’77 – High Decibels (2011)

Is it possible for an AC/DC like band to outdo AC/DC? If there was a band up to the challenge, ’77 would be the act. ’77 recently released their sophomore effort, High Decibels, and they show no sign of the dreaded sophomore slump.

Singer Armand Valeta continues to show his near perfect vocal mimicry of AC/DC’s legendary singer Bon Scott. His brother, LG Valeta, has Angus Young’s sound and style down to perfection. Sure the music or style isn’t very original, but what ’77 lacks in originality, they show in the pure passion they devoted to the music. Their latest effort High Decibels is a another hard rockin’ affair that will please those that enjoyed the band’s debut album, 21st Century Rock. Some of my favorites on this CD are the high octane title track “High Decibels”, “Let’s Beat It Up” and “Gimme A Dollar”.

If you need an AC/DC like fix to hold you over until Brian Johnson & Angus Young record another album, High Decibels is an album, you will want to purchase. I enjoyed it, and I think you will too.

You can listen to the song “High Decibels” below! The album is available for purchase at this link.

Check it out!

Rating: Out of 10

Track Listing:

01. High Decibels
02. (Gotta Go) Gotta Hit the Road
03. Are You Ready For Rock ‘N Roll
04. Let’s Beat It Up
05. Back Door Man
06. Give Me A Dollar
07. This Girl Is On Fire
08. Melting In A Spoon
09. Since You’ve Been Gone
10. Promised Land
11. Things You Can’t Talk About (Bonus Track)

’77 is

Armand Valeta – Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
LG Valeta – Lead Guitar
Johnnie Dolphin – Drums
Raw – Bass

Comments

Steve February 14, 2012 · Reply

Found out about 77 on the Listenable Records sampler and I’m hugely impressed as I grew up on Bon Scott-era AC/DC (much better than the Brian Johnson era IMO). Great site too! Thanks guys