AC/DC (Official Thread)

[CellarGhosts]

Man, I hope I'm not the only one here who still sorta digs this shit haha.

But really, I just listened to one of my AC/DC albums (Blow Up Your Video) the other day, and it was the first time I'd actually listened to these guys in almost three years. So it was pretty cool, a little refreshing, too, I guess.

So yeah...maybe it's just me, but I can see alot of people not liking them (and I wouldn't blame you) but I still enjoy their music in the way I enjoy a radio pop song now and then, I guess you could say. Dumb fun.

[Brokenhill]

You should add a poll to see whether thier original or newer singer is preferred.

[CellarGhosts]

Good idea, but I'm pretty sure that the general opinion would be in favor of Bon Scott, as he was the original singer (not counting that Dave Evans guy), and his lyrics were better than Brian Johnsons'.

But I do like both singers voices, even though alot of people seem to not like Brian's, espically after it started getting more "shrieky" as their albums progressed.

[secretsociety92]

Blow Up Your Video is a great album so is Highway To Hell, Back In Black and Who Made Who and I like them despite them being a bit on the obvious side just because as you said they are fun to listen to.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

I never got into these guys much, they had that.... every song sounds the same thing going for them...

but I will admit that thier live cd...is probably one of the best live albums to date...as far as quality and the amount of "hit" songs

[CellarGhosts]

Blow Up Your Video is a great album so is Highway To Hell, Back In Black and Who Made Who and I like them despite them being a bit on the obvious side just because as you said they are fun to listen to.
Yep, those are all great. I feel their albums Flick Of the Swtich, Blow Up Your Video and Powerage are some of the most underrated albums ever. And, incase my usertitle didn't give it away, I love the song/comp. Who Made Who. Nice collection of previous songs of theirs, as well as the three new ones. Plus, I actually came to love that movie (Maximum Overdrive), despite it being pretty bad, and all that.

I never got into these guys much, they had that.... every song sounds the same thing going for them...

but I will admit that thier live cd...is probably one of the best live albums to date...as far as quality and the amount of "hit" songs
I see what you mean, their songs all do tend to sound pretty similar...but oh well, that sort of thing doesn't really bother me too much in a band, so long as the music is killer (see: the Lawrence Arms. Amazing band, one of my faves, yet their songs to tend to sound the same at moments)

Anyway, yes, that live album is really good, too. I got the "Donnington" DVD several years ago, and it was really cool as well.

[CellarGhosts]

for those about to bump (we salute you)

[Smash Adams]

for those about to bump (we salute you)

nicely done

I only have their live album, and kind of feel like I went through my AC/DC phase a little

[El_Jeffe]

to be honest i've never been big on these guys, although they do still have a lot of fans down this way. their not too bad at the pub after ya've had a few. but it never got any further for me haha

[CellarGhosts]

nicely done

I only have their live album, and kind of feel like I went through my AC/DC phase a little
Haha yep.

Their live albums is really cool. The DVD is pretty sweet too.

btw,
Your new avatar/usertitle pwns. I remember I used to watch that show religiously as a kid...my favorite episode was that Halloween special where they were on that scavanger hunt, and the story was Sleepy Hollow. In fact, I still have that one on VHS haha.

to be honest i've never been big on these guys, although they do still have a lot of fans down this way. their not too bad at the pub after ya've had a few. but it never got any further for me haha
Haha, yeah, I see. I can imagine they're pretty big down there, for obvious reasons. And I know, alot of people dont really seem to dig 'em anymore, but I think they're great fun to listen to. Plus, I feel they're a little inimitable. I mean, look what happened with the Darkness and Jet haha. Although I don't feel those bands are terrible, I do think they're really gimmicky.

[Smash Adams]

Haha yep.

Their live albums is really cool. The DVD is pretty sweet too.

btw,
Your new avatar/usertitle pwns. I remember I used to watch that show religiously as a kid...my favorite episode was that Halloween special where they were on that scavanger hunt, and the story was Sleepy Hollow. In fact, I still have that one on VHS haha.


