You could go into the album in the category of rock grab, it would not stand out negatively. Instead of a large orchestra to use and to create a colorful classic score takes Djawadi to the character cue to create rocking cool sounds. This hard metallic sound is a very good component and fits perfectly with the Iron Man. Here shows Djawadi that you can go the conventional way does not always have to make something good. In some pieces then sneaks but the more conservative approach. "Vacations Over" is a beautiful piece full of warmth and "Extra Dry and Extra Olives" even sneaks a delicate love theme! These moments need the soundtrack as well, because otherwise it is fired on all cylinders and the Rock Sound greets one.
"Driving with the Top Dawm" is the by far the best piece of the album, no, it is also the inspiration for the sound and is taken up again in several other pieces. A real rocker goes extremely ear and fixes itself there. As a theme he used in his role as a guide through the music and if you like this item, you will also like the album. Unfortunately, the music is not reached again this quality, next to the rock elements are Synteziser and electronics in the foreground. This all sounds good and makes his fun, but is unfortunately totally interchangeable.
Drums and guitars define the sound that is dominated by a lot of action and is just too ridiculous rough. You can love it or hate it totally and curse, both approaches I can understand. I like this kind of music even though I can certainly see your weaknesses. This score is not something very interchangeable and for everyone.
Conclusion: A Firecracker, several great pieces and overall a very appropriate sound are the complete opposite vorhersehbarket. Djawadi delivers what you would expect and certainly not convinced everyone. I find the sound to match the particular film and may the album by House know, even if it is not the great revelation.