Back In Black

This is a guilty pleasure of mine— it’s the only AC/DC album I own and the only one I’ll ever need— though a little goes a long way. AC/DC is a one trick pony, and it gets tiring hearing the same song over and over again for a full album. (The bass player could play the same single note in 4/4 time for the entirety of the album and it wouldn’t sound out of place.) And that’s not even getting into the questionable or problematic material. There’s a distinction between prudishness and lasciviousness, and AC/DC can switch sides. Sex is a lot of fun, I don’t think most people would argue that, and there’s nothing wrong writing about that. In fact, that’s what rock and roll is all about when you get down to it. However, when it turns into objectification, misogyny, and rapey-ness, and it often does, it becomes harder to justify. Lines like ‘don’t you struggle, don’t you fight’ take the enjoyment right out of it. Or when you talk about ‘given the dog a bone’ and it dehumanizes the other person, it just feels icky. Some may say all AC/DC is like that, and they may have a point. I still like Hell’s Bells, Back in Black, and You Shook Me All Night Long, though the other material makes them harder to enjoy as I get older.

I'm a sucker for catchy guitar hooks which helps make up for the banal lyrics of AC/DC and grating vocals for me. They wrote some catchy rock anthems that make me want to get out the guitar and learn 3 or 4 chords.

Some fundamentally sound hooks and crisply done tunes but basic-basic and knuckleheaded to the core (though they would surely prefer on to say “to the bone”). The fun bits are not nearly enough to make up for the truckload of sophomoric and jejune lyrics and double entendres too unsubtle for even half-witted teenage boys. The slut shaming, troglodytic male gaze, the chauvinism and misogyny— these guys make Van Halen look like third-wave feminists. And as for “R&R Ain’t Noise Pollution” — well, thanks for that thoughtful public service announcement.

Thought to be one of the best rock bands of all time and with this album you can see why. All the songs were amazing, the composition, the vocals gives all the classic 80s rock feel. Wouldn't say there were any stand out tracks as all of them were so good, although this album does contain the iconic song Back In Black.

The hits are huge but there are parts that get a bit too repititive to make the whole album infinitly listenable

Sure was some AC/DC.

AC/DC songs are just a vehicle for Angus to play a guitar solo. They really are best consumed as a closing pitcher's entrance music instead of by the album.

Goeie riffs maar irritante vocals Fav song: let me put my love into you

El classico

Great album, nothing more to add

3.75

This was the first AC/DC that I heard. My sister's friend had a dance party and I was friends with that person's younger sister who was allowed to invite a couple of people. I remember this coming on. It felt alive and dangerous in a way that I hadn't experienced before in music. Is it my favorite AC/DC album of all time? I don't know, it depends on the day. But it's always 5 stars and welcome to my ears.

Goes hard af.

Just a great album. Knows it's classic rock and executes it perfectly. Brian does well in the heels.

Basically the same big dumb macho song 10 times. But that guitar sound… 🤤

I don't think I've ever listened to an album that's had so many songs so prevalently played on the radio. Bangers all the way through.

The songs are hits. The production is good. It has withstood the test of time. I just don't like ac/dc.

1/5 - never listening again 2/5 - its decent but not for me 3/5 - would listen again 4/5 - going in my playlist 5/5 - going on repeat No. Title 1. "Hells Bells" 3/5 2. "Shoot to Thrill" 3/5 3. "What Do You Do for Money Honey" 4/5 4. "Given the Dog a Bone" 1/5 5. "Let Me Put My Love into You" 3/5 6. "Back in Black" 4/5 7. "You Shook Me All Night Long" 3/5 8. "Have a Drink on Me" 2/5 9. "Shake a Leg" 2/5 10. "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" 2/5 Album: 2.7

Have listened to this a billion times. Great heavy rock. Love every single song, even if BIB has been played to death

While this album has very generic lyrics, the music just kicks. AC/DC just has guitar riffs that make me happy, and Back in Black is one of those quintessential guitar songs that just slaps. 4/5!

Ohan tää nyt helvetin kovaa rockia ja sille on syynsä, miksi acdc on niin puhki soitettua Yllätti silti hyvyydellä

Typical and classic AC/DC. Album was good but not good enough to convince me to listen to a second album.

Red Starr of Smash Hits was more critical, saying he found the songs indistinguishable from one another and marred by hypermasculine fantasies, rock music stock phrases, garish guitar, and dull rhythms, on "yet another triumph for lowest common denominator headbanging—the new thoroughly predictable, thoroughly dreadful AC/DC album" in my opinion redd star is very right but very wrong. everything he said album this album is right, but that’s what makes it great.

Bit same-y

Love the hits, the other songs not so much. It hurts my voice to listen to this.

First album on this journey, and pretty solid start! Liked Back in black, and the chorus of let me put my love into you (the predatory vibes are there, it was the 80s so what should I expect lol) 20/10/2023

Increíble!! Me sorprendió porque según yo ac/dc era piola nada más… me sorprendió muchisimo

I was ready for this album to be a certified classic but aside from the hits, it's really not that great.

I've always enjoyed AC/DC, but still don't like Brian Johnson's voice. The double edged sword is knowing that AC/DC would likely not be as iconic without his vocals, but I would enjoy it more.

A bunch of the songs sounded the same, and were too long. The best one, You Shook Me All Night Long, did not have as much of the shrieking as many of the earlier songs on the album, and was less of a copy of the first few songs on the album. I don't know if I like the song Back in Black or if I've just heard it a lot of times.

Generally a bop if a little repetitive but not so repetitive that I had to wonder why certain tracks are familiar and others are forgettable.

it’s all the same song. it’s a good song but I don’t need it 9 times in a row

No big surprise, but dang the guitar is so good. Shoot to Thrill is pretty great in stereo. Love the part at 3:30 that gets a lot quieter. I wonder how AC/DC would feel knowing I just think of Iron Man when I listen to Back in Black. Again, the guitar is so good. This album is kind of the same song 10 times, but the song kicks ass so I'm not complaining too much. Have a Drink on Me is one I've never heard before that I really like. Shake a Leg actually sounds quite different from the others, trying to think of what the guitar lick sounds like. Holy moly, that solo though. Kind of a weak song to end on, but overall I did enjoy it.

