Reviews (page 12 of 16)
I used to be in love with this album back in middle school. Just pure 80s hard rock. It's a very iconic album and easily ACDC's best. Unfortunately as I got older I fell out of love of their work a bit. I realized how much of it is all sexual innuendos and that weirded me out (something I recognized originally but not fully until adulthood). Plus the songs are not very complex in terms of composition. Regardless, I'm giving this album a 5 because it holds a special place in my heart. Lost of nostalgia tied to this one.
Iconic first Brian album. Banging
Earlier this week we had Highway to Hell (Bon Scott's final album before his death) now we have their next album, Back in Black (Brian Johnson's first album). Two pivotal AC/DC albums in succession. For those about to rock, we salute you.
I avoided the last AC/DC album on this list, but I gave this a spin hoping to change my opinion on them. Nope. They suck. Like royally suck to me. Every song sounds the same and the lead singers voice always comes off sounding like he’s stuck on the toilet trying desperately to squeeze one out. Not a fan.
This one is a step above Highway to Hell from two days ago. Feels a little tighter. Though RIP to Bon Scott, so many musicians leave us way too soon. Bonus points for You Shook Me All Night Long. Makes my American thighs want to dance.
I am not the world's biggest AC/DC fan, but sheesh, this is just non-stop classic rock songs. There is only one miss on the list, and more than 4 or 5 all timers.
Brought me back to high school, especially the sounds of the rock 'n roll burnouts, hanging out by their busted cars. It proves that great musicians (which AC/DC all are) can produce excellent music of any genre, including rock.
This album is more than just noisy singing, unlike what I have believed in the past. The songwriting has more depth than I thought, the musicianship involves a little more than just a rock beat with power chords, and the mix of the album is quite good. Unfortunately, listening to the lead singer still adds fatigue, and I believe their music is better suited for mixtapes for my listening desires.
Ein Klassiker des Rock
I’ve been looking forward to this one! An instant classic. Roaring guitar hooks backed with precise-yet-grungy bass playing, solid drumming, and electrifying vocals that take the band that huge step further into the land of classic rock giants. This album, while not exactly exploring many genres, contains a wide array of incredibly catchy riffs that I caught onto and loved immediately each time. It felt like one track after another of pure rock energy that made me feel pumped, excited, ecstatic, and high on something illegal and unidentifiable. I would probably categorise this as a hype album; there are definitely times where it would be inappropriate to play this, but if you’re having a good time already, you can’t go wrong with some goshdarn Back In Black. (I hit the sack.) Key tracks: Hells Bells, What Do You Do For Money Honey, Givin the Dog a Bone, Back In Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution (tl;dr: all of them are key tracks, basically)
This to me is the ideal meat and potatoes hard rock album. It features great riffs, great vocal delivery, and very satisfying arrangement. The fact that after the lead singer of AC/DC died, they regrouped and put out their best album is incredible. Of course AC/DC is not known for innovation, a fact they gladly acknowledge, but they have learned how to deliver exactly what is necessary for good hard rock.
3.5
Meh
Better than I remembered but kinda trailed a bit at the end
Perfect in songs, execution and production.
Cool
Hells Bells- 3.8/5 Shoot to Thrill- 4.2/5 What Do You Do for Money Honey- 4.4/5 Given the Dog a Bone- 4.2/5 Let Me Put My Love Into You- 3.9/5 Back in Black- 5/5 You Shook Me All Night Long- 5/5 Have a Drink on Me- 4.7/5 Shake a Leg- 5/5 Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution- 3.9/5 Total- 4.4/5
Didn’t listen but familiar with the album. It’s a goodie
Their hits are basically a novelty at this point but hearing them in context within the greater album was great. Got to hear more facets of Angus' voice. Not exactly my cup of tea but had fun.
Enjoyed this more than I care to admit, still a 3
Get fucking tanked. Shag loads of women. Twat your rivals. Shred tasty licks. Masterpiece.
Very good album from AC/DC. A presentation of why AC/DC is one of the GOAT after Bon Scott's death.
This is basically the soundtrack to every high school highlight tape from the early 80s up until infinity. If you have an old VHS tape gathering dust of Eureka High Football 1994, I sure as shit guarantee there is some “Hells Bells” and “Back in Black” on there. Just a certified hard-on for anyone who ever ran out of a locker room ready to knock the living crap out of your cross-town rival. For all the mumblecore rap and diluted rock they play for tunnel buildups and pregame hype nowadays, this is the raw dope — the Heisenberg snort that just hits harder than anything you’ve ever sniffed.
Already a smile while it appears on the site… A one which you must have really heard before you die!
Nostalgic because one of my friends went through a not-like-other-girls phase in middle school where she wore ties to school every day was obsessed with AC/DC. Idk why this album doesn’t start off with Back In Black.
