Damn the Torpedoes

by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Damn the Torpedoes cover art

Born from a contentious legal battle that saw Tom Petty declare bankruptcy to gain artistic control, 'Damn the Torpedoes' was a commercial and critical breakthrough that established the band as major rock stars. Co-produced by Jimmy Iovine, the album features a powerful, polished sound that highlights The Heartbreakers' tight, driving instrumentation on enduring heartland rock anthems like "Refugee" and "Don't Do Me Like That". The record combines Petty's direct, hook-laden songwriting with the band's energetic performance, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the album-oriented rock era.

Genres

  • Heartland Rock
  • Rock & Roll

Tracklist

  1. Refugee
  2. Here Comes My Girl
  3. Even The Losers
  4. Shadow Of A Doubt (A Complex Kid)
  5. Century City
  6. Don't Do Me Like That
  7. You Tell Me
  8. What Are You Doin' In My Life?
  9. Louisiana Rain