ACDC??? WTF!!!!

[woodbuck27]

You are old and stupid, so I will forgive you a bit. Everything you mentioned is good, well because it is ACDC. We all recognize "Thunderstruck",

Then in 1995 my personal favorite "Ball Breaker" was released. That is a Rick Rubin produce Album. This is an album that I can listen to from the first cut to the last cut. The band and Rubin did a fantastic job, You know it is ACDC, but they have a different sound that I can't quite put my finger on. I think Rubin decided to showcase guttural Brian's vocals.

I don't know how you can forget 1981's "For Those About to Rock We Salute You". I mean just for the title track alone.

1985 "Fly on the Wall", Angus and Malcolm decided to produce this one themselves and to be honest it was a steaming pile, it just doesn't sound good. They broke away from Mutt before Flick the Switch and that album was produced by the entire band. That Album was darn near great, this one, not so much. I can't really get into any particular track. the lyrics are ok but seem very muted. Folks like "Sink the Pink", and "Shake the Foundation", personally I don't ever have to listen to them again.

1988's "Blow Up Your Video", dubbed as their comeback back Album. This Album just sounds better although there were no huge monster hits from this album. Their most notable song is "Heatseeker". Which is a damn good song but didn't really have a lot of commercial appeal. I have to say that this is an album you can listen to straight through and enjoy the whole album. With tracks like Kissing Dynamite, That's the Way I wanna Rock n Roll, Some Sin for nothin. Overall this was their best overall album since Back in Black.

1983's "Flick the Switch" is damn good but not great. There is no monster hit on this Album but there are some good tracks, Badlands, Brain Shake, This House is on Fire, Bedlam in Belgium, Guns for hire. This is as of a complete album as your are going to get from ACDC. If they had one big hit on this album this would be considered one of their all time greats. I suggest to any ACDC fan to go back and listen to this entire album because it is really really good.

I think 2000's "Stiff Upper Lip" was a below average album for ACDC. I just wasn't a fan. Ranks as one of their worst

2008's "Black Ice" was a shit title for the Album, but there is several really good tracks. "Runaway Train" is a fantastic tune, Big Jack i, Money Made, Black Ice are all ok tracks . Better than Stiff Upper Lip, but not great.

2015's "Rock or Bust" is an above average album for ACDC and the first one with out Malcom Young who is now suffering from dementia. This album is ok, certainly not great but I can listen to the thing without jumping tracks, ok maybe some of them.

So when Johnson first came into the band he was instrumental in song writing, I believe he was receiving writing credit. The Youngs seemed to get greedy and refused to allow him to receive writing credits and at one point passively resisted Johnson's input. He did not write for the "RAZOR's Edge" as the band claims due to his divorce. What is even more surprising is that with Malcom out of the band, Angus still refused to give Brian Johnson creative input for the "Rock or Bust" album, or at least refused to acknowledge Johnson by giving him writing credit. As I mentioned, I much prefer Johnson's vocals to just about anything that Bon Scott put out. This is always a huge debate between ACDC fans, and I never wavered. I think when Bon died what hurt the band the most was losing Bon's ability to write lyrics, I would say he was better at the lyrics than Johnson, and a hell of a lot better than the Youngs.

Also, I am not counting soundtrack albums or songs specifically released on movie soundtracks like "Big Gun" that appeared on the Last Action Hero sound track. Or the Maximum Overdrive sound track that ACDC did and named "Who Made Who" which was a combination of new and old material.

Ranking the Albums After the passing of Bon Scott

1. Back in Black: This could be the greatest rock album ever
2. Ball Breaker: Personally I love this album
3. Flick the Switch
4. For Those About to Rock
5. Razor's Edge
6. Blow Up Your Video
7. Black Ice
8. Rock or Bust
9. Stiff Upper lip
10. Fly On the Wall

Edited by woodbuck27 RE: content.

A good review. Generally I agree with how you rate the Brian Johnson Era albums and in particular the TOP Six At the same time I prefer their early albums up to and 'of course' including Back In Black, For Those About to Rock We Salute and Blow Up Your Video.

A further comment on the Brian Johnson Era:

1. Back in Black: This could be the greatest rock album ever....Deputy Nutz

Back In Black is...... the greatest Hard Rock Album of All Time.....if you judge it's success based on sales and it's certainly an album I can personally enjoy throughout. I never tire from listening to it. It's like a lot of CCR or 'Always .....Just Off The Shelf'.

2. Ball Breaker: Personally I love this album....Deputy Nutz .... (I'm happy 'YOU' like it Deputy....woodbuck27)

3. Flick the Switch....Just OK....woodbuck27

4. For Those About to Rock We Salute You....very OK and was AC/DC's first album to become NO. 1 in the USA...I enjoy this album....woodbuck27

5. Razor's Edge .... Just OK ....woodbuck27

6. Blow Up Your Video....[B]Very OK[/B] This USA Platinum album was the band's biggest-selling album for The Brian Johnson Era AC/DC since For Those About to Rock We Salute You. It reached #2 in the UK and was #12 in the USA. I enjoy this album.....woodbuck27

Again I like the single Thunderstruck...a huge Hard Rock Release by AC/DC. It jumps really.....high !

[mraynrand]

In college, my next door neighbors worked second shift and would come home at 1 AM and start cranking "You shook me all night long" - My roommates hated it, but it got me cranked up for another two hours of studying. YEAH!!

