Let There Be Rock
Albert/Epic/Sony BMG - Albert/Epic/Sony BMG
AC/DC
Release date: 2003-04-29
Audio CD
Album Rock, Arena Rock, Aussie Rock, Australia, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, Pop/Rock Music, Rock, Rock/Pop
1. Go Down
2. Dog Eat Dog
3. Let There Be Rock
4. Bad Boy Boogie
5. Problem Child
6. Overdose
7. Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
8. Whole Lotta Rosie
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Let There Be Rock
Date undefinedFirst off, I want to comment on the difference between the original Australian version and this international version. As is the case with all of the Bon Scott era albums before Powerage, the original releases are, in every case, superior to the international versions. I have this current remastered release, but when I listen to this at home, I always play the Aussie version. Crabsody in Blue is an awesome track, and I already have Problem Child on Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.
Now that that's out of the way, this is the best rock album ever made as far as I'm concerned. I love the Beatles, The Stones, Zeppelin, Sabbath, and all those guys, but AC/DC had 2 things that those other bands didn't.
1) pure focus and drive - All they wanted to to was to rock, and that's all they've ever done.
2) Bon f'ing Scott - This guy became one with the song he was singing at all times, and all of AC/DC's albums with him are essential listening for any rock fan.
Let There Be Rock in particular shows off Scott in the deepest levels of his singing trance. His vocals surge through this album full of awesome catchy riffs that tear through the whole album like a bolt of lightning that doesn't want to end. Angus Young also shines on this album, who giving some of his most playful and shredding solos ever.. especially on the title song, which is the most electric song I think I've ever heard, and is a brilliant tribute to the soul of rock and roll, which these guys come as close to embodying as any band I've ever heard.
In short, this is an aptly named band, and a perfectly named album. Anyone who is into rock should own and know this album.
Bon Scott said "Let there be ROCK!"
And there was rock indeed.
Let There Be Rock
Date undefinedAC/DC - Let There Be Rock 1977
A stronger album from AC/DC, it has a few classic songs and many quintessential riffs. Both guitars are starting their amps on fire and the steady beats sound like gigantic waves crashing into the Great Barrier Reef (of Rock!). Bon Scott may have not had all of his original teeth, but he's not afraid to lose `em again if you gotta problem with it. A classic album, their first with the infamous AC/DC logo.
1) Go Down - 1st song on this great album? Not the best initial impression. Goes nowhere forever and repeats, repeats, repeats. About what you think it's about.
2) Dog Eat Dog - Dogs n' cats does not a rock song make, but don't tell that to AC/DC. Not too great, but I could listen to it if I had to.
3) Let There Be Rock - 2nd best song here. A history lesson from the boys. "Tchaikovsky had the news." The video is ridiculous. Bon's a googly-eyed priest.
4) Bad Boy Boogie - Not the worst...but close. The riffs aren't great and the chorus kinda comes and goes. Plus I hate the moniker `bad boy'.
5) Problem Child (US version) - In the top 3. Originally "Crabsody In Blue" on the Australian version. This song was on the Dx5 album. This song fits the album's tone better. Nasty riff.
6) Overdose - Slow going, but picks up steam. They find the pocket nicely. Nothing too exciting happens, but Angus goes off a little bit. Also a good build-up at the end.
7) Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - Top 3, if not for PC. More of a groover. Good solo into the bridge. If Bon's in hell, I hope he's having fun.
8) Whole Lotta Rosie - Best song here. One of the first I heard of theirs. Love the back-n-forth breakdown. Angus set off smoke alarms with this one.
Let There Be Rock
Date undefinedTerrific album. I haven't heard it played as an album-side since high school. Still one of the best.
