Back In Black

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

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

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

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.

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

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

amazing

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

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.

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

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.

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

Good Rock Album

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

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

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’m not too fond of AC/DC. Not at all.

Rifftastic classic rock. 3.5 stars.

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

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****!

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

Does what it says on the tin

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

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.

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

- 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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Some classic radio plays but not for me.

solid

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

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.

It is what it is.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

I'm not a huge fan of AC/DC personally, but you have to admit that have some bangers and have some really solid guitar. Hells Bells, Back in Black, Shook Me All Night Long, these are absolute classics that will light up any Manitoba social. The rest of the songs are pretty bland, fortgettable and same-y. The vocals suck - it's like if Axl Rose couldn't hit a note. The last track is absolute dog shit.

Lots of iconic songs on here that I recognize from various tv shows and movies. Not my cup of tea but I didn’t hate it.

This is objectively good but just not really to my tastes as I’m not a metal fan. The guitar and vocals were so fun even if they got a little similar at times. The hits obviously I knew and enjoyed for the most part. It wasn’t a bad listen just not something I really would go back to.

A lot of screaming, but it puts you in a mood! Let Me Put My Love Into You was a great changeup when he moved into his chest voice/lower register. A lot of noise, but fun panning to create a different environment.

OVERALL: 6.5/10 Hells Bells - 8/10 - Nice tribute to previous singer Shoot to Thrill - 7/10- Pretty catchy, feels a bit repetitive in the beginning. The second half interlude is nice. What Do You Do For Money Honey - 6/10 - lyrics feel boomer as shit. Feels a bit filler and repetitive. Givin the Dog a Bone - 5/10 - Pretty creative head references, but for an entire song is kind of ridiculous Let Me Put My Love Into You - 5/10 - sexual innuendos account for 75% of this album so far, none of which have been very good. Back in Black - 8/10 - Classic song, catchy guitar, vocals sound the best on this song. The delivery of verses is great throughout, even if the lyrics themselves a little uninspiring. You Shook Me All Night Long - 8/10 - Favorite song so far. Has a nice position between melodic well though out lyrics and still maintaining their harsher vocals and rock sound. Have a Drink on Me - 4/10 - Formulaic song that is only redeemed by its solo. Shake a Leg - 5/10 - Forgettable song that has an okay guitar riff and solo. Goes on for too long. Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution - - Killer intro, love the the riff and laid back vocal style. Best solo on the album as well. Just very solid track that caps off this album very well.

Better then Highway to Hell

Toxic Masculinity’s theme

It’s just variants of the same song, but a damn good song.

Second half of the album is far better than the first. 7/10.

Always thought ac dc were kinda dumb. Still do. But this was quite fun actually.

This should be my type of thing but it just felt kinda dated and generic. I don’t know, I feel that maybe if I’d listened to this on another day, when I was in the right mood, I would’ve enjoyed it more… BUT, I wasn’t.

Stark trea alltså. Back in black och you shook me all night long är ju två riktigt bra låtar, går inte att komma bort från det. Lite same same dock

not my thing, but kinda rocks all the same

The vocals are obnoxious, the lyrics are cringey and the hits are overplayed, HOWEVER, this is a really good album. Thematically consistent, impeccably constructed and contains all the gravitas one expects from the boys down under. 5/7.

entire band was ruined for me by a kid in my middle school that thought he was really hot shit and played nothing but back in black on his guitar; and not well mind you

Very consistent and punchy rock album. I'm not a big fan of the vocals and some of the lyrics haven't aged well (or were ever good, let's be honest here). Besides that, the riffs and solos are great.

a very repetitive yet classic rock and roll record. i feel as if the everything before the title track sounds almost identical. it’s only after that track where the album picks up for me. the vocals are solid, and the riffs are overall great. favorite track: have a drink on me least favorite tracks: what do you do for money honey, back in black

fav song let me put my love into you, I like drum :) but a few songs do feel a bit repetitive

iconic vocals and awesome instrumentals, badass motorcycling with my gang as my salt and pepper beard stiffly sways against the wind on the empty mojave desert highway or simply just in megamind movie, some repetitiveness but all hype ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE fav songs: hells bells, wdydfmh, back in black (duh), shake a leg

Þrjú eða 4 góð lög en samt ætla ég að kalla þetta klassík. Soundar vel.

3-4

It's lowest common denominator rock your cock off kind of stuff. They know what they're doing, and they do it well with energy and a sense of humour

racist

There were several "classic" songs on this album, definitely stuff I've heard on the radio before. I didn't love it overall, I've never been a huge fan of the lead singer's voice.

Solid arena rock I guess. Not my taste.

Its good for what it is but what it is is radio-arena rock

Pretty meh except for a couple songs.

Not bad

Energetic, but repetitiveness makes it feel meh

It’s a classic but not something I would likely turn to and I prefer bon scott

There is a lot of 70s/80s hard Rock this is an decent exampl

Absolutely classic

Wow, a whole album that created a generation of to-be-cranky about new music dads.

Very good

Absolute epic introduction with Hell's Bells.

No song of this genre should be longer than 3 minutes long. Very repetitive. Only interesting riff is on Have a Drink on Me, though this may just be because the other songs have been played to death on the radio for 1000 years.

