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Good AC/DC album. If you like AC/DC, you'll like it.
I was pleasantly surprised by this album. I'm sure I've heard a lot of the tracks before, but they'd never stood out, and while this isn't a genre I really love, I think of this as a surprisingly strong exemplar. + Very tight arrangements, without _too_ much guitar wankery + Every time I listened to this, I caught myself tapping my toes or bobbing my head along + More bluesy than I had remembered from the band, particular Night Prowler - Not a lot of variety; most of the songs sound pretty similar to each other, though there's enough solid production to find things to enjoy even if they don't sound _that_ different - A little goes a long way, and I can't imagine listening to this on repeat I'd call this a 3.5, but I was expecting less so will round up. Would listen again, though probably only in certain moods.
Good constant rock, maybe slightly one nited
It’s a classic. Classic rock isn’t 100% my thing though.
pretty good.
If you think every AC/DC song sounds the same, you’re not actively listening to AC/DC. Sure, there’s a blues-based branding to their vision for hard rock. Though potentially adolescent, Highway to Hell shows sonic diversity and a real knack for a chorus. You can’t tell me that the title track and “Touch Too Much” sound the same or that those hooks aren’t independently recognizable. Especially on its back half, with songs like “Love Hungry Man” and “Night Prowler,” there is room for a different presentation. On top of this, the playing is so cool; AC/DC isn’t a “flash” band, but a “flourish” band, and you can hear those flourishes all throughout this record. And look, I would never say that AC/DC are a flawless band. Sometimes they get too bluesy for me, like “Beating Around the Bush,” or even speed past the song before it can have time to breathe, like “Get It Hot.” But I would almost always defend AC/DC. I could see an argument that they are a singles band (because a Greatest Hits puts their talents right at the forefront), but I’d be damned if you tried to argue that almost every AC/DC album from High Voltage through For Those About to Rock isn’t a solid, true blue, 8/10 across the board, at the very least. And maybe that’s because I support whatever AC/DC is selling, and I stand by their whole vibe, but these are just great hard rock albums. Especially with Bon Scott, whose charisma carries his performance, and is only enhanced by the impeccable recording on this particular album Just because it’s a cheeseburger doesn’t mean that every cheeseburger isn’t unique, y’know? And Highway to Hell is a damn good cheeseburger, motherfucker!
High energy Aussie rock. Well made album, makes me want to jump up and down in a mosh pit.
Very old school loved it, rocky loud mentally nice
Always a good listen.
Look. It's ACDC. We all know what this will sound like.
Fun album, not sure we need 2+ AC/DC albums on the list, but it was enjoyable.
The best AC/DC album of the Bon Scott era for sure.
First time listening to a full album. Rather enjoyed it.
This album is only worth listening to when you're driving a cool car. 4/5 because it's not as bad as some albums and there are worse ones out there.
From the opening riffs of track one, AC/DC were finally impossible to ignore and although tragedy was just around the corner, this is their landmark album. Dodgy lyrics aside ("Night Prowler" is particularly obnoxious), this is excellent stuff: solid rhythms, distinctive lead guitar and histrionic vocals. Nice, clean production, too.
This album is basically the definition of rock. It's great and all the songs work. The only issue is that it is missing something. There's nothing that makes it stand out compared to other rock albums. Even with that, this is an essential album.
It's a classic and it means a lot to me.
Bangers
So many unknown bangers, but they do blend into one
Yes, all AC/DC songs sound the same. But it’s a great sound.
A low 4 just for fun.
Kæmpe album. Det er en af de første møder jeg havde med dem da jeg spillede GTA godt 30 år efter det blev udgivet. 😅 Jeg nød det, og især at det var holdt kort.
It's been said that AC/DC has made one album but released it a dozen times. I tend to agree, but it's ok if that album is good. These albums are straightforward balls to the wall rock and there is certainly room for that in this world. Washing a Camaro to in my driveway while wearing ill fitting denim shorts and a tank top seems like a perfect time to listen to it, but playing it on a Friday afternoon will wrapping up for the week works, too.
Epic album. Being a rock fan I absolutely loved it and would love to have another listen.
Fun fact - Highway to Hell is named after Canning Hwy which is close to where I live. I've driven on it countless times over the years. There's not much to say about this album and band that hasn't been said repeatedly by everyone else. But I can talk about the bogan culture that spawned this music. It's a culture of hard people, hard music, fast V8 cars and alcohol abuse. But it's also about having fun, mateship and tongue in cheek humor. Stemming from the 70's it still exists to this day. So put on your best black t shirt, grab your sheila, fire up the kinga, head down the Raffles and get maggoted carnt.
slay
I just to listen this all the time when I was younger, therefore 4/5!
It is interesting to compare the two "eras" of Acdc. Even though the whole vibe is pretty much the same across the board, the vocals have that distinction between the two.
Chock full of classic bangers but not enough variety to keep me engaged...
This is straightforward rock ‘n’ roll. I wasn’t really looking forward to this album. I mean how many times have I heard that song? But it turns out that I had completely forgotten how raw, powerful and energetic this band is. This is straightforward, 4/4 beats, low-effects guitar and no fancy harmonies; and IT WORKS! Throw in a dash of blues to taste and this album satisfies our Hunger for Rock! OY!
