AC/DC — Highway to Hell
Author: tracysigler | Posted: February 27th, 2007 | | Tags: 1979, AC/DC, hard rock, music, vinyl | 1 Comment »- Artist: AC/DC
- Title: Highway to Hell
- Year: 1979
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 10
- Owner: Tracy
- Acquired: Used somewhere, not sure when
- Keeper: Yes
Despite what you fans of the Brian Johnson-era think, you know who you are, Highway to Hell was the peak for AC/DC. It’s unfortunate that it was also the end of the Bon Scott-era, and Bon Scott the man. But what a way to go out! The album opens with the title track and a classic bare bones Angus Young riff, followed by one of the greatest kick drum sounds ever recorded. “Highway to Hell” goes on for two verses with nothing but one guitar, drums and vocals. That simple sound is so rocking though, and what’s better is that you know they are holding back until the chorus. After that one ends and you’re looking for your socks they kick into the more frantic “Girls Got Rhythm.” There are some other hits and plenty of great songs on the rest of the album. One of my favorites is the side two opener, “Shot Down in Flames.” Another great one is “Touch Too Much.” It contains these amusing lyrics:
She had the face of an angel
Smiling with sin
A body of Venus with arms
Who knows if Bon Scott was trying to be funny with that? Either way, it’s hilarious.
[…] Even I’m Heavy Duty! needs a vacation occasionally, but we’re starting back with a winner: AC/DC’s Back in Black. Most folks probably think this one is their best record, but to me it’s a close second to Highway to Hell. […]