A couple of gems.

Best wel lawaaiierig

High Energy. Perfect start middle and end Song. But fillers seem quite monotone ans all Sound the same

Hard Core Rock and Roll Great singles and in general very solid piece. As Angus Young said “it all sounds as the same song, but it is such a food song”

It’s hard not to be impressed by Angus Young’s riff work on this album - very intuitive and extremely creative given the very narrow parameters this band set themselves. There’s a couple of real classics on this record, a few stinkers too. Brian Johnson’s vocals are just as annoying as Bon Scott’s, however, and that’s what ultimately prevents me from enjoying AC/DC’s work as much as say Motorhead or Thin Lizzy. A really good album on the whole.

Wel leuk album. Ik heb alleen altijd bij acdc ook wel na een paar nummers dat ik klaar ben met zn stem omdat die zo hoog is

Meh

Eigenlijk best een leuke plaatje, helemaal niet verwacht, maar ging erin als koek.

Lange halen, snel thuis. Ik mag AC/DC wel.

Paste wel bij de agressieve pet die ik gisteren droeg.

Solid yet very repetative rock album

Very self-aware. AC/DC operates in their own lane, basically covering the same 3 topics to create Sports bar rock n' roll. This album is double entendre after double entendre. I probably will never revisit this album in its entirety but won't be able to here the unavoidable hits at bars or sporting events.

It's an AC/DC album. Not bad, some great moments, very samey 🤷

29/03/2022 - 06/07/2022

3.5

Iconic rock (not too extreme). Kinda like it ushered in the showman glitzy Rock of the 80's before it got grungy again in the 90's. It's ok, bearable in small doses like this. Well produced and controlled and accomplished musically but it doesn't have that dirty feel- it's a bit too sanitised. Compare this with Ace of Spades (also 1980) and you may agree? It reminds me why I never got into them. Still good though.

+++

De va ok!

je n’apprécie pas particulièrement (cris désagréables)

Couple of big ones but overall this was not the pub rock Mecca I was expecting/hoping for

I’ll fuck with some AC/DC

Ah! AC/DC! Roi de l'automobiliste satisfait (d'ailleurs combien de leurs chansons parlent de char?), sauveteur du joueur de billard, tu es l'incarnation parfaite de la constance! Plus de quarante ans de stagnation, c'est impressionnant! Il suffit de comparer le clip de Back In Black avec celui de Thunderstruck, sorti dix ans plus tard, pour réaliser que la seule chose qui a changé, c'est le budget. Ce groupe refuse d'être autre chose que des gars en jeans sur une scène (sauf l'épice magique, mais encore là très traditionnelle, du ti-diable amusant). Parlant d'Angus Young, évidemment que ses solos sont des pièces d'anthologie, mais quid de l'exploration de l'instrument? On part de Jimmy Page, on l'optimise, puis on le ressort en forme de radio d'auto. Malgré tout, j'admire ce groupe pour sa capacité de produire des hymnes à l'infini dans un carré de sable aussi restreint et pour son refus de la ballade. AC/DC reste un bonbon à savourer, mais avec parcimonie : un disque au complet, c'est trop.

Sounds like it's sung by the Fake Rod Hull. Just can't get into shrieky dumbo rock.

It may be sacrilegious to say but apart from the title track and You Shook Me All Night Long I can’t say a whole album of Brian screaming and Angus duck walking is quite my thing. There’s a little repetition and a lack of spark to the rest of the record. Fair play - they know what they are doing but I’ll take a pass.

AC/DC only has one level, 11.

3.5

Some fun riffs, slightly questionable lyrics. It's fairly enjoyable, although the aerosmith we've had on the list does the same thing much better.

Another solid rock album.

...second best-selling album in music history? I think I've been surprised by that before. Kinda simplistic but fun and I've heard these all a million times but man, those drum beats are boring AF.

Hressileg plata. Ekkert uppáhald en það er margt alveg ágætt á henni.

It's alright. It's a strong AC/DC album, to be sure....but all of the songs have always sounded the same

Escuchado en otras ocasiones. En otro tiempo me gustaba mas

Rock and roll never forgets. It’s aight.

I can see why people would really like this. It wasn't 100% for me but it was more fun than I expected.

Musically, as basic as in the Bon Scott era, which is fine on the good stuff - simple, catchy and entertaining. Lyrically, still as juvenile as ever!

Alright?

Classic rock album, some great tracks and some dodgy ones

I think I've figured out how to be myself after listening to this album.

Its an important album, in that it shows the transition of replacement after the death of a band member, in this case the singer Bon Scott. I had to re-listen to Highway to Hell to see how different the vocals are, interestingly they aren't that different. Black in Black and Hell's Bells are great tracks, classic hard rock. Love the energy and riffs, but some lyrics haven't dated that well.

ST. PAULI! ST. PAULI! ST. PAULI! ST. PAULI! Sorry I drifted off again there. Aside from the St. Pauli connection I have no strong feelings about AC/DC either way. If they just played the intro to Hell's Bells on loop for 40 minutes it would be a 5. As it is, it's a 3.