It's awesome and all but we don't need more than one AC/DC album on this list to get the gist. Hell, one song is probably more than enough.
Super catchy songs. 4.0/5.0: Great
I love this record, second only to back in black. So much innuendo i was here for this as a pre-teen. I will say that i believe ac/dc is just a well disguised pop band. they played very familiar and basic keys and cord progressions. You could make an entire axis of awesome song using just ac/dc songs. If you made a band today with billy eilish singing and (insert todays hot producer) playing the same sheet music it would be 100% mainstream pop music. They were basically the Nicki Menaj of the late 70s - mid 80s. (90s ac/dc was a completely different band.)
We salute you, indeed.
I've been to far worse places.
It's not just one song, it's variations on one song.
heck yeah
I can imagine myself being into this in 1979, putting this record on at a party. Soft warm lighting, brown/yellowish/reddish couches, shag carpeting, can’t you just feel that? This is an album that has great energy and is shiny enough for mass audiences. You can tell these guys worked at their craft. They are a tight and precise band. Mutt Lange polished things up even further for mass consumption. No wonder they took off. Add on the later connection to Richard Ramirez, the “Night stalker” and this album has now become immortal.
epic clasic rock
Very good classic hard rock.
Ну это хорошо, это мы знаем, едем дальше
This album rocks, there's not much else to say.
I remember growing up playing Star Wars Battlefront while listening to AC/DC. Album still rocks.
This is our first repeat album and the last one of theirs I ranked quite favorably, so let’s see what we’ve got here. Girls got rhythm - head banging jam Walk all over you - I was liking the song and then the unexpectedly sick guitar solo made me like it even more The second half of the album was pretty monotonous which brought it down for me.
AC/DC reminds me of my friend, Max. He has a tattoo that says “live free or die,” drinks a case of beer a night, and works on old cars in his spare time. He made me laugh a lot, but I don’t see him as much as I used to. Listening to this album today made me happy. Cheers, Maxie!
4 yeah they all sound the same but it’s still good
Just pure, catchy, toe-tapping rock and roll. It’s not exactly complex but who cares? AC/DC has always been primal, below the belt kind of stuff. Malcolm Young’s guitar holds down the riff while Angus is given the freedom to explore the solos. And the drummer NEVER plays a fill, just holds down the beat. The result is a simple, stripped down sound that just gets in your head.
Can all sound a bit repetitive but it still rocks!
Bang your head to iconic rock n' roll
"Highway to Hell" by AC/DC is a quintessential hard rock album that solidified the band's status as rock icons. Released in 1979, it features some of AC/DC's most memorable tracks, including the title track "Highway to Hell," "Girls Got Rhythm," and "Touch Too Much." The album is characterized by its raw energy, driving rhythms, and gritty vocals of lead singer Bon Scott. The production, helmed by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, is tight and powerful, perfectly capturing the band's signature sound. While "Highway to Hell" is often overshadowed by the tragic death of Bon Scott shortly after its release, the album remains a testament to AC/DC's enduring legacy in the world of rock music. It's a must-listen for fans of classic rock and hard-hitting anthems.
Good stuff, but mostly all sounds the same. That's not awful, but it is unfortunate that the main song that stands out ("Night Prowler") is... well, basically what the title sounds like. Yeeeeek.
"Touch too much" is my favourite
А здесь вообще нужны какие то комментарии? это БАЗА хард рока, лучший альбом ацдц, и в принципе настоящая классика. 5 не поставил просто потому что признаю что группа местами страдает от самоповторов, хоть конкретно на этом альбоме это менее всего заметно. А так это тот самый альбом который можно включить в любой ситуации и ты не ошибешься
Very nostalgic for me because it was one of the albums my dad put on my first iPod.
HELL of a good album. 4/5
Love the bridge in "Walk All Over You". Played "Love Hungry Man" a few times more than I expected.
Basically what I expect from them. Bon era still my favorite. 3.5/5
If someone wants a recommendation for a first AC/DC album to try, this would be a great place to start. Everything that makes the band so special is represented on this album. But candidly HTH has some samey tracks among the greats.
Rick Astley (yes, *that* Rick Astley) says if you want to learn rock 'n roll drums, put on an AC/DC album and play along until you get it right. He's not wrong. This is about as straight-ahead rock and it gets. AC/DC's original singer went out on top. The puerile innuendo, the childish lyrics, and just mindless fun of the anthem rock that AC/DC exemplifies is all on display. Though, unless you're into it, the criticism that hearing one track means you heard them all is more-or-less true. Perhaps the predictability is a comfort? For me it means that, while listening while I work, I don't always notice when one song starts and another ends. Motivation when doing the yard work? Sure. As long as you aren't the type who actually listens to the lyrics. This isn't "high art", but it was never meant to be.
another classic! Strong album, not my favourite ACDC but it holds up!
It's AC/DC, it's exactly what you'd expect from them. Driving blues based rock. Bonn Scott belts out the lyrics as only he could. It's loud It's raw. The title track is obviously the biggest hit off the album, but the rest of it is high energy rock. Classic
Solid AC/DC sound throughout and a fun album. I was surprised there were so few hits on it but it had all their identity.