The shrieking is a bit much for me, but I enjoyed the album overall! It reminds me a lot of my dad, since he loves AC/DC and definitely owns and plays this album a lot (to my mom's chagrin). Highlights were "Shoot to Thrill," "Back in Black," and "You Shook Me All Night Long" although those were also the songs I was most familiar with, so that could be why I enjoyed them the most. I am not the biggest fan of Brian Johnson's voice, but the guitars/bass/drums were great. The album did feel like a lot of the same thing over and over. I think I'd give this 3.5, but I am rounding down bc I want more room at the top for better albums.

the first of i presume many albums with songs i was introduced to via being a teenage supernatural fan, a fact that i will not acknowledge under further interrogation i don't rly wanna listen to them all back to back but i COULD karaoke literally half of these songs at Any Moment

AC/DC should never be purchased on vinyl, because they should never be listened to as an entire album

I thought AC/DC was heavier rock than this album I only knew back in black and you shook me all night long going into this, but a lot of the songs felt identical

Classic rock classic

Absolutely great album of strong solid rock music with lyrics and pulsating energy. Easy to listen to, easy to move to. Just great. Reputation is sullied by being a stereotype of itself, but putting that societal story aside, as music in and of itself, its excellent, high repeat value, hard to get tired of, and I can see it being part of my regular go-to albums going forward.

FINALLY A GOD TIER ALBUM

Strong album. I don’t love AC/DC, but there’s nothing to complain about here.

amazing

Like Led Zep, but louder.

A favourite and a classic. What else can you say that hasn't been said already?

I can’t shake “classic rock lives here” from my head.

A classic album... That I hate.

Just perfect for the time and place.

One of the best rock albums top to bottom. Period.

a bit shouty, not like tom shouty but rock ig quite catchy and upbeat but not sure if my style

yall u know i already know this, baller album tho

Of course the second most popular album of all time, with 50 millions sales is gonna be here, i have to say i know som songs, but i never listen to it completely. its dedicated to the memory of Bon Scott and they managed to replace him but they also managed to keep what make them so good with him. If it as sold so many reccord its for a reason, this kind of arena rock, heavy sound and hard rock theme is the key of sucess for them. Hells Bells as a good intro. My favorite are: Shoot to Thrill, Back in black and You shook me all night long. I think those 3 songs ahve the most iconic riffs and vocals by Johnson. The guitar work of the Young brothers is very impressive through out the album I have to say that the other song, except hells bells, kinda all look the same, same paterns, similar lyrics and riffs. So with all that i have come to the conclusion that, this album is good, very easy to listen and apreciate, but i dont find it as good as other heavy or hard rock album, it does not have the toughness of Guns N' roses or the solos of Led Zeppelin, and the viurtuosity of Van Halen (in my opinion) the but the good riffs are amognst the best off all time. I will say that this album is overated, AC/DC is without a doubt one of the best band off all times, but maybe it dosen't deserved as much credit or attention, even tough i say it again its a good album, but i dont find it very origians, a but too much classic and deja vu.

Hells Bells is a good opener, but I think it would've been better if it was switched with the first track on side 2.

"Rock and Roll is just Rock and Roll' Johnson sings in the last song. What more do you have to say about this album. No nonsense, straight forward with crude lyrics, without weak songs, AC/DC at their best. There are a few songs that stick out. And for the good listener, there is still quite a bit of variation to be found. The ominous beginning of Hells Bells is such a powerful opener to the album, the touch of blues in Rock and Roll is Noise Pollution is a great extra. And She Shook Me All Night Long ... certainly also has its own atmosphere. And 40 minutes is enough. But after those 40 minutes my neck is starting to feel a bit sore from banging it for 40 minutes.

I like this album. This album is mid-80's hard rock, early mid-80's heavy metal.

Classics for sure, never heard the whole thing through but love the bells.

Not too Memorable

Je m’attendais à moin d’un albu d’AC/DC, mais ca rock hard

I mean... whats not to love?

Dad Rock. Music and instrumentals are good. The singer is a bit grating, but I already knew. FLYYYYY ON A WALL. Different album, but I had that on tape. My brother must've bought it. Anyway, 3/5.

HELL YEAH ROCK

Recently found out AC/DC was a slang term for bisexuality. Dont tell Angus Young. First album after their original lead singer died. You dont really get many bands who still carry on after a death, especially under the same name, especially when they had so much credibility already. Bon Scott died of alcohol overdose in London, hence the Big Ben chimes. Actually a bit of a nutcase. Worth a google. Though Bon Scott was almost the personification of ACDC, Brian Johnson delivers and give ACDC their most famous album. Probably because its hit after hit. Defiantly their mainstream effort. Would never be topped. Total Cock Rock. SOT: Hells Bells Shoot to Thrill Back In Black You Shook Me All Night Long Shake a Leg Rock and Roll Aint Noise Pollution 3.5/5

It’s coo

Classic. Hit after hit after hit

Can’t get along with his voice! Not my favorite for sure.

I mean, cmon, doesn't get much more "classic rock" than this. Defined a genre/era 5 - All-time classic

It's a hard rock banger with a bunch of classic hard rock anthems like Hells Bells, Shoot for Thrill and You Shook Me All Night Long, not to mention the title track. Some of the other tracks on the album are very enjoyable as well, but there are a couple that don't quite work as well. If you like melodic screaming and grunting, rhythmic guitar riffs and big drums, you could do a whole lot worse.

Good Rock Album

Absolutely amazing album. I'd never heard it completely and never thought it'd be so great. Starts with an absolute banger of a song and keep flowing from there. Amazing

I've never been a big AC/DC fan but their sound and charisma re undeniable. One of the defining records of heavy rock.

Those Aussies can kick it

Impressed. Knew some songs but all songs decent

I've never been able to stomach the lead singer's voice. Great music otherwise.

Instant classic, still as powerful as always, Hard Rock 101

Quintessential nostalgia album. Also, I'll never be able to separate Hell's Bells from Trevor Hoffman's stint with the Milwaukee Brewers. Good times.

I keep forgetting that Shoot to Thrill is my favorite AC/DC song.

Every song sounds exactly the same but it's still a blast somehow.

I just can't stand the vocals on this record. The guitar playing is on point, but the loss of Bon Scott plays a significant role in my overall disliking of this record. Also, every track seems to be following the same structure and sounds very similar for the most part.

It's largely alright isn't it. Most of the tunes blend into one, which is pretty typical of this era of ROCK nonsense. Couple of well known tunes in amongst it, but on the whole pretty meh and not as good as yesterday. Rob will probably call this shite and give it 8 stars. For me, it's 3

Classic rock RIFFS with some grating vocals but some bangers. Camfield approved

A lot of this album is trudging through basically the same track going on for at least a minute too long. But the highs are very high

Standard AC/DC. Nothing more, nothing less. Which is exactly what I like

All killer, no filler. Not an ounce of flab. ‘Back In Black’ is all the best bits of every AC/DC album up to that point distilled into a stone cold classic about hard rocking, hard fucking, loose women and drinking. The rhythm section is tight, the guitar work is impressive, the hooks are memorable and the songs, well they are anthemic. Not many have done it better or kicked more ass than AC/DC did with ‘Back In Black’.