Never been a huge AC/DC fan aside from a few big tunes. Same applies here, some great anthems but padded out with fairly generic rock.

Amy Winehouse sounds a bit different

Does exactly what it says on the box

Brings back college memories.

Possible the most bearable of the heavy metal ear assault, a deserving 3 because Back In Black is a banger even if you hate the genre

It's AC/DC so you know it's gonna be good. That said, aside from the two bangers everyone knows--Back in Black and You Shook Me All Night Long--there's nothing else that stands out to me as particularly strong. AC/DC is definitely a singles band, not an album band in my mind. Three stars for the album as a whole, even though it has a couple of S-tier tracks. If the whole album was as good as Back in Black (my fave track) I'd give it five stars for sure. But it's not, I'm afraid.

Side Two better then Side One. Back in Black, You Shook Me All Night Long and Rock n Roll Ain't Noise Pollution are the best tracks

It is a huge rock classic, but not a timeless one. This album has had its day of glory, but I think it's time to let it go into the "has been" folder and move on. I give it 3 stars because I must admit that there are insane radio hits in that record.

I'm a bell, ding! Shorter than I thought.

Every now and again I like to rock out on a couple of catchy AC/DC songs, but an entire album? No, thanks.

As noted in my review of Highway to Hell, I'm not an AC/DC fan, but they aren't as terrible as their contemporaries despite being one of the forebearers of hair metal. For the longest time, I was dismissive of Brian Johnson, and while I'm not overall a fan of his voice, I think this is a better album than Highway to Hell. It plays like a greatest hits album, and while I don't like all of these songs, Hells Bells is one of the better AC/DC songs, so it gets some credit for that. This album is gross and dumb, but I don't hate it. I would never put it on of my own volition, and I don't think it should be on this list, but I don't hate it.

My wife hates his voice. I’m not a fan either.

Amazing😻 But my ears are young for this masterpiece 😞

Alright with the music but does not like the voice...

Some bangers, but a bit cheese

I heard hair metal in this outing, and, unlikely as that is to make me friends, it made me like Back in Black. The tunes are straightforward, but there are the bells in the opener, a few novel arrangements, and some skilled guitar work. I'd happily listen to the hits again, as well as the deeper cuts.

It's one of those albums where I've heard every song so much I just don't care to listen again. And Johnson's voice can be really grating after a while.

just ok 3/5

I didn't finish it. But I've heard it all before.

7/10

A bit one-note, but the one thing this album does it does well. I did before and still will love the intro to Hell's Bells. That's probably my favorite song on here. My other favorite is probably Shoot to Thrill. I also enjoyed Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, and You Shook Me All Night Long and Back in Black are good when they aren't overplayed.

Small doses. They're fun, but... small doses.

AC/DC are like C average students in the school of rock to me. They understand the assignment well enough to pass but that's about it. I mean, yeah, it's rock and roll and all, their formula works, but I just can't take it seriously. I guess that's not the point, right? Should I just lighten up? The last song on the album says it all: "Rock and Roll is just Rock and Roll" Saying your favorite band was AC/DC to me would be like saying your favorite restaurant was McDonald's. They both make a very reliable product but I absolutely guarantee you can find something 10 times better and more interesting elsewhere.

My first album so still

All together now... DUN! DA-DA-DUN! DA-DA-DUN! Nanana-NOWWW-na-na DUN! It's rock's native language: an instantly recognisable riff, destined to be mimicked by guitarists of all levels everywhere. For better and worse, "Back in Black" paints an instant picture of where rock was at in 1980: filling arenas, bred on excess, bridging into metal, dripping with sex and posturing. In amongst the dozen or so rehashings of the same riffs that have defined AC/DC's career, there are some stunning musical moments and instant classics. The slow build that kicks the album off is genuinely powerful, gradually shifting from a single tolling bell into the ominous riff and steady beat leading "Hells Bells." On the more immediate end of the scale, "Shoot to Thrill" is an adrenaline thrill ride, boasting an addictive chorus and an excellent coda. The same goes for the stand-out "You Shook Me All Night Long", with a ready-made floor filler chorus sounding like a throwback to early 70s glam-rock. I was fascinated (but not all that surprised) to read that the band initially approached Slade's Noddy Holder in the wake of Bon Scott's death- a bizarre alternate reality, but one where he would have certainly risen to the occasion for this track. Brian Johnson fits straight into the band like a glove, perfectly selling their with a voice that manages to be gruff, strangled, screamy... and still find a way to the "melodies" in the songs. But his vocals and the constant bludgeoning of heavy riffs from a Rockschool guitar grade book won't be to everyone's taste, and they aren't completely to mine. Singles aside, many of these songs are distinctly mediocre, deploying the same chugging, mid-tempo, three chord rhythms and tired sexual metaphors. "Givin' the Dog a Bone", "Let Me Put My Love Into You", "Have a Drink on Me"... they're the most tedious kinds of rockstar hedonism. It's plain to see the kind of material Spinal Tap would later lampoon, and even they had a little more nuance than this. Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young often stated that AC/DC's lyrics are not meant for scrutiny: they were never thought about too much, because they were destined to play second fiddle to the power of the music. This statement is fine in itself and could excuse some of the record's more banal songwriting, but the implication of the music being of great thought and complexity goes against the spirit of this whole record. "Back in Black" is chock-full of three-chord songs, sledgehammer riffs and a pocketful of power-chords. It's as if they learnt a few chords and ran with it, and it's precisely this simplicity that helps it to stick. AC/DC have never strayed from this formula, and of course, Angus Young's lead guitar is accomplished and impressive, their showmanship undeniable. It all comes down to opinion on what makes great songwriting: is AC/DC's unadorned approach lazy or liberating? Doing a lot with a little or just being a lot of a little? For the title track and many of the other songs here, its their simplicity that makes them work so well. They jam themselves into the most prudish of minds, refusing to let go. It's bread and butter hard rock and one generations of rockers will keep going back to. I can appreciate that, even if not all of it is to my taste. As great as a handful of these songs are, personal preference puts this just below a 4* listen: the gulf between the singles and album tracks is not surpassable. Nevertheless, it's made me want to pick up a guitar, crank up the distortion and- just like that- become a rockstar.