This is a classic. Agnus Young is a genius with how he comes up with these wonderfully crafted guitar riffs. Its only limitations is how repetitive each song sounds, but I ain't mad at it. Their music was expertly designed to be played on your car stereo as loud as possible, with your windows rolled down. “Night Prowler” is a standout deep cut favorite.
Another solid rock album.
Solid, classic, rock album.
Fantastic riffs. Bon Scott was such a good singer. Fairly one-note standard Rock, but man is it a good note. Standout Songs: Highway to Hell Girls Got Rhythm You Want Blood? Night Prowler
Great hard rock album. Could lose Night Prowler without missing anything. very horny double entendre lyrics throughout which is quaint in a day/age of typically explicit lyrics.
It’s good stuff tbf. Almost dropped it another star because of repetitiveness, but thought that would be harsh. I reckon it helps that I watched School of Rock this week. Simpsons: Yes
Perfect start to an album, straight in there, like a centerback smashing into an opposition forward in the first minute,just to let him know he's there. Great song Walk all overs intro could have been shorter. Really liked shot down in flames and get it hot along with highway to hell There might have been some guitar solos that went on for a little bit too long in some songs. But I suppose that comes with the territory of a rock album. Over all a pleasant listening experience, I will maybe check out some of their other albums aswell
Straight and honest Hardrock.
Musikalisch sehr konstant gehalten - jede Nummer im gleichen Stil. Gutes Album!
AC/DC. I like both the Bon Scott and the Brian Johnson years. Separate chapters and slightly different. Out of all of the Bon Scott albums, Dirty Deeds has got to be the best. Highway to Hell only has one "hit" on it but I think these are all just as good as the title track: Walk All Over You, Beating Around the Bush, Love Hungry Man, Night Prowler
Classic AC/DC. I dig it.
Classic for a reason.
Sure, as with all AC/DC releases it gets a bit repetitive at times, but there’s no doubt that Highway To Hell ranks among the top of their records. The title track is the obvious highlight of the entire first side. It’s Side B that really gets this album moving and makes sure it sticks the landing every time - hard not to when you’re closing on “Night Prowler”.
A lot of this album followed the same formula but if it isn't broke, don't fix it. AC/DC has a great sound mixing their more intense instruments with the Vocals of Scott. Highway To Hell is a great opening song and the rest of the album keeps up the same energy and rock. At 40 minutes the album doesn't drag on and each song is different enough to keep the listener engaged and rocking out.
Great release! Had never heard Touch Too Much.
Not really my kind of music but it’s fun. Better than Back in Black
So glad to listen to this one all the way through!
Didn't listen to this one...because I spent so much time listening to this album growing up. Incredible rock album. Not a stinker in the bunch. One of the last best albums from AC/DC.
Woo hoo RockNRoll I can get behind.
A classic. Have never listened to whole album until now.
Standout: "Highway to Hell," Lyrics/Vocals- 4/5 Instrumentals- 4/5 Vibes- 4/5 This was a fun album, it really made me wish I was having a cookout. Very strong "dad vibes." This album was truly great, I genuinely forgot to get some standout tracks besides "Highway to Hell," which is a great song on its own but as the opener to this album really stands out and becomes far better.
All songs basically the same, but all songs sound great so can't complain!
Oi Oi Oi
Added to favorite library
A classic.
Starting off miteme klassiker- vlt chli overplayed aber s isch trz es guts lied:) Honestly touch too much isch eif sooo guet! Strong fave. Ich lieb s album cover iwie?? Gives off major cool kids vibes.
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Album Nr. 26 AC/DC ist einfach Kult. Gutes Album mit wenigen Schwächen.
Pretty classic fun rock album. Good riffs, fun lyrics. 4/5!
3.7
Good and consistent, but can only listen to so much.
This was great. Good to hear some AC/DC that isn't the hits.
Always a good pump up
3.8 Like a frosted Canadian beer at Boston Pizza. Sure, there is more sophisticated stuff out there but you know what your getting and its always good.
Good fun rock and roll. What stops me giving 5* is it all sounds a little samey when listening all the way through. But enjoyable
Brian Johnson's last album and it's an absolute banger.
Highway to hell is a great album. Feels like most of the other AC/DC Albums, with a few great songs, some really good songs and some songs that just aren’t as memorable. But they certainly are rocking! And if you are in the mood, it’s hard to beat AC/DC!
Great album and very nostalgic for me. Have recently got on vinyl.
these songs rip
A wonderful mix of all the right nostalgia and banging tunes.
It was fun, cool to hear the rest of the album.
Great album.
A classic
Great classic but after a couple songs, I couldn't really listen to more of it within thinking I was listening to a classic rock radio station.
Downloaded 3 songs to my playlist.
Between 3/4. I'm in a decent mood today. 4. Not as many of the classics as you'd expect.
- fantastic rock, iconic voice - love is a big theme despite the screaming lyrical style
Was nice to listen to some AC/DC. Reminds me of hanging around my dad while he did stuff in the garage.
Bon Scott lived quite a life, RIP.
Epic album, but it feels like listening to the same song for 45 mins. Which is nice if you're into it.