Okee beter dan ik dacht maar nog steeds niet iets wat ik zelf echt zou luisteren

Ground breaking

About half are all time classics and the other half isn’t too shabby either. Rating 4.5

Great album, especially the title track "Back in Black", and "You Shook Me All Night Long".

This is definitely a classic album but I’ve been beat over the head with these songs for years. If I listen to our local classic rock station for two days, I will hear 8/10 songs on this album. The only 2 they don’t play are Let Me Put My Love Into You and Shake a Leg. They play all the other 8 songs All. The. Time. Great tunes but good Lord are the lyrics juvenile!

CLASSIC literally have half this album in one of my main playlists. Other half is just white noise though. Not sure what the scale will be so giving it 4 stars

Loved it. Absolute bangers

Enjoyable blast from the past

8/10

More Songs About Alcohol and Fucking

Rarrrgh

Album as a whole wasn’t my cup of tea, but can appreciate the instruments and vocals. First half of the album pales by far in comparison to the second half. All of the best songs are in the second half.

I was goin' hard to this one! Hells Bells stood out, I liked the slow burn intro and then suddenly we're IN IT. I forgot what a banger "Back In Black" (the song) is. Like....truly iconic.

Jack Black in School of Rock is better. Didn't even really like the hits. Eye-rolling.

All songs are amazing!

I mean... it's a classic. Personally, not really my thing but I don't have to love it to recognize its ubiquity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g1WHfZgaM 6/10

I’m not too fond of AC/DC. Not at all.

Every song is about shagging, rocking, or being a badass. Every song is simple but powerful. Honestly, if Cobra Kai were an album, it's this. STRIKE FIRST. STRIKE HARD. NO MERCY.

timeless classic

Äijärokki ei kyl lähe

Jaahas ja ukot veivaa taas.

Hells Bells is great, but then it just gets repetitive.

4 of the most iconic rock songs all time on one album!

Everyone knows almost every song on this album, the whole thing is iconic. I used to thump to this on 8 track in the garage.

Rifftastic classic rock. 3.5 stars.

I'm so sick of this band and all they're singles. I've heard this album enough. I don't need to go through it again. It might be a 1.5-2 star because Hells Bells is about the only song I can maybe tolerate in the right mood and you can't really deny the guitar work on here. However, I want my summary to show how much I hate AC/DC so I'll be rounding down on this one.

One of the greatest rock albums of all time

It is very tough for me to separate AC/DC from my nostalgia which makes it hard to come into this with fresh eyes. The album hits hard and the vocals are harsh but that’s part of the fun. Half of the songs on this album are regulars on classic rock radio so it certainly deserves to be on this list. Added to playlist: Shoot to Thrill

Such a great album, good tracks from start to finish, it’s hard for me to find something to criticize, might even be my favorite album from AC/DC

This is peak AC/DC. A masterful return to form. Hard rock and heavy metal is hit or miss for me but its tough to deny this albums peaks.

Vet att det är en klassiker men mig tilltalar den inte jättemycket. Blir medelbetyg.

Großartiger Beginn, solider Rock. Höre ich wahrscheinlich noch Mal.

So many musicians I adore and respect count AC/DC as one of their favorites. But I never got it. I'm ignoring the "every album sounds the same" refrain, which has been talked about to death in the case of AC/DC. This is one of the most confident records I have ever heard. Every guitar lick, every base and drum line, every lyric exudes confidence. It's a confidence that so many bands try to front, but very few actually convey. This record is also really well put togeather. The songwriting is tight, there is zero time waste, and it sounds great. This record really benefits from listening with good speakers or headphones. It's getting a high score from me even though it's not really my style. I also should mention that I spent the rest 9f the day listening to other record from AC/DC. Their career really came out banging at the start. It's crazy. It totally belongs high on this list and I'm super glad I heard this one. Before today, I only knew the hits.

Great, simple and straight to the point! Great hard rock that just makes you nod your head. Much is said about AC/DC being very formulaic, well when that formula works it works!

It was AC/DC. Surprising that was their seventh album, I guess. But every song sounded exactly like all the other AC/DC songs I've heard on the radio. No surprises.

As expected.

Fire fuego gas. I agree with untitled2 that it gets a little repetitive towards the end but I’m in complete agreement that this is one of the greats.

Bangers on bangers on bangers. This is the first album every white pre teen boy listens to that makes them fall in love with classic rock. Only thing holding it back from a 5 is that all the songs one after the other get repetitive, which I guess I didn’t notice as a 10 year old.

B- Hells Bells 4 Shoot to Thrill 4 What Do You Do for Money Honey 2 Givin the Dog a Bone 2 Let Me Put My Love Into You 3 Back In Black 4 You Shook Me All Night Long 4 Have a Drink On Me 2 Shake a Leg 2 Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution 3 This was alright. It was either a banger or a clanger. There wasn't much in between. Sorry Mahin. F***in B****!

Proto butt-rock. *throws up horns*

Classic album. Hit after hit

Classic power cord arena rock. The songs are simple both musically and lyrically, but remain mostly fun. 3/5 would listen to the hits again

LOVE the dramatic opening of church bells on the first track, Hells Bells. It's like a good opening sentence of a good book. You know you're in for a treat! Hard rock is definitely not a genre I typically dabble in. However, I realized while listening to this album that I knew a few AC/DC songs without knowing they're by AC/DC. You Shook Me All Night Long is an example. The title track, Back in Black, is one of my faves! I was introduced to it via an early hip hop sample (Dope Beat by Boogie Down Productions). I remember many years later, I heard Back in Black for the first time and I loved it just as much as I loved the BDP sample. The lead singer is giving great vocals too. Sometimes hard rock sounds like screaming to me. This guy, Bon Scott (RIP) from what Google tells me, has a decent falsetto. I will say, I can only take so much hard rock at once. All the songs start sounding alike to me. I think that's why Back in Black, the track, stands out. It has such a distinct melody. Completely different from all the other tracks on the album. Let Me Put My Love Into You also. After the first four tracks, it comes in like a somewhat calmer intermission, leading us into the album's second act, which starts with Back in Black (again, my fave on the album and probably of all the hard rock songs I've ever heard). But then, Have a Drink on Me takes us right back to the energy from the top of the album, which is typical of the hard rock I've been exposed to. And Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, a cool song to end on, has a good driving melody like Back in Black and Let Me Put My Love. No skips on this album. If I were to recommend hard rock to someone who, like me, isn't all that familiar, I'd tell them to listen to this one.

Does what it says on the tin

Don't like ACDC, generic rock cancer.