Not a fan of the lyrics or the vocals, but I did really enjoy the instrumentals of the album. I can see why this is popular

Boomer metal? I hardly know her metal!

I think I like AC/DC but I can't stop thinking about this tweet: "listening to AC/DC and laughing cause all the songs are like “YEEEEEOW I’m the man who roooocks.” this shit sucks ahahha"

7/10

not bad

👍🏋️

It’s still extremely funny to be a die-hard AC/DC fan.

Of course the first one is ACDC... An album almost completely full of bangers, it's just a shame they're being performed by ACDC.

The music was there to party, definitely added some of the songs to one of my workout playlists.

3/5

18.9.2021 17:07 3.5

Not the rock out I wanted. The rock out I needed.....

Meh, too straightforward and banging to be intriguing, lame-ass music for people who don't care about music. Pros: legendary riffs and catchy (stupid) lyrics. Didn't listen to the full tho'

Not my taste but pretty classic.

A band so well heard in the last 40 years that it’s become background noise for straight white men round the world

Immer das gleiche bei AC/DC. Was bei AC/DC nicht besonders schlimm ist.

Che gli AC/DC abbiano un sound unico e riconoscibile, è vero, ma in parte perché usano sempre la stessa formula. Infatti a un certo punto si accollano. Ciò nonostante, sono molto legato a questo album per diversi motivi e a distanza di 20 anni dal primo ascolto (su vinile), ricordo ancora il fomento nel sentire la campana di Hells Bells che va in levare quando attacca la chitarra (tanto che ascoltavo in loop solo l'intro). All'epoca, per me queste erano chicche. Ma a dirla tutta, oggi ho dovuto skippare diverse tracce perché non ce la facevo più (anche perché già lo conoscevo). P.S. I testi sono stupendi! Di getto darei un 2, ma aggiungo un +1 per il potere evocativo dell'intro di Hells Bells.

If you've listened to classic rock radio for even a little bit you've probably heard about half of this album. The other half you don't need to hear. That said, the classics are classics for a reason.

Actually not bad for a band I used to absolutely hate

His voice is like a screeching guitar. Not really what I want to listen to most of the time. I can see what people like about this, but it’s not for me

It was aite.

The songs I already knew on this album are still pretty great. Hells Bells always gets me hyped up with that intro, and You Shook Me is an instant classic. However, between those hits, nothing especially stood out to me. I think the sound was quite repetitive.

Hells bells: Tralasciando che m'ero scordato com'è la voce degli AC/DC e me chiedo come cazzo gli è venuto in mente a Brian Johnson de cantà in questo falsetto da medie, devo esse onesto: m'è piaciuto... Ma so io o sto pezzo c'ha le chitarre scordate? Shoot to Thrill: Questo è il classico pezzo AC/DC e temo che il 3/4 del disco saranno praticamente sto pezzo perché Angus Young sa solo sto giro de accordi. What Do You Do For Money: Vedi sopra, però l'assolo era carino. Let Me Put My Love Into You: Delicatissimo! Back In Black: Vabbè c'ha comunque il suo fascino anche se trash. Una cosa che non avevo mai notato è il fatto che a un certo punto il batterista fa cassa e rullante insieme, come minimo inusuale! (e suona prevedibilmente male) In Conclusione: Devo esse onesto, ero super prevenuto e pronto a dare 1, però m'ha divertito. E' vero che è degli anni '80 però tutto sommato anche se la formula è sempre la stessa funziona molto mejo di altri. Gli assoli so molto musicali e non troppo prolissi, so comunque forse la parte più interessante da sentire nella maggior parte dei pezzi. So tutti molto orecchiabili e leggeri e con sta vena un po' trash. Un'altra cosa che m'ha colpito è che me piace davvero molto la produzione, forse giusto la batteria non me convince ma considerando che erano gli anni ottanta direi che troppo bene è andata. Secondo me la voce rimane decisamente la cosa peggiore degli AC/DC. Comunque divertente, cioè magari c'è una giornata in cui te lo risentiresti, una in cui te senti un po' rock cazzone Jack Black style.