Thoughts before listening: I never really got into AC/DC, but their songs have been mainstays throughout my life heard on the radio, at restaurants, and at sport events. I obviously know the title track to this album, but I don't know what else is on here. Probably a couple more classic hits and lots of songs with catchy riffs and plenty of double entendres in the lyrics. It's AC/DC so I know this will be dumb but a really fun listen. Review: Well the only song I recognize is the title track, but I might as well know them all since this is unmistakably an AC/DC album. Since this is the last album with Bon Scott many people would say this is actually the final real AC/DC album. They would certainly polish their sound to insane radio and MTV success with the next one Back in Black. I really enjoyed listening to this album. My favorite songs were the title track, "Beating Around the Bush", "Shot Down in Flames", and "If You Want Blood". Really though I could have put any of these songs on the playlist. AC/DC have an unmistakable sound and they do it very well on this album. This is 4-stars.
I liked the last song a lot. Also I felt like I was watching School of Rock.
Good vibes, no complaints.
This rocks hard. Very catchy and I can see why AC/DC is as popular as they are.
Lots of high energy, though the second half seems slightly more subdued.
AC/DC is often overlooked by me. I forget how varied their work is.
Unvarnished 4/4 high-energy heavy metal. AC/DC is fairly criticized for not having much variety in their sound but there are a lot of great guitar licks and some clever lyrics. Away from the excellent title track, Girls Got Rhythm, Touch Too Much and If You Want Blood are solid songs. Not usually a big fan of metal bands but these guys are fun and this is close to as good as it gets.
Obviously, I know who AC/DC is. For me personally, night prowler is the strongest track on the album, and it’s not close. Of course, my favorite AC/DC songs are the slower moving ones like this, ride on, rock and roll ain’t noise pollution, the jack, ETC. I didn’t dislike any tracks on the record, but I come away saying to myself, “yep, that’s an AC/DC record alright!”
Still working on my rating system. The hits are bangers and the filler tracks are all decent. No bad songs. I guess that’s a 4. Blistering guitar solos. Metal before there was metal. Pretty cool.
This music rocks, from the opening riff it’s just consistent heavy rock and roll. I don’t often listen to a full AC/DC album, usually fine with the hits, not too many notable ‘deep cuts’ here. I do like more of the heavy bluesy tracks like Night Prowler. This set the stage for so much of the 80s metal genre. It may be Bon Scott’s best performance and a shame he didn’t get to enjoy the huge worldwide success on the back of this work.
AC/DC just gets me hype man
cool album with some cool songs that I didn't knew
The biggest asset of AC/DC is Angus Young’s uncanny ability to create an infinite number of incredibly catchy riffs. A close second is Bon Scott’s rough and eternally energized voice. I love the backing vocals provided by Malcolm and Cliff’s funky bass lines and even Phil’s drums, simple as they are. They get the job done, and do it well. Every one of these band members is playing together perfectly. They aren’t doing anything very experimental or out there and it leaves them room to sync together. When Angus goes off on his solos, they feel cemented in the song and not just like and add on. I love this album and always have and always will. I don’t believe the writing is quite on par with some of their contemporaries and I think they’re really only comfortable on one speed. I’d have liked to see them turn down their pace a little more often like the did on “Ride On” off “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” and even “Night Prowler” off this project. That added bit of range would have really propelled their image as one of more than just a horny rock band playing fast music. I enjoy Highway to Hell. 4/5
Already a favorite in some ways! I feel like if i'd listen to this when it first came out (y'know, if I were the right age), I would probably have liked this more. It's not that I don't enjoy it, but this feels like the kind of thing I'd have latched onto in my early 20s or late teens instead of at 40.
One of my fav AC/DC albums!
The songs really rock, and it is clearly a great album, but it still doesn't fully connect with me. I think I would want to hear AC/DC live, as sometimes the potency of these radio hits is reduced when you hear them as background music your whole life.
4.5 really
Not their best one - OK!
A classic record, carried mostly by its opening track. Can’t really go wrong with an album with Bon Scott and his energy. [0106/1001]
Simple songs I listen to from time to time. Get a good feeling then.
AC/DC is always a party and this record is no different - I somehow can’t resist a good romp by this band - and maybe this is not their best outing - but I still enjoyed the brainless fun it exudes.
A very engaging rock ‘n’ roll album. I really liked the lead vocals, his voice was very unique, and of nostalgic of that era. The opening song was of course, the best one on the album, but the rest were not half bad. I am excited to keep listening.
Classic rock and roll album. Great from start to finish
The title track "Highway to Hell" is a great classic hard rock track; the rest of the album is also good, but not great, although I really liked "Beating Around the Bush".
I'd listen to those lead vocals sing anything. Normally not something I'd love, but the vocals sold me. I don't think I'd wanna check out more of AC/DC if their lyrics are all the same, though.
All time classic. But to me not the best acdc album, it is too slickly produced. Has a commercial American sound that to me doesn't suit them. Still great songs though
great to hear the songs on this album that weren't big hits / singles
Night prowler, highway to hell, touch too much,
AC/DC does one trick, really well - making music for cruising down the open road with reckless abandon. A highway to hell, for instance.