Great album. Love the riffs

Amazing

Incredible and legendary album.

Slaps

A classic, obviously

I first heard this album in middle school and it was amazing! Nothing like AC/DC to introduce you to the world of no-nonsense hard rock. This band has been around as long as I have, and their music still seems ever-present in the world, whether it's ads, stadia, or radio play. While the lyrics also have a middle school level of complexity to them, you can't argue with Angus's riffs and the A+ rock vocals of Brian Johnson. As an aside, as a beginner drummer it's a great album to learn your first beats on.

Heading into this album, my expectations were very low. I had always found this group annoying whenever I heard most of their songs on the radio, and my old high school would BLAST their song “Thunderstruck” before every pep assembly, which was TRAUMATIZING! Unfortunately, this album did not manage to surpass my already low expectations. The lead singer sounded like Robert Plant taking a dump with his ear piercing wailing and “YEAAA YEAHHH!!”’s on most of the songs. I enjoyed Hell’s Bells and You Shook Me All Night Long, but I otherwise found the rest to be very forgettable ford truck commercial music and/or downright appalling wailing and shouting about cliche nonsense.

Such a great rock album. One of the best of all time.

One of the greatest arena rock albums ever. No wasted tracks.

A big part of my youth and as important now as it was then. Stunning songs, perfectly performed. A stellar debut appearance by Brian Johnson, a rhythm section you could set your watch by, Angus doing his thing but as ever, it’s Malcolm’s balls to the wall rhythm guitar that is the real star turn. Stone wall classic.

I know this album I like it.

Great album that reminds me of my dad, comfort album I grew up listening to.

No misses, great album!

I like to think of myself as somebody with at least halfway thoughtful musical takes and fairly diverse interests. But, there will always be something about hard rock that will make automatically fall into "FUCK YEAH" mode. And I think it's beautiful that music has the ability to do that to me as well. Favorite track: Hell's Bells

Хороший солидный рокешник

How do you fill the void left by Bon Scott? Brian Johnson does his best, and yes he sounds like if Elmo smoked a pack day but I love him for it. The first time I listened to AC/DC as a kid I honestly don't even know that I registered the difference. Yeah its mostly the same 3 to 4 chords but I couldn't care less - these riffs are all timers. Every track is still really fun

Some great tracks here. Not everything works but Back in Black followed by You Shook is killer. Hell’s Bells is a strong opener. Other than that a lot of the songs kind of blend together. Nothing is bad but it all follows such a formula. Angus Young is fantastic; Brian Johnson’s shrill voice gets to be a bit much. In the 5th grade I would’ve given this an easy 5. Listening to it now it’s close, but not quite there.

A stone-cold classic that has aged very well. It is amazing that this is Brian Johnson's debut with AC DC (following Bon Scott's death). Yes, some of the lyrics are cringe-worth, but the enduring power of this music is undeniable. Angus Young's riffs and solos are uniformly outstanding, and the combination of hard rock and pop created a template that bands are following to this day.

Testosterone filled teenage boy rock and roll. Maybe it’s not great art but it’s definitely fun.

Just absolute banger after banger. It’s rare that a band can come back with a new singer and be just as good if not better than before. “Back in Black” has to be one of the greatest rock and roll riffs of all time. Easy 5.

From the very first notes you know that this is an amazing record. Timeless classic.

AJ: 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cat: high energy classic rock n roll. Listening to Angus shriek for an entire album is a lot. Fun as hell tho

Every song is a banger. The whole album pushes Hard Rock to the perfect level. The riffs, easy to sing along to, it’s just a brilliant album.

I mean, the lyrics are terrible and the screaming gets tired, but if you're looking for hard driving guitar rock, this is classic.

Cheesy Spinal Tap-like fare - but "what's wrong with being sexy?" as Nigel Tufnel would say. Actually quite fun, TBH, though it gets a bit samey after a while. Favorite song Shake a Leg. Giving this a 3, but its a strong 3.

well, it's good, but i can only take so much of this kind of metal at one time. the whole time listening to this i was just thinking of how much i would hate an ac/dc concert. i just know they'd be playing their stupid guitars for like 10 extra minutes for every song.. it'd be sooo unenjoyable. anyway, like i said, it's good but i really get tired of stuff like this after the second or third song.

Top songs: Shoot to thrill, You shook me all night long, have a drink on me. Would choose to listen to it again but probably won't be in main rotation

Obviously some classics on here but I just do not love 80s guitars… they’re just a little too much. Maybe I’m just a child idk

Rock. Guitars. Solos. Drums. Gets end away. (Jealous). Friends last episode advert. Every hollywood action film. End scene. They can have a bonus point for managing not to go on the nonce like many of their generation. Well done lads.

Definitely a time and a place for AC/DC, very fun, iconic riffs. Like the previous album, all very samey mind. No surprisingly good or bad songs, mostly just the same song. Always liked the singers voice, really good for rock, very over the top, bit axl rose. It's a 3.

You Shook Me All Night Long, and Let Me Put My Love Into You are my favourites from the album. It doesn't really get exciting though. Not bland, just never really takes off. I bet they are great fun to see live. Angus Young has a house in a small village close to me in the Netherlands. Never seen him though. -1 star.

I snobbily see this kind of rock a bit basic and low hanging fruit type thing.... It is entertaining, but there's no substance to it. This is probably better than their last album we had, but it's all samey. Back in black and you shook me all night long are the highlights. I'd listen to those tracks again but not going to be missing out if I never hear any of the rest of it again 3, as it's not bad, it's just not that interesting when you have to listen to a whole album of it

I feel like AC/DC should be reserved for OST scoring. I don't think I'd ever put this on deliberately. Wouldn't say it's bad, just not for me.

Hells bells and shoot to thrill are two of the best album opening songs of all time. Hells Bells really should be on a short list of best track 1's. For me its three five star songs and then several middle of the road rock songs, so this will be a 4.

Another Classic. Maximum Rock n Roll.

first listen absolute classic, and i know it's very millennial of me, but this album just reminds me of Iron Man all over again

AC/DC gets me so fired up, such a great pump up band. Super fun guitar riffs, solos, chord progressions, and an iconic voice to sing along to. This band is able to have so much fun with their recordings, and they bring so much energy to every song, it just feels contagious. AC/DC and I are flying on the same level. Fave tracks: Hells Bells, What Do You Do for Money Honey, Back in Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, Have a Drink on Me

Absolute classic in the rock cannon. Although I was a little surprised to see it came out in '80, I would have guessed earlier than that. Pretty much every song on here is a staple of rock radio, in fact I feel like I've heard most of these songs almost too many times. Nevertheless they do still hold up. The riffs are solid and chunky, the vocals are soaring and the content, while pretty basic, just makes me want to dawn a leather jacket and ride on down the highway into the sunset. A couple of the less popular songs on here feel like filler to me, but everything else is a pleasure to listen to again. Fav Tracks: Hells Bells, Back In Black, Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Just about as boring as hard rock gets… and every song sounds about the same. Volume is no substitute for creativity or passion or whatever else they were lacking.