Questa musica non è il mio genere e quindi praticamente non conoscevo il disco ma mi sono divertito probabilmente anche perchè mi fa pensare a Jack Black. Non capisco perchè gli ascoltatori del rock si prendono così sul serio, questa musica è una baracconata gigantesca ed è anche il suo unico fascino.

i really only like the singles. my unpopular opinion is i liked the singer from the first album

A little underwhelming. I had been a fan of the title track for the longest time, but the rest of the album doesn't quite have that level of quality. It's a nice album, though.

very overplayed in general...solid and well known

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The intro to Hells Bells alone is so good

Solid with some outstanding songs but very formulaic so becomes pretty repetitive.

Liked this more than I was expecting to tbh, shoot to thrill was my favorite of the songs I didn't know off the top of my head. dont know how much ill come back to listen but glad I did, strong 3

Goed, maar niet geweldig

It ain’t Bon

A few good songs, but I though there was a lot of "filler" on this album.

Creo que nunca me he dado oportunidad de escuchar un disco de AC/DC porque sinceramente varios weyes que ubico como fans de esta banda como que me cagan. jajaja, y pues al final no sé si fue mi prejuicio con el sonido del vocalista o mi prejuicio general, pero no me gustó. Me aturde esa voz, las guitarras están bien y todo, riffs famosos que supongo tuvieron mucha influencia en el rock y hasta metal, pero pues no lo volvería a escuchar. Me gustó la canción con la que abre con un toque dramatícon y Have drink on me porque tiene un final pesadito. Mención especial a Let me put my love into you que está muy cagada. Mood: Gente que en mi imaginario hollywoodiano era lo que escuchaba la gente en motos.

Jonathans of the world unite

nah

Hmnja, schon, aber halt auch nicht so wirklich

Le tengo envidia a la gente que detecta todas las sutilezas entre las bandas más conocidas de hard rock y metal, así como lástima a aquellas personas que piensan que solamente estos géneros son "música de verdad". A diferencia de Deep Purple o Iron Maiden que ha salido, no pude extraer de aquí alguna canción favorita y (re)confirmo que estos géneros no son para mí. 6/10.

i enjoyed it but it’s not really my style of music but i still liked it i just don’t think i would listen again

Catchy songs all throughout ACDC classics on here One dimensional / safe Pioneered classic rock sound?

It was pretty good. I don't care for the screaming frontman, but I like the high-energy guitar.

I like it about as much as expected. I've heard them so many times as a kid that it almost feel jokey at this point. Still, I was struck by how bizarre it must've been when this first came out as manic as it is.

Some classics, pretty great

Not really a fan of AC/DC all their songs seems too similar and not a fan of the singer. Guitar and music is pretty good and has a good energy to it but stick to much the same style in every song so they kind of meld into one. Enjoyable enough listen but forgettable to me.

See Van Halen's 1984. Some great rock songs, but they feel shallow. Fine for on the radio, but I'd never sit down just to listen to this album and "appreciate" it.

Pretty straight-forward rock, but some nice anthems.

Good, classic.

Classic album. which made it kind of boring

Good, fun listen. Although I have heard many of these songs to death it was still fresh listening. Not the most complex lyrically, but the guitar riffs and solos were incredible and straight-up cool. Favorite song is either Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution or Let Me Put My Love in You. I wouldn't say any song is bad, but You Shoot Me All Night Long and Back in Black were definitely somewhat annoying after listening to them for so long. TLDR fun, easy listening classic rock album, will revisit when in the mood, 6/8.

Lee: Take it or leave it for me. Not sure I like Brian Johnson's voice. There are some good tracks but not good enough to want me to listen again. Back In Black is probably the best (and most famous) from this album. Rating: 2.8/5

Not really my style, but a classic anyway.

i mean its acdc and all but i wouldnt call it special but maybe its because ive heard it alot already

12/23 Mid for me, it's cool. Standout Tracks: Hells Bells, Have a Drink on Me, Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Pretty good, but sounds fairly repetitive after a while. Hits hard though. Closer to a 3.5

This one isn't for me at all. While I'm aware of the advantages this band has (good players and chemistry) I just don't get the hype *at all*. The songs all sound the same, trying the same shtick with different levels of success. The energy for me never riches a 5/10. And mainly- why would I want to listen to this guy yelling at me for 42 minutes. No, not for me. A flat 2 and I'm quite generous (I give some credit to the riffs and rhythm guitar. But couldn't find anything special about Angus Young's lead. Sorry)

Repetitive

Heard every song on this album before remember it being fun but pretty just ok. Pretty ok inoffensive bland boring pop rock. Disney channel music.

Not an ACDC fan. I find Angus Young's voice very grating and the music itself is just vaguely heavy sounding distorted guitars.

It's an ok album to be listened to in certain situations, like at a concert or when you are drunk. Sitting around the house with the kids listening to "You shook me all night long" is not one of those situations.

Old, dated, not my cup of tea

It's almost as if they kept recording slight variations of the exact same songs and sometimes that small change led to a classic song like "Back in Black" and sometimes it resulted in a clunker like "Rock N Roll Ain't Noise Pollution."