[woodbuck27]

Enough words let's ROCK ......AC/DC Style:

Here's a compilation of their 25 Greatest Hits...that work or not for you is damn good. .... woodbuck27

[Deputy Nutz]

Woody I think you are getting hung up on the commercial success of certain tracks. Nobody can argue that songs like Hells Bells, Thunderstruck, Shoot to Thrill are some of the greatest tunes of all time. I recognize that Ball Breaker didn't have a monster track on the album, but I like I stated there are reasons for that, as the title track is great track.

I ain't trying to convince any of ya, but take a listen and see if it maybe changes your mind.

[Freak Out]

I actually can't stand Johnson's voice. Everything after Bon Scott makes me want to punch the entire band in the face. I would honestly rather hear Axl sing.

I'm not sure about the Axl part but I agree that after Bon Scott choked out I lost interest in the band. Back in Black was good but from there it was all downhill. Bon Scott is the voice of ACDC for me.

[Deputy Nutz]

You're old.

[woodbuck27]

Woody I think you are getting hung up on the commercial success of certain tracks. Nobody can argue that songs like Hells Bells, Thunderstruck, Shoot to Thrill are some of the greatest tunes of all time. I recognize that Ball Breaker didn't have a monster track on the album, but I like I stated there are reasons for that, as the title track is great track.

I ain't trying to convince any of ya, but take a listen and see if it maybe changes your mind.

I'm listening to this video material as I post this. It's pancakes without maple syrup....or molasses.

Deputy I'm not caught up on the "Commercial Success" of AC/DC; rather choosing to express preference for Bon Scott/ material over the bulk of what we hear in the post Bon Scott era.

I duly not the material in this latter era that is IMO very well done.

Your not aware of all I listen to that is good ROCK music. Have you taken the time to get to know the great Canadian band "TheTragically Hip" ? The Hips lead singer and writer Gordon Downey is superb...the lead guitarist Rob Baker is solid. I'd like to turn you onto "really good Rock".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tragically_Hip

Try:

"Blow at High Dough" and also from Album "Up To Here"
"New Orleans Is Sinking"

Try the title track from "Fully Completely".

Try from their album Phantom Power> Poets and Vapour Trails... I'm impressed with this cut that to my knowledge wasn't released as a single. It might be difficult to find online!?

If you love ROCK don't hesitate with this suggestion:

Order online the Live DVD "That Night In Toronto"..I promise you'll be blown away. Theygot three or four curtain calls and just went on and on with an amazing performance.

The HIP is a crackin good ROCK BAND Deputy Nutz.If your not aware of them your short changing yourself. Lead singer Gordon Downie is one of the very best front men in ROCK ever. His writing is impressive and his performances exciting....a real treat.

[woodbuck27]

You're old.

https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PI3lsQwd41hIG5OArY3lrQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9NTAwO2g9MjA1/http://31.media.tumblr.com/fcaa23833a94dd0bf4436a728c341bc2/tumblr_nxg10nAOHz1ul0upto1_500.gif

nuuooope !

[Deputy Nutz]

This is probably Bon's greatest work

[Freak Out]

You're old.

Almost as old as Prince...but still kicking.

[Deputy Nutz]

Scary when people your age start to die

[Freak Out]

I was lucky enough to see both lineups and both were great shows....probably the loudest live music I've ever heard. After Back in Black the arena shows took over and they had a load of props and showy stuff....I just prefer the guys playing highly amplified music over cannon blasts and pyrotechnics.

[Deputy Nutz]

I'm listening to this video material as I post this. It's pancakes without maple syrup....or molasses.

Deputy I'm not caught up on the "Commercial Success" of AC/DC; rather choosing to express preference for Bon Scott/ material over the bulk of what we hear in the post Bon Scott era.

I duly not the material in this latter era that is IMO very well done.

Your not aware of all I listen to that is good ROCK music. Have you taken the time to get to know the great Canadian band "TheTragically Hip" ? The Hips lead singer and writer Gordon Downey is superb...the lead guitarist Rob Baker is solid. I'd like to turn you onto "really good Rock".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tragically_Hip

Try:

"Blow at High Dough" and also from Album "Up To Here"
"New Orleans Is Sinking"

Try the title track from "Fully Completely".

Try from their album Phantom Power> Poets and Vapour Trails... I'm impressed with this cut that to my knowledge wasn't released as a single. It might be difficult to find online!?

If you love ROCK don't hesitate with this suggestion:

Order online the Live DVD "That Night In Toronto"..I promise you'll be blown away. Theygot three or four curtain calls and just went on and on with an amazing performance.

The HIP is a crackin good ROCK BAND Deputy Nutz.If your not aware of them your short changing yourself. Lead singer Gordon Downie is one of the very best front men in ROCK ever. His writing is impressive and his performances exciting....a real treat.

No thanks, your taste in country music is enough to tell me about your overall taste in music, but like most things I am sure you are an absolute expert in music.

[Freak Out]

Scary when people your age start to die

Fucking tell me about it. A cousin of mine died recently...at 53! Prime of his life really....making huge money and would have retired in a few years. He was in great shape...always took care of himself....but his heart just stopped.

[woodbuck27]

No thanks, your taste in country music is enough to tell me about your overall taste in music, but like most things I am sure you are an absolute expert in music.

Your prejudice clouds your mind; distorts any vision of what to grow means. I feel truly sad for you Deputy Nutz.