- don't really like brian johnsons voice tbh - not much variety, but some kickin dad rock bangers - haven't actually listened all the way through until now - not a very good flow, just plays like a hits album 3/5 GOOD - shoot to thrill - what do you do for money honey - you shook me all night long

7/10. Loud and straightforward. Well, mostly straightforward, not entirely sure if that one song was about fucking a dog.

Honestly pretty boring despite the couple of good songs. 7/10

Bands rarely survive the death of their lead singer. Rarer still that they can continue to be hugely successful and create another rock n roll classic.

Wat een album, all killer no filler. Geweldige nummers, en gitaarsolo’s. Simpel maar doeltreffend!

Out of 1001 albums there are only 70 albums that I have given 5 stars to. This is one of them. Out of those 70 there are maybe 5 or 6 that I would consider the absolute best and give them a ranking above all the other (call them a 6 rating out of 5, or a 5+...whatever you want to call it.) THIS is one of those albums. It was phenomenal when it was released and it has stayed strong over the 43 years since its release. Ultimate Classics: Back in Black, You Shook Me All Night Long and Hell's Bells. Other Standouts: Shoot to Thrill, Given The Dog A Bone, Have a Drink on Me, and What Do You Do For Money Honey. Still other great tracks: Let Me Put My Love Into You, and Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. Yes. That's every song on the album. Classic among classics! Crem de la crem!

So much fun to re-listen!

Probably their best album. Some great tracks. But nothing to top Led Zep.

Not as great as i remembered on re listen. The classics stand up

Fuck yeah!!!!!! I was raised by a redneck mother who insisted that country music was the only kind of music worth listening to. I immediately rebelled against all her hurdy-durdy twangy cowpoke tunes by indoctrinating myself with every possible iteration of cock rock that exists. Van Halen, Guns 'n' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and AC/DC became deities whom I worshipped in my early teen years. That paved the way to full blown 80's obsession, with a fun and funky detour into new wave art rock which eventually led to the grunge/alt rock/riot grrl summit where I found my sonic joy and forged my own true musical identity. Even though this music is rife with horrific misogyny and the constant predatory objectification of women (which I do not support), the balls to the wall spirit of loud aggressive dissent is what resonates with me most. Hail Satan, and Fuck country music! If I could come back as a drinking, snorting, fucking cock rock legend in my next life I would. And we haven't even touched on the most amazing part, this album is a resurrection! Probably the greatest rock 'n' roll resurrection of all time after a front man dies. Bon Scott partied 'til the fucking wheels fell off and Brian Johnson took up the mantle to usher these boys into a new era, a better era arguably, that cemented their legendary rocker status for all of time. I will also add that my dad was cool as fuck and he believed in ROCK. AC/DC was one of his all-time favourite bands. He passed away in June this year, and what would have been his 67th birthday on July 15th this past weekend was a very sad day. I'm still shattered by his passing. He burned brightly just like these lads, and burned out way too fast. When he was ill, I listened to this album on many of my drives to visit with him. For energy. That's what he always said AC/DC represented to him: powerful gut-punching energy. I'll love and miss my dad until the end of time and I'll forever think of him whenever I hear AC/DC. I hope he's able to grab a bowl of cottage pie and down a stiff scotch with Bon in his hereafter. I love you dad.

This album is full of catchy hooks and great riffs, it is a classic. The downside is a lot of the songs sound the same and are very similar, still a great album. Favourites: Shoot to Thrill / What Do You Do for Money Honey / Let Me Put My Love Into You / Back In Black / You Shook Me All Night Long / Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution

This album is so ridiculous. Like pretty much everyone I have heard it a bunch and also was very in to AC/DC as a teenager. I listened to this album a bunch today, for the first time in a while. It was so cheesy and it rocked so much. I much prefer Bon Scott AC/DC but this album is obviously a classic.

4.5/5. Well this is just simply a classic.

Some songs might be bearable if the singer just shut the fuck up. But this probably wouldn’t be the case, because they’re a boring band.

The energy and the music quality starts high and stays there the whole album -- not a bad or boring song in the batch!

This is for sure one of the top albums from this era of hard rock. Top Tier

This album is EPIC. I don’t really know what else to say about it. It just punches you in the mouth from start to finish and features some of the best rock n roll the world has to offer.

Brian Johnson steps into the late Bon Scott’s formidable shoes and revitalizes AC/DC. The lyrics are your typical macho fare, and the back half is much stronger than the front, but there’s an undeniable power behind the melodies.

Meh

Back in Black is the seventh album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was the band's first album with new lead singer Brian Johnson after the death of the previous one Bon Scott. The all-black album cover was a sign of mourning for Scott. AC/DC had already had their commercial breakthrough with their previous album Highway to Hell, but Back in Black was a massive commercial and critical success. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time and has been certified 25x platinum in the US! This arena rock / heavy metal album has been praised as one of the best, meanest, most influential, and timeless hard rock albums. Back in Black is a nostalgic album for me and it sounds just as good as the last time I listened to any of these songs. This is an amazing album that is easily recognizable because of how influential it was to other rock, punk, and metal acts that performed during the 80's. It's an album that may never go out of style, and deserves a listen from everyone with ears.

Overall a fun album to listen to, even if it's a bit repetitive. They seem to really walk the line between catchy and cheesy.

Hells Bells, Shoot to Thrill, Givin’ the Dog a Bone, Back in Black (yeah, I’m black) and You Shook Me All Night Long. Only real complaint is most of these songs sound the same.

back in black, i hit the sack. im black

Certified classic 4.5/5

Well, the very essence of what is nasal, drunk hard rock.

Wow, lot of deep cuts on this album. I don't think I have heard of it before... Seriously, I had a friend in college who was a big AC/DC fan. We went to see them back in the day. Let's just say it was... an experience. My biggest thing about them is that none of their albums have (at least to me) any marked difference. The songs are fairly interchangeable in that they could be on any one album, there's no progression of their sound. But man, that sound kicks some serious ass. You can't play this stuff at a volume any lower than 11. And the lyrics... let's face it, Gloria Steinem is not going to be singing any of this stuff any time soon. "Givin' the Dog A Bone," "Let Me Put My Love Into You," "She Shook Me All Night Long." Not for the faint of heart. I have students who told me that their least favorite band is AC/DC. I wish I had asked them to elaborate. Most of the negative reviews I scanned quickly don't really elaborate. The lyrics are simple? I mean, come on, you take any song lyrics out of context any they sound like bad poetry. Are the lyrics hyper-masculine? Sure, they're a bunch of rocker guys who want to party. What are you expecting? It's an undeniable album. Completely and totally.