Rock solid album. Not my favourite from AC/DC, but it has some awesome tracks. While I don't think this one is perfect front-to-back, it still scores big points for hosting iconic songs. Great listen overall. Fave tracks: Highway to Hell, Beating Around the Bush, If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
Every high school and college boy's heavy metal dream, Highway to Hell is a classic... if you like that sort of thing. It's puerile, aggressive, and misogynist (seriously, Love Hungry Man?). Despite that, Highway to Hell and, especially, the lead off song of the same name, is pure party music. If you are uncomfortable with music that no longer would be considered politically correct, then why the hell are you listening to AC/DC at all? If you can see it for what it is - pure, loud, obnoxious party music - and not be bothered by it then you'll love this album.
Solid album, reminds me of movies with Adam Sandler and Jack Black growing up.
If you love high energy power guitar (which I do) then this is the album for you. I felt like I was doing dishes at triple speed while headbanging to this. I knew the majority of the songs going into this so it was cool to listen to the rest of the album. It did not disappoint on the shredding level. Love Hungry Man was such a change of pace, but I really liked it especially the little bass lick that would come in every so often. I have never gotten super into ACDC even though I know a huge amount of their songs, but I am really hoping another album comes up on this list because this was awesome to listen to a full album by them
I really don’t know much AC/DC but Highway to Hell is so iconic and instantly reminds me of Little Nicky. Great tune. The rest of this album is consistent as hell. Usually not a huge fan of a lot of these arena type bands but this album rocked. Also huge appreciation for Bon Scott’s voice. Never realized how great it is besides the usual AC/DC hits.
Very listenable and great to work to.
So, so very good.
Very good rock album
Brainless hard rock music but I'm here for it. Stand-out: If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
I really like AC/DC's straightforward rock. Great riffs, good solos. I like the vocals. Gotta get it at least a 3.5, so we'll go 4.
Very overplayed but still a timeless album. A plethora of songs in here eligible for the most notorious rock song ever.
Always love some AC/DC. This might be my favorite from the early years.
Rock and roll distilled to its purest essence: driving guitars, thumping bumping bass, and simple hard-hitting drums, AC/DC perfected a formula and figured, why fix what ain't broke? Highway to Hell establish the tone, and the rest of the album follows closely after. As one review wrote, it's big ol' bowl of chocolate ice: each bite tastes the same, but that's not the fault of the ice cream. You either dig it or you don't. Got to admire their consistency and dedication to creating fun, energetic music without pretensions. Not something I would play regularly, but it sure makes for good driving music, or if I ever needed to drink a 30 rack of P.B.R while pretending to fix my car, this would certainly be a fitting soundtrack.
Van dubbeldik hout zaagt men hier dubbeldikke planken, bij de heren van Wisselstroom/Gelijkstroom. Niet een genre dat ik uit mezelf opzet, maar in zijn soort zit er geen nootje te veel of te weinig in.
Wat een verademing na Velvet Underground. Wat een kwaliteitsbrug! Met Highway to Hell ben je ook wel gelijk binnen natuurlijk. AC/DC staat bekend om het muzikale geweld. Maar het is allemaal uiteindelijk best toegankelijk. Dan deed Velvet Underground soms veel meer pijn aan mijn oren. Enige minpuntje van AC/DC is dat het wel veel van hetzelfde is.
Van dik hout zaagt men planken rampetamp ouwemannenrock. Afgezien van highway to hell heb ik geen idee meer hoe al die nummers gingen, maar dat maakt ook helemaal niet uit. Het lijkt allemaal op elkaar, maar het is niet erg, want je kan lekker meeknikkebollen op de maat. En daar kun je gewoon (een magere) 4 sterren mee verdienen.
This must have been insane back in the day, lol
Solid throughout. Don’t know if I like this or Back in Black more. Rating: 4.2
i had fun
I mean, it’s an AC/DC album but they go so hard. If you’re in the mood for it, it could be a 5. If you don’t like the AC/DC sound this album won’t convert you since it’s almost the same song over and over again
You know what you’re gonna get with the thunder from down under. Heavy riffs and old school rock n roll lyrics. Not a classic like Back in Black, but still rocks hard
Title track and Touch Too Much are standouts, the rest is just consistent head bopping toe tapping rock n roll.
Bangin' head-shakin' rock from Australia's best ever band. Don't expect anything sophisticated, just enjoy.
Rockin’
hard not to enjoy
It is straight up 10 headbanger songs. For some almost, for some just... legendary. 4.5/5.
What can we say. Epic rock legends with the songs we know and love. Hard now to believe it was "hard rock" as it sounds like classic rock to hear it again today. Nice to hear, a staple band and one I'm pretty much always up for the way some dudes like Metallica.
16/20
Good old school rock and roll.
marge simpson
It’s got highway to hell and then all the songs sound the same.though there’s nothing wrong with that.Bit disappointing tho.
"Highway to Hell" is an historical track. Reaching almost 1'5B streams on Spotify, it display stats usually obtained by recently released #1 tracks. All of this while being a 70s record. AC/DC's sound is impossible to dislike and it is constant during this album. There are no bad songs included. However, at times, I would not be able to tell different tracks apart. I miss more songs that do their own thing within the album. Great listen.
L'àlbum comença fantàstic, amb una de les cançons més icòniques de la història. Però després d'unes quantes cançons perd força i passa a ser molt normalet. Si no fos per un parell de temes que el salven, es quedaria en 3 estrelles.
