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Track Listings
| 1. Hells Bells |
| 2. Shoot To Thrill |
| 3. What Do You Do For Money Honey |
| 4. Givin The Dog A Bone |
| 5. Let Me Put My Love Into You |
| 6. Back In Black |
| 7. You Shook Me All Night Long |
| 8. Have A Drink On Me |
| 9. Shake A Leg |
| 10. Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution |
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88 of 90 people found the following review helpful
By ronster500
Format:Audio CD
I remember this album coming out to the predictable press slating, with barely an acknowledgement of the band's bold decision to continue with a new vocalist in place of the then recently deceased Bon Scott. And it WAS a brave move; Scott was a legendary singer and writer, and any new guy had huge shoes to fill. The fact that, 24 years later, Brian Johnson is STILL the lead singer of AC/DC today shows how well he did in taking on one of the toughest gigs in rock.
But what of this album, the debut from the new boy? Opening with the slow burning 'Hell's Bells', the ringing of the bell and of the opening guitar riff lulls you into a false sense of security before the hammer comes down - once the main riff kicks in you know the guys are going to deliver.
'Back in Black' is one of those rare albums whose every track hits the spot - from the hard rockin' 'Shoot to Thrill', to the simply awesome title track, and through to the two hit singles (You Shook Me All Night Long and Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution) the quality never lets up. If you do not pick your air guitar up at least once during this album, then rock and roll is not for you!
Although AC/DC have continued to tour and record up to the present day, they must know that this album was their masterpiece. They still play many songs from this album in their live set, a testament to its enduring appeal.
Their subsequent albums never recaptured this glory fully, although they have made some good music since, but any band would be proud to have made one album as consistently strong as 'Back in Black'.
If you consider yourself a rock fan, be it old school or new/nu style, if you like guitar based heavy music of any kind you simply must own this album. Utterly magnificent.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Adamski
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
If you've never heard this album then do yourself a favour and get hold of a copy asap. It's not heavy metal, it's blues-based rock in a classic vein. Even girlfriends who don't like heavy guitar music have always dug this album, it's THAT good. As most people have said, there isn't a bad song on the whole album. I'd go further, there is no need to even mention bad songs! Every song on this LP is truly out of the top drawer. The riffs & solos are absolutely superb, you won't hear better guitar playing in this genre ANYWHERE. Each riff is memorable, each verse, each chorus, each solo...there is no filler here, it's a masterpiece. It's like they spent 20 years on it!
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a work of complete and utter genius. From the opening chimes of Hells Bells onward, it never lets up for a second. Unlike most albums, there's not a bad track on it; indeed the tracks presented here are uniformly excellent, with lyrics that focus on the rock staples of hard drink, hard women, sex, crime and (of course) hell, all coupled together with lascivious diversions and metaphors. The band work as one, producing original and energetic sounds that stand up to repeated listening. It's hard to fault it, but if I had a criticism, it would be that the sound has slightly more studio polish than the band's earlier work, but to my mind this does not detract form its quality or worth.
This album is a synch to recommend.
This album is a synch to recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Heavy Metal genius
A brilliant album and an absolute must for any heavy metal fan. It goes very well with Highway to Hell.
Published 3 days ago by dogdespair
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic ac/dc
Had this on vinyl,yes I'm that old and wanted to have it on cd for my collection. Great fast delivery. Great price.
Published 4 days ago by tulula
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cant get better than this
I love this album, and my 4 year old daughter loves it too!!!!!!! A classic rocking out album that needs to be played loud and often!
Published 22 days ago by Fatcatkim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Album
I gave Back In Black 5 stars as it is one of my top 10 albums of all time, & the songs bring back so many happy memories of growing up in Wales, listening to AC/DC loud in my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by alistair thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good.
Listened to this at a friends place a few times while we were working and had to have it. Listen to it over and over and still enjoy it.
Published 1 month ago by Fergal
5.0 out of 5 stars
ac/dc
ac/dc at there very best this disc has not been out of my car player since it turned up heavy metal at its very best
Published 1 month ago by andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Rock Album
I love AC /DC. This is their greatest after Bon Scott, but for me it still doesn't quite match the previous albums. Its still brilliant though.
Published 1 month ago by GlynIlson
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best heavy metal album ever
The first sound on Back in Black is the deep, ominous drone of church bells -- or "Hell's Bells," as it were, opening the album and AC/DC's next era with a fanfare while... Read more
Published 2 months ago by darren0108
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brillant album
Not much to say. Very good album. Excellent quality. I already had this album in MP3 but I wanted to play it on my turntable.
Published 2 months ago by carlos Neia
5.0 out of 5 stars
A faultless re-mastering
I came to AC/DC via their Live album which I picked up for much cheapness.
I was aware of the Back Story of Back in Black, the first album since the premature death of... Read more
I was aware of the Back Story of Back in Black, the first album since the premature death of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brian Hamilton
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