- Audio CD (Oct 25 1990)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Sony Music Canada Inc.
- ASIN: B00000DOYR
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (349 customer reviews)
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Most critics complain Back in Black, the album AC/DC recorded after the death of their original lead screamer Bon Scott, is ridiculously juvenile, obvious, snickering, bludgeoning, derivative, single-minded about sex and booze, a big cartoon. All true, of course, and--on rock 'n' ragers like "What Do You Do For Money Honey," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and the title track--all great. As Scott's replacement Brian Johnson reminds us, loud and crunchy, no-holds-barred "rock and roll ain't noise pollution...it makes good, good sense." Never trust anyone who refuses to drink domestic beer, laugh at the Three Stooges, or crank Back in Black. --David Cantwell
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Miraculeusement, Angus Young le diablotin de la guitare hard et ses complices se transcendent pour surmonter la mort accidentelle de Bon Scott, leur chanteur bien aimé. Comme l'indiquent la couleur de la pochette, le titre et le tocsin qui résonne au début de "Hell's Bells", Back In Black est un hommage en bonne et due forme au cher disparu. Hommage façon AC/DC, c'est-à-dire rentre-dedans à souhait, célébrant le rock qui n'est pas une pollution sonore, affirment-ils et les femmes, avec un (faux) mauvais goût assumé. Qui d'autre aurait osé composer un morceau intitulé "Have A Drink On Me" quand on sait que Bon Scott a succombé en s'étouffant dans son vomi après une nuit de beuverie. Son successeur, le sympathique Brian Johnson, sait se montrer à la hauteur du déluge de feu et de sang qui l'entoure. A circonstances exceptionnelles, disque exceptionnel, la marque d'un très grand groupe. Toutes catégories confondues, n'en déplaise aux détracteurs du hard-rock. --Thierry Chatain
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5.0 out of 5 stars
AC/DC's comeback album.,
By Shotgun Method (NY... No, not *that* NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Back in Black (Audio CD)
The success of Back In Black was a real anomoly in the music industry. When a band loses its lead member, it usually guarantees the destruction of the band, or at least its gradual fading into obscurity. When AC/DC lost vocalist Bon Scott to heavy drinking, few would've figured that the Australian hard rockers were going to come back at anywhere near their original power. But then the brothers Angus teamed up with new singer (er, screamer) Brian Johnson, and released the hard rock masterpiece Back In Black. Not only was it a tribute to their fallen leader, it announced their status as rock giants. To this day, Back In Black remains one of the best-selling albums of all time with over 20 million copies sold. This is traditional AC/DC--in other words 3-chord, simplistic, raw, raunchy, anthemic and about as subtle as a ballpeen hammer to the temple. And I love it! This album rocks hard, with barroom standards such as Have A Drink On Me, You Shook Me All Night Long, the title track, and Rock 'N' Roll Ain't Noise Pollution. My favorite on this album is probably the ominous Hells Bells, though everything else is at a similarly high standard. AC/DC have never made an album like this since. If you're new to AC/DC, buy this first. Then go after Bon Scott's albums--TNT, Let There Be Rock, Powerage, and the perennial classic of 1979 Highway To Hell. Also check out the underrated followup to Back In Black, Flick Of The Switch.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
BACK IN BLACK!,
This review is from: Back in Black (Audio CD)
who DOESN'T own this album?!? man what are you waiting for? click add to shopping cart. why? let me explain : a) this is known as one of AC/DC's greatest albums of all time now this isn't a typical review for me...I usually write long, educated, specific reviews, but I figure this album speaks for itself. Do yourself a favor and pick this up if you don't already have it. If you're just getting into AC/DC, you will definately enjoy it. If you don't, tell me and I will refund you the money myself. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?! CLICK THE BUTTON! ;-)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
.....THE ABSOLUTE BEST ROCK BAND,
By nick (mississippi) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Back in Black (Audio CD)
It is a fact!!! that AC/DC's album Back In Black is the sixth best selling album of all time in the world. That alone shows that this is the album to buy. With much respect to former front man Bon Scott (who died by choking on his vomit after a night of heavy drinking), this album is the greatest of AC/DC's entire career. And not too many would disagree. I personally like every single song on this CD. It is non-stop Rock N Roll through to the last one. The best songs on the CD would be "Hells Bells", "Shoot To Thrill", "Back In Black", and of course "You Shook Me All Night Long". There is also "Have a Drink On Me" which was a homage to Bon although they aren't direct with this in the song. And look for some really rockin' guitar riffs in "Shake a Leg" and "Given the Dog a Bone". "Rock N Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" was a great way to top off the album in the end with the phrase "Rock N Roll will never die!" Many critics have said that this album is crude and obnoxious, but that is why people have liked it. Also people say all their music sounds the same, but that is what makes them great. Explanation: throughout their entire career they have always played the same heavy metal music while so many bands explored newer, but crappier styles of music, and in the end they are admired for that. Did I mention that AC/DC is the #1 selling hard rock/heavy metal band. Although they have (finally) been inducted in the RNR Hall of Fame, I still think they are underated. They have always been overshadowed by bands like Led Zepplin and Guns N Roses (both are great bands though). This is a must have album. Then you should get "Stiff Upper Lip", "AC/DC Live"(Special Collectors Edition) and albums by the equally great front man Bon Scott ("High Voltage" "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" "Highway to Hell"). I think Brian Johnson was the best person to replace Bon.Other artists I like and recommend: Led Zepplin, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Guns N Roses, George Thorogood, "Slowhand" Eric Clapton, and any southern rock.
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