AC/DC

A perfect example a band that never fixed what wasn’t broken.

From indieshins 10/09/2025 06:43 | #311287

For better or worse, AC/DC ('Acca Dacca') are an Australian institution. For 50 years, they've been steadfastly committed to the raucous spirit of rock n' roll. That has meant that they haven't really changed over that time, still pumping out songs that rock and groove irresistibly but have lyrics as deep as a puddle; they have met with a lot of flack for this, much of it warranted: their albums largely sound the same, whether Bon Scott or Brian Johnson is singing. Their lyrics are often sexist, but nevertheless have a bawdy, tongue-in-cheek humour which can be endearing. An AC/DC song is great fun, and the Young brothers wrote some absolutely immortal riffs before Malcolm's death, and as long as you go in without an expectation of anything deep or thought-provoking, AC/DC are deserving of their reputation, even on the basis of the albums Highway to Hell and Back in Black alone (which are the band at the peak of their powers, and represent their best work with Bon Scott and Brian Johnson respectively - HtH being their last with Bon, and BiB being their first with Brian!)

Yes a lot of their records can sound formulaic and I feel you probably only really need to own one or two of their albums but their live shows look and sound incredible (check out the Buenos Aires one in 2009) and I also respect the fact they don't take themselves too seriously at all

One of the greatest band that I have seen live. Saw them once, when bon was still with us, and it was incredible. So charismatic. What a night which I still remember vividly 45 year ps later

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From Brandon8 04/28/2021 04:08 | #269061

The simplicity, the riffs and the humor is what makes this band special and transforms them into a Rock N’ Roll Institution

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Double entendres galore out of this band hailing from Australia. Humorous and hard-rocking songs from the Bon Scott era should not be missed.

Essential albums include Let There Be Rock, Powerage, and High Voltage.

Essential songs include Riff Raff, Let There Be Rock, TNT, Dirty Deeds and Whole Lotta Rosie but you’ll miss great deep cuts like Gone Shootin’, Down Payment Blues, Rocker, Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be, Bad Boy Boogie, and Kicked in the Teeth.

Early albums are raw and underproduced giving them an immediacy lacking on releases after 1978. Arguably, after 1980 AC/DC fails to live up to standards and there is little to invest in; save your money.

From TheDude85 04/13/2019 12:24 | #234881

Influential Aussie band who knew how to write riffs for the ages. The Young Brothers were a potent combination with either lead singer's voice.

From Fischman 01/05/2019 13:13 | #229006

Pretty narrow and not particularly complex, but they do what they do really, really well.