MAMMA MIA CHE ROBA BASIC. CANZONI TUTTE UGUALI, STROFA RITORNELLO STROFA RITORNELLO, CON STRUMENTALI IDENTICI. TESTI SCRITTI GIUSTO PER METTERCI LA VOCE SOPRA LE CHITARRE. DAREI 1 SE SUONASSE MALE, MA SPEZZANDO UNA LANCIA A LORO FAVORE QUESTO NON SI PUÒ DIRE. 2/5.

It’s fine but it’s not my favourite band and can’t see me putting it on. Gonna go 2.5. It’s listenable and not bad just not for me.

Well the guitar’s good, albeit incredibly samey. The less said about the rest the better.

Much like Aerosmith and other “classic” rock I just can’t get behind the vocal style, and the lyricism here is deplorable. I can appreciate the musicianship as always Playlist add: “Back In Black”

2.5. It was fine I guess I just don't see myself going back to it? I'm not a fan of this genre. Maybe I will revisit later and change my mind.

Meh.

Christ, the popularity of this. Yeah, there are the guitars and drums, and whatever that vocal thing is, but it's so reductive, empty and banal. Driving music for idiots.

I respect ACDC but they are the core of "Dad Rock" and I have never liked the genre.

Not interested but not the worst thing ever

Dont like the singing style

Someone gifted me this album when i was a kid and it was one of the first albums i owned. It is not one i really have much lasting appreciation for though, i acknowledge its all iconic songs but All acdc sounds the same to me after like... middleschool and i could not sit through this whole acdc album in 2026.

Poop in poop

Usch. Har alltid haft svårt att utstå bandets musik. Har sina kvaliteter, men i stort riktigt tröttsamt.

Not my cup of tea

If I try to listen to this outside the gym, Professor Oak is going to appear and say "There's a time and a place for everything... but not now."

Not my thing

I did listen to it

i’ve heard these songs thousands of times (thanks dad). i get it’s for someone but it’s not for me. sorry

2/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/ac_dc/back-in-black/ I can't stand AC/DC. Angus Young with his stupid outfits and antics, Brian Johnsons awful screechy voice. I have never listened to an entire album by them, and if it wasn't for this list, it would never happen again. Unfortunately, Highway to Hell is still coming up. At least that one's without Johnson, so maybe the vocals are nicer? Honestly, it's mainly the singing that icks me, because the instrumentals are pretty unassuming.

Hells Bells is really good, it's a shame the rest sucks ass 1.5/5

The classics don’t reallake up for the rapey songs imo. Not for me.

One of those albums where you've heard every song on it without ever listening to the album. Unfortunately I like none of those songs.

incrível que esse é um álbum que parece que todas as músicas são uma só, como que pode cara genérico e cansativo na minha humilde visão, 40 min de tiozões falando que querem fazer sapecagem a noite inteira nas mesmas 5 power chords é tortura psicológica

concordo em tudo que o amigo disse. esse aqui eh cansativo, genérico, xoxo, capenga, nada demais, só 5 acordes e tiozões falando putaria a única coisa que eu acho doideira desse aqui eh a popularidade gigantesca dele. definitivamente eh um dos álbuns a receber o SELO ROCK ACESSÍVEL.

Listens: 1 I feel so goofy listening to this album. Is this the kind of man I am? Am I suddenly going to start jumping on my bed doing air guitar? Being removed from an album's context—or the context of any piece of art—has some strange effects. For people around at the time, AC/DC symbolized some amount of rebellion, something your parents (or at least grandparents) might not approve of. (Perhaps rightfully, given some of these lyrics.) But as someone who grew up when I did, I've heard many of these songs in feel-good children's movies, and what used to be "heavy metal" about this now just feels cheesy, something not worth taking seriously. Not that AC/DC was ever meant to be taken too seriously, of course; that was a huge part of their appeal. But rock n' roll just doesn't mean what it used to: it's been too mainstreamed, too commodified, and the kids have moved on.

Bro shut uopppppppoppp by the end of it it’s the same guitar tone and same vocal take every song and the hits are iconic but come on 2/5

Not quite my tempo

Shoot to thrill Skip tracks Most of the album outstanding of the main singles

216. ok

A very musically inclined friend of mine once told me that AC/DC punched above their weight b/c 'if you need a song for a chase scene or an action-packed heist, they got you covered.' This has always seemed to me their essential issue. Not smart enuf to be 'dumb,' they're also far geekier than they'd ever admit to being, & I hate a nerd acting like he's hard. 'Cause I'm the one who's gonna make you burn.' W/ this said, Back in Black is a better record (marginally) than Highway to Hell b/c it flirts w/ melody ('You Shook Me All Night Long') & Brian Johnson is a more sensible frontman than Bon Scott. Unfortunately, it also boasts 'What Do You Do for Money Honey,' an egregious example of 'cock rock', a pejorative I don't go for but works here.