AC/DC is one of the instantly recognizable bands of hard rock, and Highway To Hell is one of their most recognizable songs. This probably AC/DC’s second best album (behind Back In Black), and one of the two AC/DC albums I own (along with Back In Black). They’re very good at what they do. That said, they’re a bit of a one trick pony. 4+/5
Classic, the opening is iconic, not my everyday listen but love it
I was always a Bon Scott man. Brian Johnson era AC/DC is great, but they lost a bit of that heavy, almost thrash metal, grit after Bon Scott. This is up there as AC/DC's best, short of High Voltage and Dirty Deeds.
Always playing when I was a baby
Classic rock.
Classic.
God bless Angus Young for those sweet sweet guitar hooks he was put on this earth to provide us with.
I have a soft spot for AC/DC, meaning I love their version of hard rock. But one star off for being over played, which isn't really their fault but still there's only so many times I can hear them scream the song before it gets old. Can't wait for that long awaited acoustic coffee house version of the album to come out...
Bon Scott's last studio album with AC/DC saw them lay down some convincing blues tracks with some memorable riffs. Still sounds good today
Classics
A hard rock classic. Catchy riffs, anthemic choruses, tight sound. Highway to Hell, Touch Too Much, Beating Around the Bush are standouts, but Love Hungry Love Man gets a mention for having a disco-ish rhythm. Overall a great album!
Fun album, Highway to Hell and Girls Got Rhythm best tracks but all solid. Some headbangers, solos, cool music
Bon Scott era AC/DC Is a bit too before my time for it to have really been on my radar but I have to say this is my kind of music even though classic rock isn’t my first rock love. From the song everyone has heard of in Highway to Hell which of a little cliched you have to admit is a cracking opening track, to the final slightly plodding finale Night Prowler there isn’t a bad record on this album. I’m giving the prize for my favourite song to Beating Around the Bush. And a solid 4/5 for the album
Highway to hell ❤️
Good album, well done.
Very good
Not their best album, but definitely up there.
El último gran álbum de la banda junto al mítico Bon Scott, cerrando la primera y mejor etapa creativa de los australianos. Sin duda, “Highway to hell” coronó con un estruendoso rayo a la banda, cimentándolos como la banda de hard rock más potente y única del mundo, hasta el día de hoy.
Well that was AC/DC, they have a sound and they stuck to it for all 10 songs, good job guys
I do love ACDC. They are great fun. I think they are a band that people take too seriously, for me they are basically a big pop band doing heavy metal, it's silly, it's fun, a lot of it sounds the same, but that's fine. However, I do find that the best ACDC album is a greatest hits, because, each album only has a couple of bangers on it. This album only really has Highway to Hell and Shot Down in Flames, but the rest don't hit those highs. Still, I do love it.
Good
Great guitar tone and iconic vocals from the late Bon Scott, but overall this album can get redundant sounding very quickly.
Second favorite album. A lot of rock and roll going on with Angus and the boys.
Starts to all blend together as you progress through the album, but it rocks from start to finish.
My favorite AC/DC album.
Some iconic tracks (Highway to Hell, If You Want Blood) and some other highlights (Night Prowler). Also, some samey sounding songs (most of the rest). Bon Scott has such an iconic voice and sounds great on this album! Oh course the rest of the band always sound great too. 4.5/5
8.3
Solid, simple hard rock to bang your head.
cool to listen to but very repetitive
Enjoyable classic album
Good album. One if their best
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Great album. From Bon Scott’s tongue-in-check lyrics combined with Angus Young’s lead guitar riffs and solos, and Malcom Young’s rhythm work (whose timing that you could set a watch to) the album just rocks. The album doesn’t have a bad song on it. Aside from the hit title track, my favorites are “Touch Too Much”, “Beating Around the Bush”, “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It) and “Night Prowler”.
Loved it! The worlds best pub band? Was good to do my work out to! No surprises but good solid rock !
Very School of Rock
A classic rock album, only one known song so didn't have much connection going through so It doesn't reach the highs of other ACDC albums.
I like rock and this is perfectly adequate.
Rock on!
Great bar rock album. Would listen again.
Perfect dose of energy.
8/10
Damn I'm old
Perhaps one of the records that shaped bands a lot musically in the oncoming decades! While I don't love AC/DC that much, I appreciate what they did in music and it's just fun music. But I could put on almost any album by them, and have that same fun feeling. They have their own special place in music. I'd like to think if it wasn't for this band, a lot of later bands would sound quite different. 8 out of 10
4.5
AC/DC Really simple and generic rock but they do it well. All kind of sounds the same but that’s fine. Highway to hell is great. Tough to rate- 3? 4?
Classic great sounding rock album. Pretty generic, I feel like if you’ve heard one you’ve heard them all. Still fun to listen to
I enjoy AC/DC but I’m never going to put it on willingly. Compared to most of the stuff we have been listening to recently this is like a 100 but no song captures my attention for long.
-highway to hell is literally one of the most known songs ever -however it is very good -i mean cmon, its ACDC -all these songs are very good but i was expecting that -kings of rock fr fr -every song is really good and also iconic -so for that, it is getting four stars from me
Great album that mixes thrash metal with pop sensibilities. Its to bad dads ruined this album for me.
