iron Icon liner notes.[8]

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

1. Barnhart, Becky (2000). "Schwann Spectrum". Schwann Spectrum. Stereophile, Incorporated. 9 (2): 49. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
2. "Clay People - The Iron Icon". Option. Sonic Options Network. 30-35: 98. 1996. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
3. Yücel, Ilker (December 25, 2017). "The Clay People InterView: Conquering the Colossus". ReGen. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
4. Reed, S. Alexander (July 11, 2013). Assimilate: A Critical History of Industrial Music. Oxford University Press. p. 261. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
5. Anderson, Jason. "Clay People: The Iron Icon > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
6. Worley, Jon (September 4, 1995). "Clay People: The Iron Icon". Aiding & Abetting (85). Retrieved November 28, 2019.
7. Christian, Chris (September 1995). "Clay People: The Iron Icon ". Sonic Boom. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
8. The Iron Icon (booklet). Clay People. San Diego, California: Re-Constriction Records. 1995.CS1 maint: others (link)

External links

• The Iron Icon at Discogs (list of releases)