How do I balance my love of the pure head-bobbing goodness of the music with my disdain for this style of vocals? How do I rate the release of an album that seems to have existed for eternity? How can I understand what it was like to experience these as new songs rather than the bones of every summer fair cover band I’ve heard for three decades? Is it possible for me to rate this just as an album, divorced of the joyful memories I have playing rock band and watching school of rock? I was able to pull my head out of my ass long enough to admit these songs are just too fun to fully bury even if they’ve been covered in such a heavy layer of cheese by 2026. But I’d sadly be lying to say I want to willfully listen to this album again, especially given some of the sleazy lyrics. Bumped from 3 to 2 due to Let Me Put My Love Into You — yeesh.

Fine sounding rock album, vocally not too enjoyable but instrumentals makes up for it, transitions were nice and I know this is like a cult classic album but I did not get my pickle tickled by this

I get why people like this but i never ever ever want to hear any acdc song other than the occasional for those about to rock.

p452. 1980. 2.5 stars. Well done Aussie stadium rock that set the blueprint for a thousand bland American wannabees. Great riffs and great vocals set against mostly forgettable songs and suspect lyrics. "Let Me Put My Love Into You" indeed.

Their songs start so strong. Then the singing and other things happen. It's like a cheese grater that takes in a good block of cheese then outputs eel guts. (Copied from my other group.) 2

It’s a classic it’s also not bad but it’s totally not my style so i give it a 4/10

AC/DC just has never really clicked for me. Nothing against them, legends of rock, but not something I would choose to just sit down and listen to.

I would like this a lot more if the vocals didn't sound like the screams of a dying animal.

i tried to listen to every song from start to finish. the guitar is absolutely amazing but i can't stand his strained voice. it's so constant and tiring to hear. it's an iconic album from an iconic band but i can't listen to it sorry.

Dobry instrumental spoko wokal Ale nie wiem jak można tego słuchać chyba jedynie będąc 50 latkiem zaślepionym nostalgią. W tamtych czasach zapoczątkowanie nowego brzmienia w obecnych mocny średniak Jedyny warty uwagi utwór to "Back in black" który i tak zaciekawił mnie tylko dlatego że już wcześniej go znałem Ogólnie 5/10

Rating: 4/10 I really don't like listening to AC/DC and I don't like this album. Saving it from total devastation is are some fine classic songs in Back in Black and You Shook Me All Night Long (which I might like the latter more), Shoot to Thrill is ok, and Hells Bells has this cool opening concept with the bells into the band playing, then revealing their new lead singer's vocals in dramatic entrance style. Unfortunately those vocals are a contender for most obnoxious of probably any I will listen to on this list. Please for the love of god can we keep the 80's hard rock that follows this to a minimum

I originally gave this a 3, I have reassessed to a 2. I would really like an album by a woman again.

Album #120, AC/DC, Back in Black ⭐⭐ In my opinion, one of the greatest opening songs on any album ever is…….not Hells Bells, but John Lennon’s Mother on The Plastic Ono Band. But, both songs open with the Angelus church bells. I never really think anything is sacrilegious in music, but hearing those same bells open this album rubbed me the wrong way a little bit. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because I find this album far inferior, but it’s also also a stupid comparison. Anyway, Hells Bells is still a pretty good opener. It sets the tone well. This album is probably suffering from bad timing. Yesterday I reviewed Deep Purple in Rock (five stars!), which occupies a fairly similar genre. But, the difference in sound between the two albums is absolutely enormous. I’ve never been much of an AC/DC fan to begin with, but I’d also never actually listened to Back in Black from start to finish before. What struck me immediately is my biggest gripe with a lot of hard rock and heavy metal production: compression. This thing is just a wall of sound. A brick. Nothing feels like it breathes. Nothing rings out. Nothing reverberates. The drums sound incredibly flat to me. The guitars crunch away constantly. Everything feels compressed into the same sonic space and, as a result, I don’t actually find it heavy. That’s always been my issue with this style of production. People describe it as loud, but to my ears it never feels loud because there’s so little dynamic range. I don’t think this applies to every heavy metal album. Taking ones off this list as examples, Def Leppard’s Pyromania sounds fantastic. Deep Purple in Rock sounds huge, expansive and alive. But then you’ve got albums where everything is crushed together into one big block of noise, like Metallica’s Black album. AC/DC sit much closer to that end of the spectrum for me. Songwise, the riffs are undeniably great. I can’t really argue with them. It’s also less one-note than AC/DC’s reputation would suggest. They do vary things up more than I expected. That said, it’s still essentially built around one central idea. Maybe not one note. Maybe two or three notes. And to be fair, they’re pretty good notes. The album is also quite funny. It’s dumb as fuck in places. It’s grossly sexual, but unapologetically so. There’s a certain charm to that. The problem is that after a while it becomes monotonous. At only 42 minutes it’s hardly a long album, but it felt long to me because so much of it occupies the same sonic territory. The standout track by an absolute mile is You Shook Me All Night Long. It’s one of the few moments where I feel genuine depth and texture in the production. The instruments arrive in layers, you can actually hear the song building, and it has a sense of space that most of the album lacks. It also helps that it’s got one of the greatest riffs in rock music. So I don’t really have an issue with the songs themselves. I just hate the sound of this album. It numbs my ears after a while. However, this is the second best selling album of all time, so I’m obviously wrong and my opinion is moot. Still, in my opinion today, it’s two stars.

