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Track Listings
| 1. Shoot To Thrill |
| 2. Rock 'N' Roll Damnation |
| 3. Guns For Hire |
| 4. Cold Hearted Man |
| 5. Back In Black |
| 6. Thunderstruck |
| 7. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) |
| 8. Evil Walks |
| 9. T.N.T. |
| 10. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be |
| 11. Have A Drink On Me |
| 12. The Razors Edge |
| 13. Let There Be Rock |
| 14. War Machine |
| 15. Highway To Hell |
Product Description
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Take a moment, now, and imagine the rock‘n’roll world without AC/DC. Without Highway to Hell, Back in Black and Let There Be Rock. Without Angus Young’s school uniform and goofy on-stage strutting. Without a band that’s overcome obstacles both personal and professional to deliver the goods time and again. Without a band so tightly stitched into the fabric of rock that to pick them loose has the whole leather jacket falling apart. Without a band happy to play the same role for nearly 40 years because they nailed it first time. Without that iconic logo.
It’s not a rock‘n’roll world I’d want to live in, that’s for sure. Whether you’re an AC/DC acolyte of several years’ standing, or a fair-weather fan partial to a boogie whenever your local rock DJ drops You Shook Me All Night Long, you can’t deny the feeling of glee this gang of good-times rabble-rousers stir within even the most conservative soul. Pump a fist, go on – it can’t be helped, and we’re all friends here. Sure, it’s big, dumb, formulaic fare that’s studied the same blueprint since the 1970s – but if it ain’t broke, why not channel several thousand volts through the thing and make it dance even harder?
Iron Man 2 is a compilation featuring several of AC/DC’s best-known songs alongside a selection that most likely aren’t immediately recognisable to the casual listener. It doubles, as its title and artwork are testament to, as the soundtrack to the forthcoming movie sequel to 2008’s Robert Downey Jr-starring comic book adaptation, Iron Man. If the second instalment follows the lead of its (very well received) predecessor, expect unadulterated eye-candy, the kind of rollercoaster experience delivered every blockbuster season – the kind of brash, boisterous movie that AC/DC’s music seems tailor-made for. It’s a marriage made in Hollywood heaven.
The classics here are just that: heavy-riffed and big-hearted rock‘n’roll essentials that every home should have. Back in Black just does not get old; likewise the closer, the evergreen anthem Highway to Hell. Of the less-ubiquitous numbers, Guns for Hire is a highlight of 1983’s Flick of the Switch LP, and T.N.T. dates back to their Australia-only second album of the same title. Younger listeners might find it all a bit clichéd, but remember: AC/DC are the originators, their imitators responsible for diluting the package’s potency. For those about to rock, raise another salute to your enduringly enthralling forefathers. --Mike Diver
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CD Description
Through a unique collaboration between Marvel Studios and Columbia Records, AC/DC’s music is featured in Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 2 , the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster film. AC/DC: Iron Man 2 features 15 classic AC/DC songs selected from ten of the band’s studio albums, ranging from 1976 to 2008.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In truth this 'soundtrack' isn't a proper ACDC 'best of' as there are obvious omissions, but if some new fans discover them via this, which maybe generates some future rock and roll heroes then this album is fine by me. Of course the 'purists' amongst us (myself included) would probably prefer that an ACDC 'greatest hits' offering wasn't as a result of a blatant marketing tool to promote a movie, but taken for what it is, and the mutual boost to ACDC this will undoubtedly provide, this album is a great listen for fans old and new.
So ACDC are once again top of the tree. A great 'comeback' album in the form of 'Black Ice', headlining Download this year and at the time of writing, this soundtrack album is number 1 in the British album charts, something which I find myself feeling very proud of. You may ask why, well my answer is that amongst an ever increasing sea of musical mediocrity, tedium and blandness that dominates our airwaves via safe unimaginative radio playlists, ACDC have come along and proved that throughout it all, good strong honest rock and roll will always prevail. We salute you.