I saw Destiny's Child's Survivor was next so I rated it first. Didn't want to be swayed by how much I love rock and love this album in rating those girls. But one thing I said about Survivor is there are incredible rock albums with throwaway lyrics and Back in Black was exactly what I meant. Sex, drugs (or booze), and rock & roll - that's all this album is about. Nothing deeper than that. And it kicks serious ass. A classic for a reason. Still amazed how they pulled this off when Bon Scott had died just a few months before. It's all about the energy - both new boy Johnson on vocals and Angus and the gang on instruments. The riffs and beats are super catchy. But deft enough to admire their musicianship. So many incredible intros too that just suck you right in - Shoot to Thrill, Back in Black, You Shook Me All Night Long, Shake a Leg (maybe their sneakiest best after the first verse). They may not have another 5-star album in their collection but this one is 5+. I don't know how you cannot bang your head to the beats.

On the one hand, this album rawks and it includes stone cold hard rock classics like Hells Bells, Back in Black (one of the coolest, hardest rocking songs EVER), and You Shook Me All Night Long. I also really like Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. On the other hand, there are a LOT of cringy moments - Let Me Put My Love Into You ("don't you struggle, don't you fight, don't you worry 'cause it's your turn tonight. Ugh), Shoot to Thrill, What Do You Do for Money Honey, Givin' the Dog a Bone...notice a theme here? If I didn't pay attention to the lyrics, I'd give it a 5 for rocking your f'ing socks off. Taking a point off for the lyrics.

It's... okay, I guess. I wouldn't mind hearing it elsewhere, but won't likely put it on myself. Back in Black is a banger, I knew the sound, but not the name of the song, shame on me. + Back In Black + Let Me Put My Love Into You + What Do You Do For Money Honey

Scalpel-precision riffs

Just a kick ass rock and roll album

Actually enjoyed it quite a lot - this album is much more than just the singles. I can see why it's considered a classic

Loud, but in a good way.

I’m sorry about Bon Scott but Brian Johnson would not have been my choice as a replacement singer. I find his voice unbearable. I already had a headache from being stuck on a tube with a mass of screaming children and then I had to listen to this screech. I can only say No so many times! Mind you I’m not sure I liked Scott’s voice much either. The music underneath is pretty good but this isn’t an instrumental album. It’s full of sexist lyrics and macho attitudes and I am not okay with that. What a start to the week!

Hells Bells, Back in Black and You Shook Me are tolerable. The rest was tedious and made my head hurt. Still an album that should be heard.

I thought I was going to enjoy this one, but man, Brian Johnson is hard to endure over the course of an album. Not to mention the sexual innuendos were hardly innuendo and seemed a whole lot more clever when I was in high school. The riffs never stop, and "Shook Me All Night Long" holds up, but even "Hells Bells" and "Back In Black" sounded screechier than they used to. I guess it's me, but this wasn't nearly as much fun as it used to be.

Yeah, this just isn't for me. The two hits are really great. Brings me back to 4th grade. But other than that, meh. And "Let Me Put My Love Into You" is super rapey.

classic one

"shockingly" good

AC/DC is to me the parody of rock music. The people who love this band are mostly bland people. Now, I tried this album out and with the intro and the first tracks I was positively surprised. But then the vocals kick in... The way of singing is basically the same on every track. Not for me. I can tolerate some tracks in the back but that's about it.

Amazing Rock album and one of the most well received albums of all time. Definitely an all time classic. 9/10

This album is really hard for me to properly rate. I've been an AC/DC "hater" for a while now - but I tried to listen to this all the way through giving the music a clean slate and open mind. Honestly, my initial thoughts are: Hey! This music is really fun. Could be good for a poker night with my friends. The longer I listen though, the more I think: This stuff isn't all that complex or creative though... and I don't think the vocals do much good... and some of the lyrics *are* questionable. It makes me nod my head along though (most of the time). Just going to put it at 3 stars, because that feels correct.

Great

Makes me wanna ride a Harley down the interstate. Top tier, but man that guy sounds like a straight up muppet v

Never really liked AC/DC that much. They're bottom-tier dad rock with some very cringe songs. You shook me all night long is a good song tho

Hells bells, back in black, you shook me: are all you really need to know. not much else to talk ab honestly

Ja

Top 3 Songs: 1 - Back in Black (6) 2 - Shoot To Thrill (2) 3 - You Shook Me All Night Long (7)

4.5/5. Legendary album, great rock. Just a lack of diverse, intriguing content.

Heavy metal ..... screeching vocals ..... the guitars sound good but also become monotonous after a few songs. I can't listen to this album for long.

Genres: Hard rock, heavy metal, arena rock Formed: Sydney, Australia in 1973 Run time: 10 songs, 42 min, 8 sec This is the seventh studio album by the Australian rock band. It was the first to feature Brian Johnson as lead singer. The least played track on this album has over 18M plays on Spotify. The title track “Back In Black” is the most played track with over 1.2 Billion plays!!! Tracks from this (and other?) albums featured in the soundtracks to the Iron Man movies. I love AC/DC and this album is fantastic. Most of the tracks on the album are fantastic and some are absolutely amazing. There are more great tracks on this one album than some artist's best of albums. There is only one way to listen to this album - LOUD - or even LOUDER if you can!!! What an amazing comeback after losing their former frontman, Bon Scott. Four singles were released from the album. Listen Again?: Yes. My Rating: *****

Absolute classic

I am completely exhausted only 3 tracks in. A good and tight hard rock song recorded in 10 different versions. Easy 50 million copies sold.

Malcolm Young is one hell of a riff maker. And Brian Johnson’s snarling voice is the epitome of hard rock. There are some real bangers on Back In Black that are sure to make me shout along every time they pop up - “Hells Bells”, the title track and “You Shook Me All Night Long” being the best examples. But as with many a hard rock band the formula is just too repetitive in the end. And many of the songs I simply don’t care for altogether.

Very good rocknroll

Metal doesn’t get anything like the column inches it deserves. It’s a massively popular genre and this is one of the greatest metal albums of all time. Consistent, powerful and popular for good reason. After a run of pretenders it’s great to hear a proper rock and roll album.

Everything an AC/DC album should be -- loud, fast, and chock full of riffs. This is a decent amount of fun the whole way through. Outside of the mega hits here, though, the songs aren't that memorable, and AC/DC has a tendency to sound a little samey sometimes. Still, even when their songs are samey, they deliver that classic AC/DC sound, and what else are we here for?