Super not for me. Has its highlights but otherwise a genre I don’t care for
Say what you will about AC/DC... But this band has some of the most iconic songs and guitar riffs ever. Especially on this album. It may be a perfect AC/DC record. There isn't one bad song on here. Yeah, you can argue the similarities between their songs amongst their whole discography... There is the old saying that Angus Young only knows 3 chords. He has addressed this too, you know.. in fact, he says he knows 4 chords. Haha! AC/DC has kind of written the same record over and over... But it's good rock and roll. And they are still going strong. They're still rocking out like they're young. If it wasn't for how well crafted they are: They've got a great rhythm section, great guitar solos, as I mentioned before: iconic riffs, vocals are scratchy but Brian Johnson has a voice that is uniquely his. As Robert Plant is to Zeppelin, Brian Scott is to AC/DC (he's better than Bon Scott, in my opinion). This record is as awesome as it was when I heard it in my teens.
I can't abide the high pitched wailing of the lead singer so I'm afraid this album isn't something I'd listen to again.
The only studio album I've ever owned by AC/DC. Practically every track is a radio hit and you cannot resist cranking the stereo as loud as you can take it when listening to this album on your drive home from the office.
Just a solid rock album from back to front. I was leaning heavily towards five stars, but realized that it doesn't really rise above any of the other rock of that era. It's still damn good though.
“I’m not like the other kids… I actually can appreciate the music of my parent’s generation,” he says, grimacing, as the skrelty muppet vocals of “What You Do For Money Honey” play on chorus four over an utterly normal guitar solo. 3/5
surprisingly short. a 4 that makes me reconsider what a 5 is
Good tracks
Literally every song has been played non-stop since 1980
I do not like AC/DC. This album, however, is undeniable. I begrudgingly give it three stars.
this is a pretty standard rock album until the title track goes off like an absolute bomb....has there ever been a song that hard
Chalk full of bangers. Not one bad song
As somebody who frequently claims that Australia has the best music scene in the world, this album is meh. Maybe it’s because I prefer Bon Scott or maybe it’s because Neil Cicierega’s “AC/VC” forever changed how I hear “Back in Black”, but this album is pretty overrated imo.
Solid classic
I’m not going to put it on in my daily life to listen, but it was really fun to play and feels like fundamental music.
Lyrics are dated as shit, still rocks. Lost my virginity to shook me all night long, some of the worst sex of my life. There’s probably a metaphor in that somewhere.
Conheço a banda, e esse já é um dos meus albuns favoritos. Gosto dessa pegada de rock mais pesado e há vários músicas marcantes desde a homônima ao album e que também incluem Hells bells e You shock me all night long.
Such a fun listen. You just know you are going to be rocking when you hear the opening strains of some of these songs. My only complaint is that for some reason it loses a little depth of sound in the streaming, which seemed odd.
This one scratches a certain itch every now and then.
Exceptional album heavy raw
Absolute classic! One of the best rock albums…..EVER!
Still one of the most impressive albums ever made. Absolute classic. ‘Shoot To Thrill’ is an absolute highlight. Having seen AC/DC a number of times, I can confirm they are world class!
As exciting as the first time I heard it. A classic album! Love every second of this
A bit repetitive, but actually a lot of fun. Simple songs, high-flying vocals, catchy melodies.
Classic rock album. Fun, crude, badass, driving, quality. S-Tier: Hells Bells, Shoot To Thrill, Back In Black, You Shook Me A-Tier: The rest
Fantastic album for classic rock
AC DC does what they do well. They be a one-trick-pony, but dang if it doesn't have horse power.
Every note is easily predictable, yet it’s still ok to listen to.
I actually got into this... packed with hits that everyone knows. It also got me thinking "why do I enjoy this yet despise Guns and Roses despite a similar vocal profile?". I think partly because the overall sound of AC/DC seems to be a little lower/heavier whereas GnR tends to lean higher/screechier. I also feel like Brian Johnson sings in support/service of the song... whereas Axl sings because he wants to BE the song.
I get why people like it, but I always find it a bit corny.
YES!!
“Back in Black” is such an amazing album—not only because it contains their most iconic song (the title track). And not just because it has my favorite AC/DC song, “You Shook Me All Night Long.” But because I don’t know of any other band replacing their lead singer with such success, at least not like they did. Everyone who loves the Bon Scott era loves the Brian Johnson era too (Van Halen wishes…). To go from the tragic loss of their lead singer to their most successful album is nothing short of incredible! “But the all their songs are the same!” Yes, and that one song is awesome!
I'm more of a Bon Scott AC/DC guy, but this album still rules. Banger after banger.
I listened to this on a run and found myself almost sprinting during Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution.
Rock™
I have a very unique and rare take on AC(lightning bolt)DC: all of their songs sound the same, and I don't quite like the singer's voice. I would have given this album a 5 if I was in highschool.
My mom grew up in the 80s, so this album was super nostalgic for me. I had a good time with it, but I'm happier adding some of the songs to a playlist rather than listening to the whole thing front to back. Some of the chord progressions bleed together...
i mean i like it alot but its like 9 pm where i am rn so im not really enthusiastic about it
Finally, a disc I Haven't heard a thousand times already. I dismissed this genre of Rock as cliched when it was current but it has aged quite well, and Amazon has given it the respect it deserves by providing it in its entirety in glorious UHD.
