Iconic (EP)

Iconic
EP by
Icona Pop
Released1 August 2012 (2012-08-01)
GenreSynth-pop
Length18:31
Labels
Icona Pop chronology
Nights Like This
(2011)		 Iconic
(2012)		 Icona Pop
(2012)

Iconic is the second extended play by Swedish synth-pop duo Icona Pop. It was released on 1 August 2012 through TEN Music Group. The EP was preceded by the lead single "I Love It", which scored an international hit, peaking at number one in the United Kingdom and seven in the United States.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarHalf star[1]
ConsequenceC–[2]
Pitchfork7.5/10[3]
Rolling StoneStarStarStarHalf star[4]

Heather Phares of AllMusic said Iconic "gives a good idea of where Icona Pop have been and where they're headed".[1] Frank Mojica of Consequence said, "Icona Pop goes further than capturing the youthful sounds of 2012 on The Iconic; it's the "couldn't care less," "anything goes" spirit that's been documented".[2] Andrew Martin of Complex said, "If you like big synths, heavy beats, and huge vocals, you're going to dig this".[5]

Lindsay Zoladz of Pitchfork called it "a more assured collection of songs that sheds some light on what sets Icona Pop apart from their Swede-pop compatriots".[3] Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone noted that the duo "sound like the female half of Abba kicking Fernando downstairs in a drunken rage – or maybe Ace of Base if the sign they saw was flashing blue lights".[4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Love It" (featuring Charli XCX)
2:37
2."Ready for the Weekend"
  • Caroline Hjelt
  • Aino Jawo
  • Elof Loelv
  • Tove Lo
  • Elof Loelv
2:42
3."Good for You"
  • Fredrik Berger
  • Patrik Berger
  • Aino Jawo
  • Caroline Hjelt
Tysper3:27
4."Manners"
  • Patrik Berger
  • Aino Jawo
  • Caroline Hjelt
  • Fredrik Berger
Patrik Berger3:31
5."Top Rated"
  • Fredrik Berger
  • Vashington
  • Elof Loelv
Patrik Berger2:59
6."Sun Goes Down" (featuring The Knocks and St. Lucia)
3:15
Total length:18:31
Australian Tour Edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
7."Manners" (Style of Eye Remix)
  • Patrik Berger
  • Aino Jawo
  • Caroline Hjelt
  • Fredrik Berger
Style of Eye6:01
8."I Love It" (Apocalypto Remix)
Apocalypto6:13

Charts

References

  1. 1 2 Phares, Heather. "Iconic – Icona Pop | Album". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 Mojica, Frank (19 October 2012). "Album Review: Icona Pop – The Iconic EP". Consequence. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  3. 1 2 Zoladz, Lindsay (17 October 2012). "Icona Pop: The Iconic EP". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  4. 1 2 Sheffield, Rob (3 December 2012). "Iconic". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 10 December 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Martin, Andrew (16 October 2012). "EP Stream: Icona Pop Iconic". Complex. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Icona Pop Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "Icona Pop Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  8. ↑ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
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