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Back in Black
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ASIN:
B00008AJL8
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[4.5 Stars]
60 Reviews
Pub. 03-Mar-2003;
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Authors/Performers
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AC/DC;
Product Description
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The death of the lead singer would spell the end of most bands. But most bands aren't AC/DC. After Bon Scott's overindulgence in alcohol lead to his undignified end, lead guitarist Angus Young and Co. simply found a singer that sounded exactly the same and carried on. The result: Back In Black, the most successful album of their lengthy career. Like every other AC/DC album, it doesn't deviate from their trademark sounds: loud guitars, basic boogie and vocals that sound like they are being screamed out by a buzzsaw. But never before (or since) have they gotten the formula so consistently right: "You Shook Me All Night Long", "Rock 'N' Roll Ain't Noise Pollution", "Hell's Bells" and the title track are among the best hard rock songs ever. AC/DC never experiment and never innovate; they just rock. No other band even comes close. --Robert Burrow
Features
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Original recording remastered;
Track 1. Hells Bells;
Track 2. Shoot To Thrill;
Track 3. What Do You Do For Money Honey;
Track 4. Givin The Dog A Bone;
Track 5. Let Me Put My Love Into You;
Track 6. Back In Black;
Track 7. You Shook Me All Night Long;
Track 8. Have A Drink On Me;
Track 9. Shake A Leg;
Track 10. Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution;
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AC/DC are one of the greatest Bands that have ever been. No Question. I consider two of their Albums as absolute classics but Black In Black is not one of them. This re-birth of AC/DC was not the same. The Genius of their music had died in the back seat of a car.
What is missing from Brian Johnson's song writing and vocal prowess is the intelligence, wit, insightfulness, humour and clarity that Bon Scott so effortlessly brought to his songs.
When Bon sang I could understand every word, every nuance and he had a story to tell. With Johnson on the other hand, I find that I can't understand a single word. All I hear is Honky Tonk this or Honky Tonk that.
That said Black In Black is the best of the Johnson Albums. It has two classic rock tracks; the title number and `You Shook Me...' yet still these pale in comparison to anything penned on `Highway...' or `Dirty Deeds...'
I have tried so hard to love AC/DC with Johnson at the microphone but as time has gone on, I always return to the original version of the band and their far superior recordings. When Bon sings I instantly understand why AC/DC rocks me so deeply and I still miss his musical Genius.;
[Rating: 2 Stars]
As if the stupid acronym title isn't bad enough, this CD has Brian Johnson on it and we all know that AC/DC was done for after Scott died. They should have quit right there and not gone through the shame of awful vocals brought to them by Johnson the imposter. Any CDs without Scott are awful because of the vocalists, and if you want to experience the unobstructed raw power of Angus Young's guitar playing then you need to purchase any of the Scott albums. I most recommend "Highway to Hell". But that's the album to look for, the classic HTH. All other AC/DC albums are soiled.;
[Rating: 1 Stars]
This the album that got me into the genre back in July 1980. As a forteen year old this completely blew my mind and still does today. An album full of classic rockers from start to finish and still sounds as fresh today as it did then. Sadly they have never quite captured this level of excellence since....but here's hoping to the next album....come on boys what's going on!!!!!
Quite simply the greatest rock and roll band of all time.;
[Rating: 5 Stars]
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