Ok
Second best selling album of all time (at one point) and 25x platinum. Its quite the accolade. I can understand the appeal, sped up blues style with big solos and brash performance. Good entertaining music but not particularly interesting to me. Decent listen
I think whichever of kiss, ac/dc, Judas Priest etc I listened to i was likely to like abd the other just felt like worse versions so I couldn’t get on board.
Si algún día ando en camión monstruo por el desierto rodeado de águilas prendidas fuego y tomando cerveza de las tetas de una actriz porno voy a disfrutar este álbum correctamente.
3,5/5
0/5 no lo pude ni terminar
goil!
Ah ok I get the hype.
Album for lame dads and truck commercials
Цікавенько
Bangers, all the way through.
All the tracks basically sound the same, which is to say this whole album makes me want to rock out with my cock out.
Classics. I am a little sick of most of these songs but it is still an epic album. Bonus points for a new vocalist somehow crushing it on the first album.
Needs no intro
I'd rate it higher if I could, every song on this is a banger. Also given the context of when this album came out, after Bon Scott died, AC/DC came back on fire!
my dad used to listen to this a lot: it's fun
Bleh
#1 in bands you'll hear 1001 times before you die whether you like it or not. Probably a 2 on its merits musically, but subtract 1 for how many times I've been subjected to it. The first 30-90 seconds of these songs where they play a catchy little intro lick then run through the main riff are pretty decent - the guitar sound is bright and noisy with the compressed tightness of an overdriven Marshall, pure rock. But then the vocals kick in and it's awful and the guitar just play the same dull riff over and over. So many of these songs sound just like each other. Think about what else was happening in rock and pop around 1977-1980 and this just sounds totally regressive. Music for grandads clinging on to being 14. AC/DC is so tame and rehearsed, lacking the exhilarating thrill and rawness of the actually fun great adolescent bands.
Was certaìn I wouldn't enjoy this album although I knew it's highly acclaimed as one of the best albums 2nd only to Thriller I believe. Having listened i was surprised by how much I didn't mind it. Good guitar playing throughout, lyrics I could actually hear although still not keen on the screechiness of Brian Johnson's vocals. Yeah, not a bad listened hence the reason I gave it 4 stars.
Sounds all the same to me. I just can’t get into his voice.
This is the musical equivalent of the 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Commando both in that it is an incredibly basic "Guy" thing and in that despite that it still manages to be entertaining. Also, people who like Back in Black probably also like Commando.
This album has so many huge hits that have stood the test of time. This is a band that knows exactly who it is, and is 100% it all the time.
I've long said that the best job in rock & roll belonged to Malcolm Young (RIP). All he had to do was play three chords, shake that big greasy mop of hair, and occasionally step up to the mic to bellow "Oy!" Pretty much a perfect hard rock album from start to finish. I remember as a kid being actually frightened by AC/DC. There's just so much carefree menace here. Hell, the fact that You Shook Me is on the back half of the album just illustrates how killer this whole thing is. Side 2 of the original album is pretty much flawless. No unexpected banger here. They're all bangers. Well, except for Let Me Put My Love Into You -- which is the weakest entry. And even that's better than 90% of rock and roll.
One of my favorite albums and bands. Absolutely love AC/DC! Takes me way back to high school.
Hey, can you keep a beat on the drums? Yeah, well congratulations, you can play every single AC/DC song on the drums. Man I really don't like AC/DC. I didn't expect this to be my first rating lower than three stars. I did try to go in with an open mind. You can't deny the success they had. And sure there's some good/iconic guitar riffs and solos they came up with. But boy oh boy do I not care for it. The only reason I am not rating it 1 star is because I'll reserve that rating for albums I would actually hate and actively tell people not to listen to. 2 stars means I didn't like it. I thought maybe I would have been able to rate this 3 stars. But that is reserved for things that I don't have strong feelings for one way or the other. This is the first album I've come across that not only do I not like, I also don't think it's good. I do recognize that is my own opinion and based on their popularity I know I'm probably a minority here but I don't think they make good music.
I don't necessarily love this album, but I respect it. AC/DC are soldiers fighting to save rock and roll in a war that only existed in their minds. It's dumb but fun. Some of these songs are played to death but for good reason. I don't really listen to this one too much as I'm not a huge fan of the band and I prefer the earlier albums but I gotta give it a 4. This thing is too loaded with hits to give it any less.
Iconic. Unique style.
I liked it
This one in particular doesn’t do a ton for me, but I will always appreciate that there is something about AC/DC’s guitar tone that makes it sound like hell music for absolute perverts.
Best of the AC/DC albums in my opinion. I know purists frown on anything after Bon Scott died but this record has everything the band is known for -- high energy, memorable hooks, great guitar licks and that driving beat. It crosses the boundary of heavy metal into mainstream rock and is one of the best selling albums of all time for a reason. A classic.
A decent consistent album, however I feel as though action movie soundtracks have tainted my perception of AC/DC. Overall there were a few standout singles but I wasn’t a fan of the album as a whole.
Solid rock album
Definitely AC/DCs best album especially given the circumstances. All the songs follow the same formula of hard rock but it nails it. Great album with 0 skips all the way through. 3.61
I like some songs but do appreciate AC/DC and how they influenced music!