Haha, yeah, I see. I can imagine they're pretty big down there, for obvious reasons. And I know, alot of people dont really seem to dig 'em anymore, but I think they're great fun to listen to. Plus, I feel they're a little inimitable. I mean, look what happened with the Darkness and Jet haha. Although I don't feel those bands are terrible, I do think they're really gimmicky.

I don't remember that episode but I did love the show

[CellarGhosts]

Oh totally. I think I had a crush on Samantha (I think that's her name haha) at one point. :-D

[CellarGhosts]

Lyrics are too high up in priorities in terms of music tatse for me to get along with bands like this.
Haha yeah, I'd imagine you wouldn't dig this band, knowing your general tastes in music. Im beginning to think though Im the only AC/DC fan on AP haha. but eh its cool.

But I am little confused by your opinion here...the way I interpret it, you're saying is that you cant get into a band who writes about rock music/writes about playing rock music, and all that. But Im not sure...Im a little slow haha.

[takingshots]

i think they're overrated.

when it comes to australian bands there are so many with more talent than AC/DC had

[CellarGhosts]

I see, I see...

ah well to each their own.

[El_Jeffe]

chris are you a fan of the band rose tattoo? similar sound, but a bit more rough & raw. from downunder as well. try the tune 'bad boy for love' most ac/dc fans i know seem to enjoy rose tattoo so i thought i'd bring it up haha

[SickOfStars]

Haha yeah, I'd imagine you wouldn't dig this band, knowing your general tastes in music. Im beginning to think though Im the only AC/DC fan on AP haha. but eh its cool.

But I am little confused by your opinion here...the way I interpret it, you're saying is that you cant get into a band who writes about rock music/writes about playing rock music, and all that. But Im not sure...Im a little slow haha.

bands like that make me want to kill somebody.

The only band I'll let get away with it is Led Zeppelin, because it was only one song and that song is great.

[CellarGhosts]

chris are you a fan of the band rose tattoo? similar sound, but a bit more rough & raw. from downunder as well. try the tune 'bad boy for love' most ac/dc fans i know seem to enjoy rose tattoo so i thought i'd bring it up haha

Hmm, never heard of them. But I'll check them out, and see if I can find that song anywhere on Limewire or something. thanks for the reccomendation.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

The one thing I'll always remember about AC/DC is this guy who I used to go to high school with. He had a mullet, worked at a Dollar General, and praised AC/DC everyday. He even (badly) sung AC/DC songs for class projects.

[CellarGhosts]

The one thing I'll always remember about AC/DC is this guy who I used to go to high school with. He had a mullet, worked at a Dollar General, and praised AC/DC everyday. He even (badly) sung AC/DC songs for class projects.

Haha, good god...but see, that's part of the reason I think AC/DC get a bad rap alot of the time is that a ton of their fans are or were like that guy. Of course, Im sure it also has to do with their limited songwriting abilities and lyrical stance, but I still find their music to be just really fun.
But man, a mulleted high schooler who works at the Dollar General and sings AC/DC songs for class projects..what kind of class projects are we talking about here? haha...cant imagine.

[avengedtbs]

i love jim breuer's impersonation of an AC/DC concert

[MatthiasEllis]

i hate this band. its probably because i work at guitar center and my coworker plays their live DVD EVERY FREAKING DAY.

[hailthewarrior]

i still enjoy a good listen to back in black every now and then.

not to mention "i've got big balls" (pretty sure that's it, something close to that) has got to be one of the best song titles ever.

