It's "ROCK OR BUST" For AC/DC! "PLAY BALL!"

[D3strukt]

Hard Times is a great f***ing song.

[greg2112]

I've listened to it a few times now. Disclosure, I love the Johnson era. That said, this is maybe their best album since For Those About to Rock and Flick of the Switch, although I'm not sure how much that opinion is owing to the newness of the album. We'll see if I feel that way after the 10th listen.

 

Wow... thats high praise. My previously tepid interest has officially been piqued.

 

I'm a fan, so I can find something I enjoy about all of their albums. But I can't remember enjoying all of the songs on an album this much since the early 80s. I think part of the reason is the album is extremely short, for current times, less than 40 minutes total. So there's no fat on it.

 

My favorite ACDC album is FTATR (along with Powerage), and I love Flick, which, to date, IMO is their last truly great album.

 

I listened to the preview clips on itunes and they sound great. Immediate purchase. Will give some full listens over my work commute and report back. Fun to have a new ACDC album to consume after all these years.

Edited December 2, 2014 by greg2112

[Rick N. Backer]

Emission Control. Spoiler alert. It's not about global climate change.

 

I love these guys.

[Cygnus 2112]

I've heard the first four songs so far, and it's not as good as Black Ice. But it's still AC/DC so it kicks ass.

[Cygnus 2112]

Emission Control. Spoiler alert. It's not about global climate change.

 

I love these guys.

 

Sweet Candy, not about Candy.

[greg2112]

Three full spins into the album and Im really enjoying it. At this early stage, Im going to say this is their most consistent and satisfying album in years. No real clunkers. Brian's voice is markedly improved, strong. And its not top heavy like most of their other latter day releases. Favorites include: Miss Adventure, Dogs of War (heavy!), Rock the House... Recommended! Edited December 3, 2014 by greg2112

[Rick N. Backer]

Three full spins into the album and Im really enjoying it. At this early stage, Im going to say this is their most consistent and satisfying album in years. No real clunkers. Brian's voice is markedly improved, strong. And its not top heavy like most of their other latter day releases. Favorites include: Miss Adventure, Dogs of War (heavy!), Rock the House... Recommended!

 

The "no real clunkers" part is what struck me too. Black Ice reminds me of so many albums after FOTS, with too many songs that just aren't as solid as the better stuff on the album.

[greg2112]

Agreed ^^^^ I dont there's been an AC/DC album with great deep cuts since FOTS

[Rick N. Backer]

The nice thing about a new AC/DC album? It renews my interest in old AC/DC albums. Yesterday I had some fun with Fly on the Wall. After a couple of runs through Rock or Bust.

[Cygnus 2112]

I love Black Ice from front to back. And l've also gone back and listened to their library for the last two days.

[Narps]

The nice thing about a new AC/DC album? It renews my interest in old AC/DC albums. Yesterday I had some fun with Fly on the Wall. After a couple of runs through Rock or Bust.

Try going further back... ;)

[treeduck]

My copy hasn't arrived yet.

[Cygnus 2112]

The nice thing about a new AC/DC album? It renews my interest in old AC/DC albums. Yesterday I had some fun with Fly on the Wall. After a couple of runs through Rock or Bust.

Try going further back... ;)

You could try going further forward.

[Cygnus 2112]

My copy hasn't arrived yet.

I'm already wearing out my copy.

[Rod in Toronto]

Agreed ^^^^ I dont there's been an AC/DC album with great deep cuts since FOTS

 

In the baaaaadlaaaaands!!!!!

[Rod in Toronto]

Earliest available date of Rock or Bust in Brazil is Dec. 10th. What do I do until then?

[greg2112]

Agreed ^^^^ I dont there's been an AC/DC album with great deep cuts since FOTS

 

In the baaaaadlaaaaands!!!!!

 

HA - YES!!!

[bathory]

The nice thing about a new AC/DC album? It renews my interest in old AC/DC albums. Yesterday I had some fun with Fly on the Wall. After a couple of runs through Rock or Bust.

Try going further back... ;)

You could try going further forward.

 

and waste his time with stuff like black ice? not a good move for anyone

[Narps]

The nice thing about a new AC/DC album? It renews my interest in old AC/DC albums. Yesterday I had some fun with Fly on the Wall. After a couple of runs through Rock or Bust.

Try going further back... ;)

You could try going further forward.

 

and waste his time with stuff like black ice? not a good move for anyone

Thanks. Saved me the trouble.... :)

[Rick N. Backer]

[ReRushed]

AC/DC is an old pair of comfortable sneakers. You will wear them as long as they hold together. I'm giving the new album a spin this weekend.

[treeduck]

I have my copy!! Just found the package! I've not opened it yet I'm too busy with Deep Purple!

[RUSHHEAD666]

I have my copy!! Just found the package! I've not opened it yet I'm too busy with Deep Purple!

 

Get with it Duck! What Deep Purple???? The new album isn't anything mind-blowing but it's fun and it rock and fuckking roll!

[Rod in Toronto]

Heard most of the album on youtube this week, and got it a minute ago at a megastore. On the first listen it seems to me it´s their best album since Ballbreaker, which I liked a lot. I didn´t care much for Stiff Upper Lip or Black Ice, but this one seems great so far. I´ll go for a long run later today, and plan on listening to it in full.

[Rod in Toronto]

So I went through the whole album during my run. I still think it's a great effort. The riffs are much better, groovier and more remarkable than the ones in the previous albums. Angus' solos seem to be a little more restrained in the album, but that's ok. Brian's voice is solid as well. The boys already have a few shows booked, so let's see who will take the drumming duties. I think they will choose someone different than Simon Wright or Chris Slade...but let's wait and see.