I don’t like all 80’s rock, but I do enjoy some AC/DC from time to time. Definitely don’t like every song on the album though. Listened as a workout album today which worked well for my weight workout.
Back in Black and Shook Me All Night Long are great, but I also liked Rock and Roll ain't Noise Pollution
So much fun
A favorite from my teens
Headbanger Rock
Simple rock done well. Lots of recognizable hits. I probably would have rated it 3 or 4 stars when I was 18-20 but today I can’t actually picture myself putting this on when so much more interesting music exists. I guess a good album to have to put on when entertaining a bland boomer/ conservative crowd.
A great album. Has multiple hits on one record which is a very rare find.
Great, great album. Classic.
Imagine dragons of the 80s?? They found a format that worked, kept at it, repeats the same lines and guitar riffs. Cool tho, but a little repetitive. Liked Iron Maiden more.
AC/DC are one of the most simple yet entertaining bands out there. But 42 minutes of filler AC/DC in-between all the hits just ain't doing it all that much for me.
It amazes me that they were able to follow their breakthrough LP (Highway to Hell) with this rocker. All while mourning their lead singer and replacing him with an equally capable member. What a whirlwind year that must've been! 5/5
What an incredible album and intro of Brian Johnson to the group. Big shoes for him to fill and he knocked it out of the park!
A unique sound, but it got repetitive real fast. Good in short bursts.
It’s a classic rock album for a reason.
I know folks either love or hate Johnson’s voice, but you have to love a guitarist named Angus who always wears shorts when performing. One of their best albums with many hits. The electric guitar is crisp and simple with great percussion.
His voice might not be the best, but they have great guitar play, lyrics, and they are too iconic to give a bad rating.
All things considered that was pretty meh. Angus Young's guitar was pretty nice but that was offset by Brian Johnson's voice which I strongly dislike (though not as strongly as I dislike Bob Dylan's). There was also very little variety across the album it was mostly the same feel to every song. Yeah this album didn't really do it for me it was just overall very monotonous and monochromatic in terms of sound, lyrics, and feel. I really don't get all the hype around AC/DC I don't really think they're that special.
ugh
Het moet gezegd, dit kun je het beste opzetten als je toch al een beetje opgefokt bent. Toevallig was ik dat vandaag. Dan is het wel prettig als er even stevig met de gitaren wordt geramd en flink voor de microfoon de longen uit het lijf worden geblerd. Maar ik ben ook weer niet elke dag in zo'n bui.
Geen Thunderstruck, geen Highway to Hell...Blijft over een album met dat kenmerkende hoge geschreeuw over het gitaarwerk. Nog steeds prima. Maar de uitschieters mis ik echt. De titeltrack komt het dichtst in de buurt. 3,5 ster.
AC/DC levert eigenlijk altijd wat je van ze verwacht. Zoals ik bij Highway to Hell al zei: van dik hout zaagt men planken. En dan te bedenken dat ze dit album binnen een paar maanden na de dood van hun succesvolle zanger hebben gemaakt. Bon Scott, gestikt in zijn eigen kots in een Renault 5. Niet echt rock n roll. Maar wel onder de heroine en de alcohol. Dat is dan weer wat meer rock n roll. Maar dit album is toch wel iets gevarieerder vind ik. Het begint echt gelijk heerlijk met Hells Bells. Fantastische gitaarriff. Verder een paar stampers, een paar klassiekers, een rustig nummer. AC/DC stelt niet teleur. Een van de best verkopende albums en ik heb met volle teugen genoten en gestampt. We drukken zonder gene op de 5 sterren.
Honestly pretty repetitive album with similar songs playing over and over. Not one I'll go back to very often. Not even back in black itself could save it. Screechy
I wish I got ACDC...but I dont
Rahhhhh
Absolute classics. I’ve listened to this more times than I can count. What more can be said.
While this album epitomizes the AC/DC sound for me, there's a degree of similarity to the tracks that makes this feel more like a 'Best Hits' effort than an album. Fortunately the tracks themselves are able to stand on their own and pack a decent punch each time.
OK
Listened before
Classic. A big part of my youth.
Always fun
Love this music but leave those women alone, Jesus
This is the AC/DC album you've heared before. If you can stand the vocals it's pretty good.
a classic, but a first time listen for me really good
Shout out loud
duplicate
Brought me back. Great album.
I was never too into AC/DC. I was ready for it to be over, but it was only the second song. I find this type of rock boring and uninspired.
I feel the same about the music as I did when I first heard it 25 years ago. It’s fun, stupid hard rock. As I’ve matured, however, I’ve gone from finding the lyrics amusing to largely distasteful.
Plenty of good songs, but very overplayed.
Great heavy metal rock! A classic!
7.5/10 Great classic rock album. It's about kickin' ass and having a great time. Good vocals, really awesome guitar work. There are classics on it for a reason.
I can understand why it is like but its so repetitive to me. I got so bored couldnt get through it all. 5/10 just cause i like you shook me all night long
LOVE IT!
