Airbourne – Running Wild (Release Year – 2007)
Getting my hands on a copy of Airbourne’s debut, Running Wild has been one of 2007’s biggest ordering challenges. After a month of waiting and a few follow up calls to check on my order, the disc finally arrived in the mail. The $25,000 question is, was this disc worth the wait.
Damn straight it was! Running Wild could end up being one of my top hard rock CD’s of the year.
Airbourne’s style of music is easily compared to AC/DC type of party rock. These Aussie rockers do it right by coming out with a full disc of hard rocking tunes that totally kick ass! Songs that are full of great drumming, guitar solos, sing along choruses and massive energy. What more could you want?
Stand Up for Rock ‘N’ Roll is the type of anthem that will get you off of your Barcalounger, make you throw your fist in the air, and scream “Hell Yeah”! This is a high energy rocker that will make you a new Airbourne fan on the first listen.
Runnin’ Wild is a catchy sing along anthem, that will give you whiplash from all of the headbanging you WILL be doing.
Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast is the first song that I ever heard by Airbourne. It only took one listen for me to start trying to find out more about this group. This is another sing along anthem that rocks hard.
If the first three videos above haven’t made you a fan yet, you have probably clicked on the Hard Rock Hideout address by accident.
Those of you that are still reading are probably asking, “how are the rest of the songs?” Without breaking the songs down any further, every single song on this record rocks. Their are no wimpy power ballads. There are no songs that you will want to skip. This is great party music all the way until the last song Let’s Ride.
WARNING!!After you listen to this disc, the first time, you may find yourself hitting repeat.
I have heard a lot of bands recreate the AC/DC sound over the years, and I think Airbourne does it better than most of them. Running Wild is a compact disc that will surpass the expectations of most hard rock fans. 80’s rock fans and AC/DC fans will love this.
You can pick this up at Impulse Music, CD Inzane, and a through the HRH storefront at Amazon.com. Go Get It!
You can check out Airbourne on the web at their myspace page here, and at AirbourneRock.com.
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Stand Up for Rock ‘N’ Roll
2. Runnin’ Wild
3. Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast
4. Diamond in the Rough
5. Fat City
6. Blackjack
7. What’s Eatin’ You
8. Girls in Black
9. Cheap Wine & Cheaper Women
10. Heartbreaker
11. Let’s Ride
Airbourne is:
Joel O’Keeffe – Vocals, Lead Guitar
Ryan O’Keeffe – Drums
David Roads – Rhythm Guitar
Justin Street – Bass Guitar
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Thanks. I will be buying this now that I’ve listened to it.
Is like AC/DC, that why I like this new band,
Airbourne rocks!
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I got a chance to see Airbourne 2 nights ago in a small club for just $10. They were nothing short of fantastic!. They played the entire Runnin Wild record. Just wished is was longer. Very cool guys that were part of the crowd while they werent bustin their ass setting up, on stage or breaking down the set. Endeverafter and Stone Rider were also on the bill and did not disappoint at all!! It’s good to see old school rock n roll trying to make a comeback. If any one has the chance to catch this tour…DO IT!
btw…Keep up the good work HRH. Great Site!
I had discovered this hit single over the weekend, which at first I thought it was an old AC/DC hit, then as I found out what the song was and who it was from I automatically jotted down the song, then checked out their website, while drinking beer and smokin,’ COOL SHIT!!
Airbourne kicks more ass than anything I heard all of last year. No matter what kinda shitty mood I’m in, pop in some Airbourne, and I feel better. Hell, I feel like drinking!
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Sorry you didn’t like the CD Nigel. Airbourne won’t win any points for originality, but as far as hard rock goes, this CD rocks.
Sorry for the spelling errors Im a bit pissed…
These guys scream try hard. Their guitarists are nowhere near as good as the young brothers in terms of writing or lead playing and their singer becomes irritating after a while. Their lyrics sound like they were writting by a child (not of the caliber of Gerald Bostock). Their mix is terrible. I cant be bothered going on. Why cant a band do something original thats cool anymore.