So ACDC are once again top of the tree. A great 'comeback' album in the form of 'Black Ice', headlining Download this year and at the time of writing, this soundtrack album is number 1 in the British album charts, something which I find myself feeling very proud of. You may ask why, well my answer is that amongst an ever increasing sea of musical mediocrity, tedium and blandness that dominates our airwaves via safe unimaginative radio playlists, ACDC have come along and proved that throughout it all, good strong honest rock and roll will always prevail. We salute you.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As many have said, this is a great introduction to AC/DC for those who have not bought their back catalogue. Long term fans will have already been appeased with the delights of the recently released Black Ice and with luck this might increase sales of that CD too.
It's greatest hits by any other name, branded as the soundtrack to Iron Man II. It's a shame that it was released this way, I would have liked to have seen the band involved in selecting the songs and maybe slinging in the odd extra track. But taking it at face value, the songs are a good selection and will probably contain 80% of the songs any fan would have selected, the remaining 20% being down to personal preferences ( I would have liked to have seen Hells Bells included for instance).
So, if we forget the fact that fans will already have most of these, and forget the commercial aspects and just focus on the product. It is a good selection of songs that reflect just how good AC/DC are and should be recommended listening for those who want to dabble in the loud world of the Aussie rockers.
It's greatest hits by any other name, branded as the soundtrack to Iron Man II. It's a shame that it was released this way, I would have liked to have seen the band involved in selecting the songs and maybe slinging in the odd extra track. But taking it at face value, the songs are a good selection and will probably contain 80% of the songs any fan would have selected, the remaining 20% being down to personal preferences ( I would have liked to have seen Hells Bells included for instance).
So, if we forget the fact that fans will already have most of these, and forget the commercial aspects and just focus on the product. It is a good selection of songs that reflect just how good AC/DC are and should be recommended listening for those who want to dabble in the loud world of the Aussie rockers.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As others have said, this just rides the gravy train, with the exception of the excellent 'Cold Hearted Man' - not released before by AC/DC in digital format (This track is on the UK 'Powerage' vinyl but was not on the remastered 'Powerage' CD, although there is an enhanced part of the CD which gives access to a streaming version of the song). By the way, if you don't already own 'Powerage', buy it instead of this! - You won't find a better AC/DC album. Keep on rockin'!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Album!!!!
I am a big fan of AC/DC and when I bought it I started to listen to it every day. I love this album and it is the best!!!!
Published 2 months ago by James
Good Collection
AC/DC would struggle to produce a best of or greatest hits album on one disc but this is a reasonable attempt. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Duncan McDonald
Exactly what I wanted
It came promptly and I was satisfied. I can not say much more than that except thank you very much :)
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Thomas M. Steinacher
Perfect in the car!
Great album in the car....simply the only AC/DC album you need....my 2 and a half year old 'air guitars' to it in the back of the motor! Love it!
Published 10 months ago by Mr. G. P. Lowe
An alternative best of?
Good CD, I don't often buy soundtracks, but this is rather good as a "best of" AC-DC.
If you like AC-DC you'll love this.
If you like AC-DC you'll love this.
Published 10 months ago by R. Scriven
Iron Man 2
Not really a greatest hits album as some classics are missing. HOWEVER would recoomend for those not yet exposed to ACDC! A stonking good listen!!!!!!!
Published 12 months ago by Johnstde
Alternating Current through my brain
I'll be the first to admit it, i'm not a true ac/dc fan. I've never been to one of their concerts, I'm not able to sing Back in BLack at the top of my voice without looking for a... Read more
Published 14 months ago by diamonddog
Nearly AC/DC's Greatest Hits
This is a good album and features a mix of both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era AC/DC hits. There are some excellent, anthemic tunes on here (such as Highway to Hell, Back in... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Skitz
Love the Album!
I bought this as my first AC/DC album, and I have to say, I love it!! It has a decent number of tracks, and nearly every one of them is awesome! Read more
Published 17 months ago by H. Simons
Brought back great memories
I bought this for my teenage son who loves the movies but didn't really know the music. He absolutely loves it and it was great to hear the band again after them being out of my... Read more
Published 18 months ago by R Heany
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