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Back In Black

AC/DC

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When an intoxicated Bon Scott died by choking on his own vomit in February, 1980, no one envisaged a future for AC/DC. However, the Anglo-Australian band succeeded in finding a replacement for their legendary lead singer. Brian Johnson from the band Geordie rose to the challenge against all odds and imposed a powerful, primarily high-pitched singing style which differed greatly from that of his predecessor. With its legendary black cover, Back in Black marked the birth of a new AC/DC and contains a series of incredible tracks. On guitar were the Young brothers (Malcolm with his Gretsch and Angus with his unstoppable Gibson SG), constantly trying to outdo each other’s genius both through the effectiveness of their riffs and the precision of their solos (notably on Back in Black and You Shook Me All Night Long). As well as pure AC/DC (What Do You Do for Money Honey), they give us some thick boogie with a ZZ Top twang (Have a Drink on Me), theatrical hard rock à la Led Zep (Shake a Leg), and let us not forget the ode to the God of Blues (Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution). Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd finish the job by providing the record with a concrete bassline and strong rhythm, doing so with great finesse. Upon the release of Back in Black on July 15th, 1980, fans were, without surprise, torn on the question of Brian Johnson. Could the band go on without Bon Scott? The record’s success and the world tour that followed quelled any debate and, forty years later, no one questions the decision for a second. With 50 million units sold, Back in Black is the second best-selling album of all time, just behind a certain Thriller by Michael Jackson… © Marc Zisman/Qobuz

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1
Hells Bells
00:05:12

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

2
Shoot to Thrill
00:05:18

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

3
What Do You Do for Money Honey
00:03:35

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

4
Givin the Dog a Bone
00:03:32

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

5
Let Me Put My Love Into You
00:04:16

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

6
Back In Black
00:04:16

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

7
You Shook Me All Night Long
00:03:30

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

8
Have a Drink on Me
00:03:59

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

9
Shake a Leg
00:04:06

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

10
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
00:04:15

AC/DC, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - Brian Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Angus Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Malcolm Young, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Phil Rudd, Drums - Cliff Williams, Bass

(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V.

Album review

When an intoxicated Bon Scott died by choking on his own vomit in February, 1980, no one envisaged a future for AC/DC. However, the Anglo-Australian band succeeded in finding a replacement for their legendary lead singer. Brian Johnson from the band Geordie rose to the challenge against all odds and imposed a powerful, primarily high-pitched singing style which differed greatly from that of his predecessor. With its legendary black cover, Back in Black marked the birth of a new AC/DC and contains a series of incredible tracks. On guitar were the Young brothers (Malcolm with his Gretsch and Angus with his unstoppable Gibson SG), constantly trying to outdo each other’s genius both through the effectiveness of their riffs and the precision of their solos (notably on Back in Black and You Shook Me All Night Long). As well as pure AC/DC (What Do You Do for Money Honey), they give us some thick boogie with a ZZ Top twang (Have a Drink on Me), theatrical hard rock à la Led Zep (Shake a Leg), and let us not forget the ode to the God of Blues (Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution). Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd finish the job by providing the record with a concrete bassline and strong rhythm, doing so with great finesse. Upon the release of Back in Black on July 15th, 1980, fans were, without surprise, torn on the question of Brian Johnson. Could the band go on without Bon Scott? The record’s success and the world tour that followed quelled any debate and, forty years later, no one questions the decision for a second. With 50 million units sold, Back in Black is the second best-selling album of all time, just behind a certain Thriller by Michael Jackson… © Marc Zisman/Qobuz

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