Out of all the hard rock giants, ACDC has the the least variety in their music, and I don't love them in the way I love more substantial rock bands like Led Zeppelin. Even so this album was a fun listen.

J'ai aimé chaque chanson, même si j'avoue que la voix du chanteur m'irritait un peu à la fin. Excellent à petite dose

Decent music AC/DC is a decent rock group and will have to come check out other albums.

Classic album. I just wish I liked Brian Johnson's singing more.

Really enjoyed it

Very repetitive. Liked it at first, but it gets old, just like the listener

classic album. almost all songs are good, though i do not particularly like them too much given how safe and radio-sanitized it is

Hell's Bells, Back in Black, You Shook Me, and Rock n Roll are 4 great songs, but I'm not convinced that they're worth the effort of sitting through the other 6 somewhat embarassing and boring songs about how horny they were.

Fantastic

I'm not really a fan of Acca Dacca, even though few of their songs are actually iconic, like the self-titled Back In Black, a track that is prevalent in gyms all around the World, together with "You Shook Me All Night Long". Is it entertaining? Sure, pretty nice song with a very catchy riff and quite fun vocal. But whole album, or listening to any song for more than two times in a row is part of guantanamo torture. Great job boys down under, your songs are everywhere and I just have enough of it.

An example of rock music's raw power, unbridled energy, and unapologetic attitude. This album is an energetic ride from start to finish. Brian Johnson's gritty vocals take center stage throughout the entire album, giving the songs an unique touch. Sadly, I’m not the biggest fan of his vocals as I find them too whiny at times. Many of the songs show AC/DC’s unrelenting spirit and unadulterated rock sensibility. Each track boasts infectious hooks, memorable choruses, and infectious guitar solos that will had me air-guitaring along. The band's chemistry is undeniable, with Angus and Malcolm Young's guitar interplay forming the backbone of the album's signature sound. The rhythm section, comprising Cliff Williams on bass and Phil Rudd on drums, provides a solid foundation to the sound. The title-track is the album’s most recognizable and most memorable song with it’s guitar riff and Johnson's powerful vocals. My favorite song however is ”You Shook Me All Night Long”, highlighted by it’s amazing chorus. This is no-doubt a rock classic, well mixed and produced and had I been a bigger fan of the vocal work, this wouldve earned a higher rating.

Incredible collection of songs. Shoot to Thrill is their best song with Brian Johnson

Some classic radio plays but not for me.

When this came up I thought: ‘Solid 4 stars because the singles are great fun, but it could never be a 5 as it’s still just big, stupid, sexist, primitive, samey dinosaur rock at the end of the day.’ And yet, here we are…

Most classic rock albums I get end up being like "the songs you already knew are as good as you remember but there's a reason the rest you've never heard of." This album is actually just good all the way through.

Goes beyond 5 stars. Just the best. After we thought the AC/DC world had ended with the tragic loss of Bon along comes Brian and slots in perfectly. There isn’t a bad track on this album. Full of forceful driving rock and dripping with sexual innuendo. Just awesome.

solid

Bangers galore. Important album for rock history.

Is there a better no nonsense hard rock album than this? Yeah all the songs sound the same but this is absolutely 5 stars of songs sounding the same.

Fucking fire! All the hits and back to back.

3, but only because BinB kinda pays the price of admission all by itself.

Not my cup of tea at all.

Hard knocking classic! I guess if you heard one AC/DC album, you heard 'em all. But if I had to pick one ultimate, it. would have to be this one! The musicality is at its finest, but lyrically its pretty grim, having lost their main singer. But still, this is a great album, and I love to put in on every now and then! 8 out of 10

Probably my most listened-to album. It is one of the top ten great rock albums. I am sincerely tired of it now.

good album not subtle not subtle at all

Only bad thing I can say is that towards the end it felt like I was listening to the same thing over again. Still too many classics to have a bad rating.

Full on classic rock and roll. For me it is a mood thing...not always in the mood for Johnson's vocals but always love the music.

Notes: - Iconic stadium rock - If "Rock 'n' Roll" was a sound - Iconic 80s sound - Cultural, social, political context of the Album; would've been seen as really innovating/refreshing the rock genre - Music context; really opened up/progressed rock n roll / metal - Tapped my foot and/or nodded my head to most songs - Fav song: You Shook Me All Night Long

The title track is a classic for a reason, but the rest of the album is the same tired song that just keeps going over and over with very little going on.

This is like the rougher basis for The Darkness and I love it

It is what it is.

Every song on here is a hit! They are the progenitors of hard rock and their skill shows here.

Excellent hard rock when in the mood

Legendary. Some of the best rock anthems

This is a really good album, with some great tunes on it.

five stars for these guys

A raw rock 'n' roll album, very enjoyable from start to finish. The only thing that prevents me from giving it a 5 is that the songs are a bit similar and it tends to get a bit monotonous after a while. But overall it is a classy and really great album.

Immediate familiarity; Must've listened to it on my old Spotify and never rediscovered it; Banging album.

There are reasons it's a classic, bops all the way through. Acdc hasn't really evern been my cup of tea but this is defs the best of them

Solid

This album is pretty much flawless for me. It just fucking rocks

Lots of popular songs on this album. I wasn’t too familiar with AC/DC’s discography and for some reason I thought this album came later, at least a few albums after Bon Scott’s death. They clearly rallied HARD after that. Strong album. Lyrics haven’t aged well (Let Me Put My Love Into You seems a bit rapey (“don’t you struggle, don’t you fight”? really?) but the riffs are solid. 3.75

Yay ACDC. Their songs kind of all sound the same but I like that song.

AC/DC is overplayed to hell (via highway) and back (in black). I wouldn’t be able to make it through this album if it wasn’t so bloody good. I mean really. This is prime-time Hard Rock. It has more hit singles than I have stars to give. Just listen to it and turn up the volume. Rock out! Standout Songs: “Hells Bells” “Shoot to Thrill” “Back in Black” “You Shook Me All Night Long”

You can't deny the appeal of AC/DC, especially if you're a male that just wants to rock out! I was in high school when this album was released and the cool headbanger kids (yes, it's an oxymoron) had their logo drawn in pen on the back of their jean jackets. I don't see any appeal for girls that age unless they aspire to hangout with the burnouts and if Bevis or Butthead wears their shirt, they must be cool!. This is the type of music you crank up in your car or at home after a hard day at school or the office, take off the necktie, put on a black t, turn to volume to 11 and turn your brain off for an hour. It might seem silly to be stuck listening to the same band for 40 years, but who doesn't like living in the past, right?