[CellarGhosts]

i still enjoy a good listen to back in black every now and then.

not to mention "i've got big balls" (pretty sure that's it, something close to that) has got to be one of the best song titles ever.
Yep, I regard as Back In Black as something of a classic. And I think it's just called "Big Balls" but that song is classic. funny stuff.

i hate this band. its probably because i work at guitar center and my coworker plays their live DVD EVERY FREAKING DAY.
hahaha, I dont see how you could really stand that. I really like them and all, but constant exposure to them every single day? Jesus...
Which reminds me though that every time I go to my local Guitar Center, there's some guy there playing some Nickelback CD all the time.

i love jim breuer's impersonation of an AC/DC concert
Haha, I have not seen this...
I'm guessing it was on an episode of SNL? haha probably...

Guess I'll look it up on YouTube.

[as_we_learn]

Rec me an album Chris. I need some AC/DC in my ears

[CellarGhosts]

Rec me an album Chris. I need some AC/DC in my ears
Hmmm...

The easy thing to do would be what everyone else does, and get Back In Black or Highway to Hell.
But it depends, I guess.

If you want more raw, bluesy stuff, I suggest either Highway to Hell or Powerage from the Bon Scott era. If you want something thats still bluesy soudning, yet with stronger pop hooks, check out either Blow Up Your Video or Who Made Who from the Brian Johnson era.

I guess it also depends on which singer you prefer...
so yeah, check out those, I guess. good stuff.

[as_we_learn]

Hmmm...

The easy thing to do would be what everyone else does, and get Back In Black or Highway to Hell.
But it depends, I guess.

If you want more raw, bluesy stuff, I suggest either Highway to Hell or Powerage from the Bon Scott era. If you want something thats still bluesy soudning, yet with stronger pop hooks, check out either Blow Up Your Video or Who Made Who from the Brian Johnson era.

I guess it also depends on which singer you prefer...
so yeah, check out those, I guess. good stuff.
Cool man thanks. I'll have to check one of these out for sure then haha. The only song I've had in head lately is Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas. It kicks so much ass

[CellarGhosts]

Haha, do so. alot of people on this site dont seem to like AC/DC, but I really enjoy them. Plus, if you dig Kansas, you should like AC/DC haha. classic rock all the way man.

[Brokenhill]

Haha, do so. alot of people on this site dont seem to like AC/DC, but I really enjoy them. Plus, if you dig Kansas, you should like AC/DC haha. classic rock all the way man.


Kansas and AC/DC are like on opposite ends of the scale though...lol

[as_we_learn]

Haha, do so. alot of people on this site dont seem to like AC/DC, but I really enjoy them. Plus, if you dig Kansas, you should like AC/DC haha. classic rock all the way man.
Cool man I'm gonna def pick up a record from these two bands for sure man. Thanks again

[radio napalm]

my parents raised me on ac/dc and guns 'n roses. they'll always hold a special place in my heart and definitely one of the most entertaining live shows i've ever attended.

[CellarGhosts]

my parents raised me on ac/dc and guns 'n roses. they'll always hold a special place in my heart and definitely one of the most entertaining live shows i've ever attended.
Kind of the same here, in the sense that AC/DC are always gonna have a spcial place with me, as they were the first real hard rock band I got into. Same goes for GNR more or less too.

And yeah, the live shows look great. I've got the Donninton DVD, and its real fun to watch now and then.
Cool man I'm gonna def pick up a record from these two bands for sure man. Thanks again
Cool cool.
If you want, I could send you some AC/DC songs in a .rar file.
Or, you could just wait and pick an album up on your own.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

sup chris. good morning, or...good afternoon? Haha, judging by my music taste is there anyway I can get into these guys? I've heard a song or 2 and nothing too appealing. rec's?

[CellarGhosts]

Hmm...what songs have you heard? If you can remember which ones they were, Id probably be able to tell you what to check out.

Im guessing maybe you heard some stuff from their later career with Brian Johnson? since alot of people cant get into hos voice, etc..