Was soll man zu diesem Album schreiben.. Nichts neues auf jeden Fall:D Sicherlich eins der Lieblingsplatten meines Vaters. Ich habe den Zugang zu AC/DC nie wirklich gefunden, da es mir häufig zu doll Schema F ist, dennoch Absolut ikonisch! Sonny hat schon recht: Gefühlt könnte ich 1-2 Songs innerhalb von 2 Wochen auf dem Schlagzeug lernen.. vermutlich sogar auf der Gitarre.. Dafür ist es dann wieder eine große Kunst aus so simplen Bausteinen so etwas einmaliges zu machen.
- Das beste AC/DC album - 3/4 meiner Favourites von den Herren (inkl. meinem Lieblingssong von AC/DC „You Shook Me All Night Long“) - Für die große musikalische Variabilität und Bandbreite waren sie noch nie bekannt, aber wenn man sich damit abfindet, ist es großartig und macht einfach unfassbar viel Spaß!! - „Geheimtipp“: Das sehr coole und im Refrain fast soulige / Blues-Brothers-mäßige „Let Me Put My Love Into You Babe“ - Insgesamt stringent und rund und halt nicht umsonst eines der größten (Hard-)Rockalben aller Zeiten Rating: 4,75/5
- BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS - *wildes Gekreische über die "American Thighs" die einem den Atem rauben und die Erde und Wände zum beben brachten, während man "all night long geshooked" wurde* - *instert tabbing and licking guitar solo* - Wildes Gekreische aber dieses mal Poesie: "Rock n Roll aint noise pollution, rock n roll's just rock n roll, yeah" - BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF-TS-BUMM-TS-PAFF - Insgesamt einfach ein grooviges, charakteristisches Album mit, guten Songs, ikonischen Riffs und legendären Refrains 3,75/5
Auch hier kannte ich mal wieder nur die Hits. Das Album als Ganzes gefiel mir aber auch sehr gut. Perfekt, um es am Stück zu hören, da es als Gesamtkonzept irgendwie einfach Spaß beim Hören macht. Auch wenn ich kein großer ACDC Fan und vor allem nicht von der Stimme bin, würde ich die Platte mit 4 / 5 Sternen bewerten.
10/10 Album, still holds up even 40+ years later. Standout Tracks: Hells Bells, Back in Black, You Shook Me All Night Long
God among men of albums and for good reason. Solid music, catchy lyrics, and a charm that just oozes out of every instrument
Songs all sound quite similar. He has a unique voice, personally not a huge fan but it’s iconic. Guitar solo’s stood out as positives in several tracks.
Ah, the soundtrack to every Friday afternoon drinking session in college during the 80s. Back in Black is a staple of classic rock, especially the title track and You Shook Me All Night Long, and perhaps Hells Bells. It's loud, pugnacious, and childish, but in a good way. It's a good time record for times you want to be rowdy.
Great rock album. The singles stand out, but there are about 4 filler songs that prevent this from being a perfect album. Still, AC/DC are a juggernaut of a band and this is kind of akin to Metallica’s black album - seeing the rebirth of the band, albeit with the new singer.
Such a classic rock album. A lot of critics would say that AC/DC makes repetitive popular music but who cares?!? AC/DC sounds well produced and has some really catchy “safe” rock songs and that’s ok! I agree that it is a little bit safe and not experimental but too bad it’s what the band makes and they are good at what they do. I don’t care what music “experts” say about this album it’s a complete banger.
Hated it, the instrumental was repetitive and the 'singing' was more like screaming.
AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC! Made me very happy to see this one today. Listened a few times and it's always great. Especially as I'm in Australia rn. Made me feel so good whilst job hunting.
One of the classics of Rock ‘n’ roll
Un disco espectacular, con fuerza. Se disfrutan de la primera a la última canción, con alguno de los himnos incluso a día de hoy.
The way its put together, the riffs and how well AC/DC bounced back after Bon Scott dies, makes it a classic. Loved the songs which refer to Scott’s death, and how the band did not let it affect their music. Also loved the fact that it wasn’t a super long album, but really tight and well put together. I want to give it a 4.5/5, but since I can’t do that, it deserves a 5!
It’s fine I heard it before and can see why people like it. Really good gym music
Couldn’t listen to the entire album at one sitting. Still working on it
I don't understand AC/DC. It wasn't terrible, but it's not my thing. I'd give it a 2.5 if I could.
meh
Sounded like a bunch of AC/DC songs in a row.
Boring
I, hm, y'know... AC/DC checks all the boxes of Dad Rock, and as much as I like to dismiss groups for that... man, this album actually really fucking rips, to a degree I wasn't at all ready for
Either rock masterfully distilled to its bare essence or humerously remedial bullshit. Did your grandpa own a van? This is what he was playing when he got your grandma pregnant. In the van.
All-time top 10 for me.
Classic!
Great!
6/10
Too loud, too simple, and I don‘t enjoy the screaming vocals
Classic Rock. Yes, it rocks.
