AC/DC – Back In Black (Release Year-1980)
I couldn’t think of another release more appropriate to start up the new Classic Metal Reviews feature, than AC/DC’s. Back In Black.
Whether you like them or not, few band’s have experienced the level of success that AC/DC has achieved. AC/DC’s Back In Black has sold over 42 million units worldwide, making it one of the must successful releases in music history. Most bands would be happy if their entire catalog sold this amount.
After the death of Bon Scott, the band soldiered on. No one knew how this release would turn out. This is the band’s first disc featuring singer Brian Johnson. With Mutt Lange at the helm as producer, the band crafted their most popular release ever.
From the opening bells of Hells Bells, you know this is going to be a classic record. It is rare for me to listen to a whole CD all the way through, and not have a song or two that I don’t like. This is not the the case with Back in Black.
I love all of the songs on this disc, by my absolute favorites are Shoot To Thrill, Back In Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, Have A Drink on Me, and Shake a Leg.
This is a disc that stands up well, and does not sound dated in 2007. I can’t think of one thing I would change on this record.
It is a hard rock/metal landmark release that no collection should be without. If you don’t own this, what are you waiting for. 42 Million people can’t be wrong!
Rating: Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Hells Bells
2. Shoot To Thrill
3. What Do You Do For Money Honey
4. Givin The Dog A Bone
5. Let Me Put My Love Into You
6. Back In Black
7. You Shook Me All Night Long
8. Have A Drink On Me
9. Shake A Leg
10. Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution
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Brian Johnson is great, but if Bon Scott hadn’t died, AC/DC would have rivaled The Rolling Stones as what many consider the best R&R band ever. Bon Scott’s stage presence was every bit as powerful as Mick Jagger and I would argue that the song writing was just as good as the Stones, and Keith Richards is good but Angus Young is awesome. Rest in Peace, Bon!
Check out this video link. This is ROCK AND ROLL, no frills, small club, loud music. Bon and Angus kicked ass in this one!
Why Lange ?? Because of the albums he produced from ’79 to ’81 ???? What’s he got 2 do w/Black Ice ???
ac dc ….hmmmm …how can such bluesy rock mainstream to the greatest hard rock album ever….we have to give angus young his props and of course john”mutt” lange who we owe as much credit