Is it weird that I prefer Highway to Hell to Back in Black? The songs on it just tend to be faster paced than those on the next album. Anyway, AC/DC have always been a great band, but not amazing. Both their records in the book deserve to be here, but they’re not super amazing or anything. Title track is a classic. Songs are great. Give it a listen if you like this kind of classic rock.
Excellent.
Surprisingly good, I was expecting all the songs to sound the same...they didn't! good album.
Banger! amongst bangers. Classic, rough and growly, and lovely.
"She told me to go to Hell." R.I.P Bon! Fav Track: Shot Down in Flames
quite good Aerosmith vibes
The body of Venus WITH ARMS
Album 93 of 1001 AC/DC - Highway to Hell Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Track : Girls Got Rhythm Won't go down in history as the most though provoking album, but a good way to spend your listening time. Starts out strong and keeps up all the way through. A couple of songs stronger than the others, but all are very much AC/DC. Enjoyable album.
I used to hate this lot when I was a kid. Hated all “metal” because I was a bit of a mod. So I started listening to them a while ago and they’ve done some bloody good albums and this is one of them.
If you like AC/DC this album is perfect. I like AC/DC well enough, but not enough to give this album a 5. All of the songs sound pretty similar.
Classic Hard Rock album but in my opinion not the best of AC/DC as I prefer Dirty Deeds. Still great to listen to and the last with Bon Scott's amazing vocals. 3.5/5 Highlights: Highway To Hell, Touch Too Much, If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
Highway to Hell is one of the most iconic Aussie rock albums, in the history of rock albums. Who can beat the thumping beats of Angus Young's guitars, and Bon Scott's piercing vocals? Best: Highway To Hell Worst: Beating Around the Bush
Decent album, like most of the songs but some are not my fav.
There’s something so comfortable about AC/DC. They’re just so damn good at what they’re doing and what they’re doing is damn good. Love Hungry Man was the only miss for me but it wasn’t even that bad. Sharp, fun rock here 4 stars
Is the album more than the single? Walk All Over You has a strong showing. Beating Around The Bush is another strong track. Night Prowler is a strong closer. So this album is mid at best, but I am partiatal to the AC/DC sound. The lyrics are pretty cringe at times but I love that classic guitar tone.
Before listening to this album today, I had only heard Thunderstruck, Back in Black, and Highway to Hell. This album was literally 40 minutes of Highway to Hell, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, they could've been a little more creative, but what works works. What can I say. 4/5 stars easily.
Entraînant, motivant (même pour travailler hehe)
Title track is played to death and doesn't do anything good for me anymore. Girl's got rhythm is really good though. Record has really good drive (tempo, guitar riffs and drum rhythms). Didn't expect this record to be this impressive overall.
Not as good as Back in Black, but still a good time. You know what you're in for from the title track and there are no surprises beyond how fun the same song ten times is. It's a driving fast album, simple as. 16/06/23
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Classic rock at its finest
Great album, very pure sound that shines through on every track. Positive energy all around. Positive surprise: Girls Got Rhythm, didn't know this one but it's nice.
Not the best AC/DC album, but it's AC/DC. A good album with some of their best songs on, particularly the title track. Well worth 4 stars.
Just as sure as a Gibson SG's tone is dirty and sweet, if you liked rock of any kind in the 80s, you had to acknowledge AC/DC. Like maybe you put a button or patch on your jean jacket on one end of the spectrum or at the other end you knew Highway to Hell at least and would throw horns when it came on. Coming out in '79, none of this was my soundtrack and it definitely wasn't my look, but all them older kids made sure I heard it. Maybe you're like me and find it hard to truck with an album oozing objectification out of nearly every pore, but casual, mid-tempo eighties rock rarely sounds as good as AC/DC's output here and on Back in Black.
This a decent rock album, not too audacious, just plain good solid rock and roll. You might find it a tad flavorless after a bit (like gum you've chewed for too long), but it will still be enjoyable.
Surprisingly enjoyable. Used to lambast a childhood friend that he only liked acdc because his dad did. Turns out his dad was just cooler than I realised. If I'd grown up in this era I think this would be my jam. Pass me the air guitar
Love a bit of AC/DC and this album starts with a banger. Not sure I had listened to a whole album of theirs before but thought this was great. Does get a bit samey by the end but it didn't put me off. Highlights: Highway to Hell Walk All Over You Touch Too Much If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
Classic rock
Bon Scott better than Brian Johnson?
A classic. Not really my style, but still good classic rock that paved the way for other artists. 8/10.
Pulsing riff-rock, pretty catchy tunes
It's a good album, but let's be honest, it's only got one great song. But wow, what a song. On that alone, it gets four stars. If it had another great song, it could be a five. Like "Back in Black".
A rock classic, some great songs and only a small amount of filler.
4.0 - If this album were a sexual encounter, it’d be the one random pickup at the bar who’s a little rough-looking but has a smoking body. You rush home together, and with no preamble they get on top to grind and thrust you both to climax. You catch your breath but before you can drift off to sleep, they’re back on top for round 2. When it’s over they give you a playful thigh slap, and throw on their jeans before slinking off into the night with a lit cigarette. You see them around town once in a while and give a smile and a nod.