[HangsLikeHeaven]

you shook me all night long
t.n.t
thunderstruck
highway to hell

[CellarGhosts]

ah, hmmm...well if you dont like those songs, Im not sure what to reccomend haha.
those kind of cover all their general sound....but Im gonna go ahead and rec:

Who Made Who
Ruff Stuff
Love Hungry Man
Night Prowler
Moneytalks
Riff Raff

see if those float your boat haha

[AP_Punk]

Punk station Fungus 53 replaced with 24/7 AC/DC (http://www.punknews.org/article/30459)

[CellarGhosts]

Haha, ouch. that sucks.

[AP_Punk]

haha. yeah. kinda funny too. :-d

[CellarGhosts]

hah yeah it is pretty funny. Im not sure why though.

[El_Jeffe]

i'm not even a fan, but if these guys came to town on their (i'm guessing) new tour to support the new album, i'd probably go. angus young rocks out like no other guitarist in history haha

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[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

They're not bad, but you've got to respect anyone that can play the same song over and over again for every album again and sell so many records and sell out so many shows.

[AP_Punk]

SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI - News) announced that legendary rock band AC/DC will host their own music channel on XM Radio. The channel will celebrate AC/DC's iconic career and the upcoming release of Black Ice, the band's first studio album in eight years. AC/DC Radio will be broadcast on XM channel 53 and will debut on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6 pm ET through January 15, 2009.

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[CellarGhosts]

They're not bad, but you've got to respect anyone that can play the same song over and over again for every album again and sell so many records and sell out so many shows.
Yeah, they've essentially written the same album over and over again, but you've got a point. I've just got a place for them since whether or not they're well-liked at all, or what have you, they're the reason I started getting heavily into music, starting bands, and writing music at a young age.

Which is the oldest, dorkiest story in the book but that's how it was, ha. Of course my tastes have changed and evolved since then, but that's where it started for me, so I've still held on to them.

i'm not even a fan, but if these guys came to town on their (i'm guessing) new tour to support the new album, i'd probably go. angus young rocks out like no other guitarist in history haha

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Haha, he is a pretty manic little guy.

[Regards]

Ah, I love AC/DC Bon Scott era. Even without Bon Scott they rocked hard.

[JimGray]

I love this band, have 13 albums.

[cshadows2887]

This band gets a bad rap from having a lot of moronic fans, but there aren't a lot of albums better than Back in Black.

[Ellerker]

Dont mind a bit of AC/DC ;)

[cshadows2887]

Plus, if you dig Kansas, you should like AC/DC haha.

I'm going to violate all ap decorum and quote a four year old post to say: whaaaa?

[Brokenhill]

Wow, i'm deleting all of my original posts...I can't stand this band now.

[Brokenhill]

I'm going to violate all ap decorum and quote a four year old post to say: whaaaa?

I just realized that Charlie changed his name. And now that I look back, i'm surprised he said something like that haha.

[CellarGhosts]

I'm going to violate all ap decorum and quote a four year old post to say: whaaaa?
My biggest mistake there? AC/DC are fun. Kansas are boring except for one song.

kiddingggg

Seriously though? Every classic rock junkie I know loves Kansas as well as AC/DC. Neither band is anything alike but that hasn't stopped them from ending up on a lot of playlists together. I don't know. I used to like Kansas but not so much anymore. AC/DC were the reason I ever wanted to (seriously) play guitar or start a band though so I've held onto them.

[cshadows2887]

My biggest mistake there? AC/DC are fun. Kansas are boring except for one song.

kiddingggg

Seriously though? Every classic rock junkie I know loves Kansas as well as AC/DC. Neither band is anything alike but that hasn't stopped them from ending up on a lot of playlists together. I don't know. I used to like Kansas but not so much anymore. AC/DC were the reason I ever wanted to (seriously) play guitar or start a band though so I've held onto them.

Not hating on either band. Just that Kansas' prog-boogie and AC/DC's 3-chord raunch don't seem very similar to me. Lol.

[CellarGhosts]

Not hating on either band. Just that Kansas' prog-boogie and AC/DC's 3-chord raunch don't seem very similar to me. Lol.
Haha no, you're right. I'm not sure why I compared them either to be honest. Oh wellz.