Boy that sure is a lot of AC/DC. It is pretty remarkable how many of their hits were on this album though
The more I've listened to AC/DC, the less I like them. Musically it's so simple it doesn't do much for me, never was a fan of the vocals, yet still can't deny the amazing energy all of these tracks put out. It's so boring yet at the same time you can't help but get into it.
I really don't like this music
The instrumental open of Hell's Bells is a great way to start an album. For what they do this is some peak ACDC rock. It's almost so generic nowadays that I have a hard time listening to it. Wonder how it wound have sounded as a new release instead of years of these songs being in every movie and commerical.
I'd say AC/DC are the extension of what Chuck Berry did with the Blues or Rhythem and Blues. It's high energy fun music. I wonder, if Bon Scott had survived, would they have progressed into something more metal and a little darker. This album is for sure a rock and roll album. I think the vocal style can throw one off, but a lot of this is the Blues being played at a faster speed.. Hells Bells feels like something, different but Shoot to Thrill and the following tracks are rock and roll. It's got solid production and it's a good album. It doesn't say anything special, but it can help burn some energy.
I feel the same way about this album as I do the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They both represent the bare bones of their respective genres and are widely beloved. Having heard/watched their successors, I feel like maybe I was too late to the party to truly get this album (and movie).
Damn that is good Stuff
Quality album from a great band!
"All of AC/DC's songs sound the same"
More enjoyable than I expected based on my limited experience with them. Not really my jam though.
Total classic. 5 stars.
One of their best and a smooth transition to the change in lead singers
Tolle Gitarrenriffs, die Stimme liebt man oder hasst sie. Etwas vom besseren was Hard Rock zu bieten hat - aber trotzdem nicht meins.
Guter alter Hardrock! Und natürlich zwei Klassiker Hammer Songs!
As soon as this was revealed, it was a straight 5 stars. A brilliant album. Hells Bells as an opener is sublime. Funny that the last two songs are real down to basics Rock 'n' Roll. The track Back in Black is so snappy and so pure AC/DC. A happy 5
Always one of my favorites, true "rock and roll" album! Listening to it now, I never really listened to the lyrics of "let me put my love into you". Sound like a date rape anthem, or maybe just a rape anthem.
Such a good album. It goes to 11.
pretty nice hard rock album. has some great songs. 7.3/10
I can’t believe a band with a singer like this got as popular as they did. It feels like parody. What did the other band members think when the singer was like hey guys I’m gonna sing like this? Some catchy hits and I knew most songs but I just really don’t care for AC/DC.
I enjoy their sound, but all AC/DC songs basically sound like the same song.
This would be a greatest hits compilation for most classic rock bands.
4 really good singles, and a song about alcohol for an album supposedly for a bandmate who died from, you guessed it, alcohol. There's some really good stuff on here, but it isn't elevated enough for me to consider it for 5 stars.
Excellent- one of my all-time favorite rock albums!
8/10
Look, its hard to judge an album when you have heard all of the songs before. I think there is a reason that I have, because many songs on this album are hits. However, when you combine them all together, it all becomes very same same. Same baseline hits, same chorus catches, same everything. These songs are great when you just want to hear a 'rock' song, but together, it is not an amazingly enjoyable experience.
two words: (1) shredded (2) cheese. (1) banging riffs (2) corny lyrics
4/5
AC/DC are the all time supreme heavy weight champions of "all killer, no filler" albums
Pretty standard rock n roll
classic
Solid AC/DC album. I've heard all of these many times before and still enjoy them to this day.
AC/DC is boring. They suffer for the "any one song sounds good, but they're all the same" problem. 1.5/5
The greatest rock album ever? Absolutely not, especially when Brian Johnson screeches like a castrated hyena through the whole thing. I appreciate not wanting to match Bon’s specific energy, but he was always a serious downgrade. Still, there are some all-timers here, even if the title track and “You Shook Me All Night Long” have overstayed their welcome in the pop culture lexicon. And Mutt Lang really was one of the best producers of the game. C+… bordering on a B range
Well, as an Australian I feel like I should get behind this, but this just doesn't stir my national pride. It's formulaic, not musically interesting and overrated.
5... ALL night long
I am very familiar with this album. My husband and son listen to it quite frequently.
Bangarz
man i just dont like the vocals
No great band lacks discipline by my reckoning, not so much on the business side, but in how they control their sound, and AC/DC are paragons here, with Malcolm Young the general. I don't have the ears or knowledge to understand what exactly they do to sound like no others, but I can hear it.
great to hear this again, didn't know it was the 2nd highest selling album ever, but why not?
2.5
Basically what you'd expect from AC/DC, not a huge fan
The award for - Best recovery from a dead lead singer - goes to AC/DC Back in Black.
A step up from their previous album. Maybe getting a new singer helped them reflect on their style and what was important for the band. The instrumentals seem to have a lot more guitar solos screaming throughout them and honestly vocally as similarly as they are I give the edge to Brian Johnson's vocals. Every single track on this album was on the radio at some point but lyrically it is still incredibly simple and overall very formulaic album but if you were to ask me the definition of rock and roll I would hand you this album.