Solid album in terms of vocals. Bon Scott was very talented.
Title track is an all time banger, album maintains a nonstop frenetic pace. It does suffer from the typical acdc problem that everything sounds a bit samey, can feel a bit one note at times but it sure is one hell of a note.
Fun album, opens up with a classic. Background of the album is more interesting than the music itself
Simpel, en veel van hetzelfde, maar dat is in dit geval niet erg! Heel lekker.
There is a definite accuracy to the complaint that all AC/DC songs sound the same. But this was still a great listen, and super fun. If an album is just a great song rehashed 10 times, it’s still made up of 10 great songs…. Best tracks: Highway to Hell, Walk All Over You, Touch Too Much Worst track: Love Hungry Man
Hard rock's finest, I remember listening to this while on a road trip, good times.
It's AC/DC, what's not to love? Their sound is a little formulaic in that every song is pretty similar, but I like it.
While I think this album pushes the intro verse chorus verse chorus solo chorus pattern to its absolute limit, it is undeniably fun. The first chords and drum beat of the title track are like candy. A lot of cringey lyrics but I had a good time.
HL: title track, "Touch Too Much", "Shot Down in Flames", "Love Hungry Man", "Night Prowler" After more challenging rock albums by Sebadoh & Lightning Bolt, AC/DC is just like a big bowl of chili (surprisingly, 1st time I've heard the entire album). February 13, 2023
Not my cup of tea but undoubtedly good
Felt more influential than enjoyable, but also like it would reward a repeat listen.
Gas op die lollie! 🤘 En ik moet zeggen dat de zang van Bon Scott echt wel een stuk beter is dan die van zijn opvolger.
fino
Great album
i have 2 copies on vinyl for a reason
Solid!
Classic rock really needs to bring interrest with the vocals before I like it. Where Black Sabbath and ZZTop failed, AC/DC rises in glory. Highway to Hell rocks hard.
Great Scott era album
This still holds up all this time later. Not as good as Back in Black though
Lean, mean, tough as nails and a lot of fun. Best Bon Scott-era AC/DC album. Fave Songs: Girls Got Rhythm, Highway to Hell, Shot Down in Flames, Night Prowler, Walk All Over You, Get It Hot
AC/DC is so unapologetic about their sheer kickassery. They do their thing and double birds to anyone who doesn't like it. As an aesthetic, I'm here for it. "Highway to Hell" is as unrelenting as an oncoming train. From the moment the needle drops to the closing chord, it just pushes forward and never stops. It would be exhausting if it wasn't also so good. I mean, come on. It's AC/DC. You know what you're getting into. And, if that's your jam, "Highway to Hell" delivers on all counts.
Nothing to say really, its a basic but amazing rock album
Not my usual thing but a fun album
Solid arena rock. Obv. One of the best the genre has to offer. No Appetite for Destruction though
I’m always down for a little AC/DC, plain old rock of a similar vintage to myself. This comes with my usual reservations about most heavy rock - the sound can get repetitive and the lyrics a little meathead. This band at least benefits by not taking itself too seriously and staying out of portentous, “wait here’s our hot take on the state of the world” territory (looking at you later Metallica). This is about as well as this style gets done. RIP Bon Scott.
He hit the sack
Angus Young once said 'I get so made when critics say we have made 14 albums that sound exactly the same. We've actually made 16 albums that sound exactly the same.' I've got lots of AC/DC on my running play list. Very fun. Solid 4
Songs to play in between periods at a youth hockey game
CLASSIC AC/DC ALBUM 🤘
Just classic hype album - great to clean to
Охуенно под это ехать в забитом автобусе на пару в 10 утра с еще даже не начатым дипломом На самом деле наес, но как-то очень однообразно
I Like ACDC, but it was a little much to listen to first thing in the morning
Such an iconic start to an album--lets see where it goes--like how much do I know? Obviously I know AC/DC. There are moments when it sounds like riot grrl to me--I guess that's kind of a backwards way to look at it. I ended up not recognizing a lot of it, but I did enjoy the album.
No need to go into the Bon Scott/Brian Johnson debate as this should be considered on its own. I admire AC/DC. They are who they are and never strayed too far from their formula. This is the first of their work that put it all together. Better material and cleaner production (courtesy of Mutt Lang) were responsible. They might not have been an arena band yet, but this sounded huge, as if it was only a matter of time. There is a precision to the production and good songwriting (genre adjusted) throughout. Highway to Hell is an all-time great.
Rowdy rock and roll for teenage boys. Songs are simple but fun and Highway to Hell is an all time classic
For 1979, it's pretty good.
Never listened to an AC/DC album but it's fun stuff - 4 stars
not as good as back in black but still a pretty solid album
Very good album, no low points, was interesting throughout, definitely listen again
A great album, lots of fun and attitude. Not the best AC/DC ever produced but a banger none the less
Classic rock n roll
Is there a more critically acclaimed band that has never changed their sound than AC/DC? Not that there is anything bad with having a sound that works and not changing it, this album is good, but really is carried by its title track. I would rank back in black head and shoulders above this album.
Classic, not as heavy as I might have expected, but absolutely great