Klink fem stjerner

(back 2 back bangers)^10

A classic that establishes the new formula for the new-look AC/DC, one they repeated to ever-diminishing returns afterwards. But this is great, the band sounds re-energized and Brian Johnson can still sing here. Three stone-cold classics, a lot of okay songs and very little filler make this one of the most consistent records in all of AC/DCs discography. Keeper.

Listened to this one a couple times already, just minted.

The point where they became a joke band rather than a dangerous one.

Classic Rock album, high energy and well formatted. 4/5

All time classic. Hard rock doesn't get much harder.

It's so damn hard not to head bang, air guitar and air drum along with every single track. But if you stop to think for even a second, everything is all rather boring and samey. Best not to think and just rock! 3 / 5 stars.

Not my cup o tea

This is music I only appreciated in my 4th decade onwards- Hells bells is important, given the theme and history of the album, but track 1 feels badly mixed with the bell oddly subtracting in stereo, "shoot to thrill" is the first that does it for me ... by track 5 the vicals are really soaring anf then boom, guiar , drums and lyrics all explore forth on |Back in Black. A singular song. NOTE to self...full enjoyment of this bass-driven power-rock album is brillaint with big drivers and a subwoofer to feel the kicker in the car.... I will always remember playing Back in Black at top volume through Klosters one fine summer ... windows open so the locals got to enjoy it with us, while exporting Full Bogan (this music is actually more popular in Germany than Australia, where they have the - often deadly- Rock Am Ring rock festival.). so, its a unique sound and this band owns it 100%. on Shake a leg, i heard vibrfato int he voice like Led Zeps lead singer--- how i wonder if they every payed together? sparks.

Now, unlike Metallica et al, Accadacca have never taken themselves too seriously. Even in death, the death of their beloved front man, they still produce an album which gives a nod to shuffling off while also celebrating all the important things: sex and drinking. They've always got a sly grin their face the boys from Burwood, while they hammer out the rock and roll. They've never pretended to be anything other than a guitar band and this along with Powerage is them at their rockin best. And they rock out like there is no tomorrow, as much as Brian is not Bon he still hits the right notes throughout and Phil swings, you cannot underestimate his crucial role in making this band what they are, he is the epitome of the great rock and roll drummer. Then there's Malcolm and his hard hitting left hand, hitting those chords, laying down the platform for the headbanging and making sure Angus can go where he needs to go. Angus, what can you say? He's the best there is and he has a whale of a time here. This album is just straight out fun, you'd be brain dead not to get it for what it is.

How do you rate an album like this? It ranges from misogynistic drivel with boring riffs to the sublime heights of “Back in Black”, possibly the best rock song ever recorded. Not sure I would ever reach for the whole album again. 3.5 stars

I remember where I was when I heard the news of Bon Scott’s death. It was early in a February morning in 1980 & I was driving along George’s River Road on my way to see a mate at Punchbowl. It was shocking news really. He was a one-off. Irreplaceable in that band, so we all thought. Anyway, in March I met the woman who I’d spend the next 25 years with & in December we headed down the Hume to Melbourne to spend a month with her family. On xmas day, her brother was gifted Back In Black & it became the soundtrack of our summer. The 4 killer singles from the album had already been released by xmas. So I’m totally biassed about this record. I’ve never tired of listening to it. I knew all of AC/DC’s singles as they happened but this is the only AC/DC album that I know intimately. Brian Johnson is no Bon Scott but they did bloody well finding him as a replacement. That was the big question waiting to be answered leading up to the album’s release. Fortunately the material was so strong, & he managed to pull it off. Love this record.

Possibly the greatest hard rock album of all time. Lean, punchy, dumb, sexist and aggressive, but also funny and catchy. The production is stripped of ornamentation to an almost punk-like degree, the band is moving away from blues rock and into a harder, leaner thing. It's a dumb formula, but, my god, what a formula.

One of the best rock albums of all time

An album that's a victim of its own success. There are good songs but they've been overplayed to the point that I'm sick of them. Hells Bells and Back In Black are stand out tracks. Hot take: Bon Scott > Brian Johnson.

Good Rock Album

It’s loud, like most of AC/DCs music it all sounds the same

Good old rock and roll 4/5.

The album that inspired me to learn to play guitar.

The ultimate party rock album isn't it? Forget the fact that many of the not stone-cold banger songs sound kinda the same, don't listen to the a bit rapey lyrics. Check your brain in at the door, turn it up, forget all your worries and rock out.

Straight-ahead rock and roll ... no frills, just rock, again and again with each track. Sometimes that's the problem, though ... every song on this album sounds like the others. There is no real variance from one song to another, except for the last song, Rock N Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. But that's okay - it's AC/DC, and we love them for that.

Absolute classic, it's been on my playlist for years

Heard it before?: Yes Enjoy it?: Definitely, brings back so many memories and has aged like a fine malt Favourite song: Track 2 - Shoot to Thrill

If anything this album is a victim of its own success. I've probably listened to You Shook Me All Night Long too many time to the point where I don't enjoy it as much anymore, but all the other tracks I am less familiar with still rock. It isn't flashy or complicated, it is just music about sex, drugs and rock n roll. The same four chords (A E D G) is all you need baby!

I tried to put aside how many times I’ve heard some of these tracks on terrestrial radio. Listening from a fresh perspective, this album kinda rocks. You can’t deny, AC/DC has some of the best riffs out there. The fact my phone autocorrected to include the “/“ in the band name, shows how much of an impact this band has made. “Let me put my love into you” will be my new go-to pickup line. I expect many rejections.

After listening to Led Zeppelin, this was a let down, but not garbage

I’ve heard these songs a combined 10675645 times in my life, and not by choice either. The love for these songs has been beaten out of me because of how often they play on the radio. As harsh as I am with AC/DC’s three-chord

This album has all of their hits. I had never listened to an AC/DC album from start to finish, and I didn't hate it. I'm definitely not a fan of the band, and I will continue to change the station when they come on the radio. But not the worst.

This band is obnoxiously overplayed. The lead singer sounds like your favourite farm animal. Somebody get this drummer a crossword puzzle or something. I think I am heavily bias on this one, sorry to say. It might be different if I didn't already hear all of these songs in Pepsi, Call of Duty, and restaurant commercials for the last 30 years. Front man and guitar man are front and center here. They are really loud with attitudes. It's naughty but is also as family friendly as Disney or Mcdonald's. Listening to this album is like studying a sectional cut of American "flip the bird" culture. Turn it up for the neighbours to hear, fuck em! I can respect that this music is just made to be fun. You don't need to listen too hard to process it and the lyrics are tongue-in-cheek. It's hard to take serious and I think that counts for something!

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