Back In Black - AC/DC

AC/DC were formed in Sydney, Australia by Scottish born brothers Malcom and Angus Young in 1973. 'Back in Black' is their 8th studio album and was released in July 1980. With an estimated 49 million sales it is the second best selling album of all time with only Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' ahead of it. The album was the band's first offering since the premature alcohol related death of charismatic frontman Bon Scott. His passing happened only 5 months prior to the album's release but the band had decided it would be a fitting tribute to carry straight on. Angus Young also decreed the sleeve cover to be black as a sign of mourning and respect for the legendary ...  Read the complete review

AC/DC known around the world for being kings of rock, even with a few changes of members they still remain on top and producing great tunes. It was on this album that Brian Johnson took over as singer. One of my favourite albums ever. And it has some of my favourite ACDC tunes on it; I commend Angus and Malcolm for their truly great guitar work. My favourite tracks off this album are: (1) Hells Bells, what a great way to start the album, the bells ringing is eerie and sets the tone for the song very well. (6) Back in Black, one of my favourite riffs ever, such a great song. One of my favourite songs ever, it just flows together so well ...  Read the complete review

"Back In Black" came out in 1980 and was one of the single most influential albums of all-time. Selling less than only Michael Jackson's "Thriller", the Australian Hard Rock and Heavy Metal band AC/DC dropped their seventh record, one which went on to be a classic for not only their genre, but for the music world as a whole. 1. "Hells Bells" The album is kicked off with a track which I can't say I was too keen on at all, so I didn't see it as the best way to get this thing underway. It has it all kicked off with some haunting bells which ring through before Angus Young comes in to the guitar to accompany it in a similar ...  Read the complete review

Well, I have just finished reading the section of reviews about this album, there are all of 2 reviews and neither of which go in depth enough and explain the power of this defining album in my humble opinion, so I feel it deserves something a little more in depth. This is going to be a track by track review, so if these normally bore you, feel free not to read this, I am writing this one for my own sanity, not for the rest of the world, the album needs to be justified!!! The album was produced in 1980. Band members: Angus Young Brian Johnson Malcolm Young Cliff Williams Phil Rudd I must comment at this point, AC/DC have ...  Read the complete review

Over the past year or so, I have become increasingly disillusioned by the terrible music that is pumped into my life on a daily basis from the tv and radio - not least the type of music that I call 'Tesco's Indie'. This might make me sound old and past it, but even as a teenager, I was never into chart music and sought out proper indie and alternative music. However, I must also confess I was a bit of a closet metaller in my younger days, and have recently been rediscovering my inner head-banger! Despite my musical interests, AC/DC have always passed me by. I knew a little about them, other than that they were Australian. But other than that, I was ...  Read the complete review