Not really much to say its an iconic rock album
3.75/5 - a solid classic album, if not a bit repetitive
Pretty good album with a few stand out songs, the other songs were fairly lackluster. Brian's voice really starts to grate after the 4th song. 3.
a classic. Highway to Hell was a great album w Bon. This one was the most commercial, and was a great intro to new singer and new era.
Ugh. I liked this when I was a teenager but now I don't hit my wife and kids enough to enjoy this music. I also have too many teeth to be an ACDC fan.
Memories of cruising 12th Street in high school or makes me think of Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark. I like most of the songs, although a few i would have preferred to skip.
I have this one, I love it!
Probably the 1st non-hair metal rock album that I've ever listened to as a child. Lots of nostalgia with this one.
It's AC/DC. Pretty fun, but not very special to me
Je ne suis pas le plus grand fan de AC/DC, mais on comprend pourquoi cet album est si mémorable. De loin leur meilleur, mêmes les deep cuts sont super solides. Ce n'est pas un album parfait, mais il mérite amplement son niveau de popularité. 8/10
A little same-y, but great for the morning and a drive.
Good album! I love how powerful Brian Johnson’s vocals are on it, even if the instrumentation is simple. I can tell these guys partied hard before writing this album. It’s a nice collection of the sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll lifestyle. 4.4/5 Favorite Track: Shake a Leg Least Favorite Track: Kind of hard to decide.
All you need from ACDC. Literally it will all sound like these songs.
Solid gold
8th grade. My favorite year in all my school experiences. And the year this seminal album was dropped on us unexpectedly. While a bit trying to my ear today, side two remains one of those \"event\" in music history that opened ideas and pleasure centers in the brain. Personally I had to go backward from this work of AC/DC to discover Bon Scott, and truthfully I didn't go much forward with this band after this music. But damn... side two... amazing sound.
Used to be one of those pretentious metalheads who wrote AC/DC off as being a gimmick act with their school outfits etc, so never even gave them a proper listen back in the day. So now years down the road it was great to be forced to listen to this. It's actually really... Fun? Angus' voice probably would (and really starts to after 40mins) grate if listened to too much, but a small dose is great. Some amazing guitar work on here. The songs about shagging do start to get a bit old after the third or fourth one but a few select deletions turn this into a quality 25-30 minute EP
This album transports me right back to my sophomore year in high school...in a really visceral way! I can almost smell the keg parties!
This isn’t what I usually listen to, but god damn is it a fun album. All the tracks are just full of energy with great guitar solos and powerful vocals that make it almost impossible to not want to sing and dance along. They know what they want and do it so well, but I think it could do with just a little more variety as it felt a little derivative by the end. 4/5
Rock and roll ain't noise pollution is so satisfying to hear. Hells bells. Shoot to thrill. Back in Black. You shook me all night long. Giving the dog a bone is probably the worst song on it, but they all sound like AC/DC and it doesn't really suck -- feels like more of a more sex joke song to me at this point in my life -- but I feel like this album is still a 5. The album is even tighter than I remembered from loving this as a kid.
I’ll always have a soft spot for classic rock like this. Lots of great classic tunes all over the album that STILL get tons of radio play.
Pretty much classic rock station from the early 2000s simulator. There's a reason boomers love this music. Don't worry about the basic chords and easiest job in rock and roll (drums for ACDC). It's really the resurgence of ACDC lead by Angus Young that makes this album. High energy music will always last. I agree with many overrated lists putting ACDC there, but I still love em.
Classic
7/10
Bra
Electrifying
Ne znam da li ima nesto da ne valja na ovom albumu.
Bleh. There are some good songs (the classics) but anything that wasn’t a single is just so hard to listen to.
I’m always amazed that AC/DC managed to come back with one of the greatest rock albums of all time after losing their original frontman (an absolute legend). How is it that even possible!? This is pure rock at its best. Sometimes you just need something to blow out the cobwebs. My favourite is the closer - Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution. I love it’s slow start with the guitar and the drums cave-manning their way on in. This album is fun as fuck.
Low hanging fruit, this is too obvious when it comes to 'greatest albums of all time'. I'm pretty sure most sound engineers use this album to test speakers because it's just that on point.
Not the best album from ac/DC but still lovely
A vibe for sure. Makes me want some white lines
I love this album. Full of hits. You shook me all night long is one of the best rock songs ever imo. I’m giving this one a 4 because for me this album is a little tedious to listen to all in one go. I feel like I need to take a break between songs. I enjoy it a lot, but it’s something I prefer to have in doses.
Well, I mean, its AC/DC. I really do hate AC/DC. I can't believe I'm actually listening to this of my own free will. But in doing so, and trying very hard to give it a fair shot, I'm realizing what I hate might not be their music. After listening to much worse albums on this journey, this is listenable at least. If I was capable of overcoming my pretentious bias against the band and people who listen to them, maybe this could get a 3. But, alas, I'm not.
I am not an AC/DC fan but this is another classic album. I really enjoyed listening to the whole album and there are some gems. Great stuff!
For me it’s kitsch.