Don’t get me wrong, I love AC/DC! But, upon listening to this, every song basically sounded the same except for the two mega hits on it. But I will always get up and dance to Back in Black and You Shook Me All Night Long whenever I hear them!

Låter som acdc, basic rock.

Aside from Back in Black I do t really care for most of their music. Too much for my liking.

Some good riffs. Annoying singing. Appalling lyrics.

I like AC/DC in small doses. This dose is too much.

Welcome to writing an AC/DC song class. Everybody did great with the obnoxious scream practice last week, but due to some intervention from the TYRANTS at the city of Moncton, we're going to have to turn to the pen today and practice our lyrics. Of course, Brian and the boys were geniuses when it came to putting three chords in different orders, but where they really shone was their lyrics. Let's spitball some ideas guys, what are we thinking? Yeah Lorne, go ahead, bud. Hating your wife is a great idea, partner. Getting a lot of nods around the room, let's put that up on the board. H-A-T uh huh. Alright, now, we hate our wife, Why? I'm hearing "No blowjobs," which is a common problem with wives these days. Who cares that I don't bathe, right, fellas? Alright let's flip this thing on it's head. You can't say "Blowjobs" NOR can you say "fellatio" thanks to the big Nazis at Atlantic records, so we gotta follow the masters. I'll get us started on this one because it's an abstract concept. What if my cock, stay with me here, was a rocket launcher? huh? How about that?? No need to applaud, lets figure out what my balls are. Now I'm not sure we can say "big fuckin' hog nuts" on the record either Marcel, nice try though, pal. Hey, Gord , unfortunately calling your dick a bone and your wife a dog has been taken. Yeah that's "Give the Dog a Bone." I know, these guys are GOOD. What's that Alain. Ahhh excellente mon ami. What if, my balls, as Alain has suggested, are indeed ice cream machines. Now we have to be driving some ice cream truck in order to kill/make love to something. Ice cream rocket IS a great AC/DC song title. Thinly veiled, obnoxious. It's perfect! Bravo Lorne, 2 for 2 today! I think we've got the "bones" of a song here but I know a lot of you have to go pick up your kids at your ex-wife's places, so we'll take five. I'm gonna need all of you to brainstorm some more testicle metaphors, we're a little light on those. 2-2.5 GENRE: Innuendon't listen to the deep tracks

While this is marginally better than the other AC/DC entry (less horny), it is still a bunch of copy/pasted songs singing about nothing. 2/5

Alvin is that you?

I'm sorry, I just don't like ACDC

AC/DC, the band I've always loved to hate! Could never stand the vocals and detested the schoolboy uniform thing. So this exercise kinda forcing me to listen to it. And to be honest... if it weren't for the voice or silly boys' cap, I'd rate it 4.

one of the most vapid forms of rock music

Jamais écouté avant. Difficile de prétendre que le deuxième album le plus vendu de l'histoire (!) n'a pas sa place dans la liste, ne serait-ce que pour son impact culturel global... mais que c'est mauvais ! Je n'ai rien a priori contre les gros riffs qui sentent la bière tiède et les dessous de bras, mais ça ne suffit pas à faire un album. On en vient presque à regretter la production limpide, qui révèle en haute définition les faiblesses d'un groupe globalement limité, qui ne connaît qu'une recette et qui la répète en boucle. Le tout avec des textes primitifs, où la beauferie viriliste le dispute à une misogynie violente, sous couvert d'esprit festif... Une écoute pénible. Top : You Shook Me All Night Long Flop : Let Me Put My Love Into You

in the spirit of this project i will put aside my pre-conceived judgement and memories/associations of this and my childhood and older brothers tormenting me, and listen with an open ear. ok this isn't anywhere near as terrible as i expected. big, dumb, fun rock. still don't think i'd ever reach for this purposefully in the future.

I mean it really is what it is. Maybe Spinal Tap has ruined me, but honestly none of this slightly generic hair rock is better than that... I'm sorry! It's dull!

Classic, but not my style

I've always liked You Shook Me All Night Long, but.. eh.

My appreciation for Spinal Tap grew.

Very static. Got 1 vibe. And thats Back in Black. Shook me all night long was the best song

The thing between AC and DC (however you name it) is as useless as inviting a third person to for a beer when you are a perfectly right tandem of two people on a date.

Their songs start so strong. Then the singing and other things happen. It's like a cheese grater that takes in a perfectly good block of cheese and outputs eel guts.

I mean...it's fine. Idk man

Any listen to this album will put me back in 2006 having a debate with my friend about who's better, AC/DC or Red Hot Chili Peppers, and my dad chiming in and going "neither"

Not for me, but i respect the cultural impact i think.

Meh, again, the 80s just don't sit well with us (we did discuss that it seemed iconic), and lots of catchy songs that are radio hits, but never an album I think either of us are going to put on on our own.

Outside of a few songs like Back In Black and Hells Bells, I don't think I can stand the screechy vocals by Brian Johnson long enough to listen to this on the regular. After a couple songs, his voice started sounding like nails on a chalkboard to me. The instrumentals are good though.

RATING: 5.5/10 HIGHLIGHT: Back in Black LOWLIGHT: What Do You Do for Money Honey