Probably my hottest take, but I can’t stand to listen to AC/DC. I was hoping listening to the entire album would change my mind, but it didn’t. It made me appreciate the hits a little more, but everything else exemplifies the things I hate about hair metal/stadium rock. VERY subjective opinion, but this band has band forced into my ears since I was born. I’m sure others have a similar opinion of the Grateful Dead, but for me, AC/DC is that band I have no love for. 🤷
I don’t hate AC/DC. I just never care to hear them again. I’m not gonna rate this album lower just because I’ve heard it so much it makes me physically ill. There’s a reason it’s held to the status it is in rock n roll history.
I feel a great disturbance in the Force when I listen close, as if millions of Coors-drunk denim-wearers suddenly put another quarter in the jukebox and were suddenly soloing on their pool cues.
A very nearly perfect album in its sequence of songs, quality of match between lyrics, intent and musical style. Just great!
Good old fashioned rock n roll- listened to it on a run and it gave me extra speeeed
CLassic angry Elmo. Not my favorite but a classic.
Iconic album. Consistent from start to finish. So many hits. Definitely a must listen - even if you're not into them.
All the tracks sound the same. Granted they rock but it gets a bit boring after a while. You shook me all night is the best track without a doubt.
Can’t deny that this rocks. Not my thing but it rocks and is catchy af. 3.5/5
Classic
Znakomite i ponadczasowe
Solid classic rock. Hadn't listened in quite awhile
I have loved this album for 25 years. It rules.
Have this album on both CD and vinyl. Classic. Hells Bells is such a great opener. Banger after banger. 5/5.
A real classic…! Not a bad song on this album. The great compriffs by Malcom and the Lovely solos from Angus all comibined by the great voice of Brian. Love this masterpiece.
1980. Kinda interesting to realize when exactly this album came out
Not my thing, but can appreciate the high technical skill on display here
It was just fine. Solid hits but the lyrics were boring and it was just generally really repetitive. The riffs were sick tho
Some above average heavy rock guitar continually ruined by an aggravating Geordie shrieking into a microphone. (Harsh, but fair?)
What can I say. Every song rips
1.5
3* Crap singing. Class music.
Gross
A bit too much filler, but the hits go HARD
The perfect hard rock album. No notes, wouldn’t change a thing. Best song: You Shook Me All Night Long
Loved it when I younger, still enjoy it, but maybe not to the same extent.
Clássico e pa, já curtia das antigas
Not my style and definitely not for listening at work. Songs are good for other situations :)
Not my preferred sounds, but this is a very good album. Glad I stuck it out for Rick and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, easily my favorite track.
Big Dad Rock Album. Extra points for Brian Johnson's debut ACDC album.
pure classic
good album
Solid album. I’ve just heard them 2 million times
Hells Bells - Not bad start to the album, 3/5 Shoot to thrill - Hype as fuck 5/5 What do you do for money honey - 4/5 Givin the dog a bone - 4/5 Let me put my love into you - Kinky 3/5 Back in black - Iconic, but not as good as i remember 4/5 You shook me all night long - 4.5/5 Have a drink on me - 3.5/5 Shake a leg - Definitely not the best song on this album 2.5/5 Rock and roll ain't noise pollution - 3/5 Overall - Good album, much enjoyed. Favorite song: Shoot to thrill
I already have three songs off this album in my main playlist. While I skip them frequently, through each song this album is quite sound and had a clear, defined, and untouched style. Rating based on how much I enjoyed it and not its legacy, The novelty of screaming in as high of a pitch as possible hasn't aged well on many songs for me personally.
One of my favorites. Solid all the way through.
I guess this was the time to give it one more chance, it still sucks ass. Will I listen to again: 0%
probably better in context. One of the best selling albums of all time. 3.5
not my cup of tea in the slightest. they may have the structure of a decent album, the vocals drive me nuts and the guitars, while skilled in some aspects, are one note and boring.
What an awesome album. Already a huge fan of the title track, but really enjoyed "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Hells Bells." Can't wait to hear Highway to Hell
makes my head hurt a bit, but a great hard rock album nonetheless.
Some huge bangers. Too many mid temp and noisy songs in a row.
Прекрасний хардрок, просто класика, але пісні доволі одноманітні, тому під кінець трохи задовбує
the best one of ac/dc
Classic album
Hele album heel erg hetzelfde. De stem van de zanger gaat me een beetje vermoeien, maar opzich een leuker album dan ik had verwacht.
This album makes me want to go to a kegger out in the woods and maybe get into a fist fight.
Not as dated as I have always thought when taken as a whole, I really rocked to some of these songs
The best studio album from the group outside of a greatest hits album. You like rock? We’ll, here it is!
first time ive ever listened to an ACDC album..... its better than expected.... but too much of the same voice
I've never liked AC/DC. I only know their singles but I don't like any of them. I usually don't make it very long before changing the station if they come on the radio. I guess that makes sense because hard rock isn't really my thing. I can admit that they do what they set out to do well. But that thing isn't what I want to listen to. If the vocals were different maybe I could like it, but probably not. I did like the bells at the beginning of Hell's Bells. I made it one song in before I decided to quit while I'm ahead... if I never hear AC/DC again, it'll be too soon.