Powerage is the only album that you can hear and features Angus changing up his tone and guitar style to get a different lead sound and solo style than any other AC/DC album. After Powerage he went back to the standard formula.
Gregory Griffith I agree with you completely. Flick of the Switch kicks ass from top to bottom and it’s much more a Malcolm Young forward album., lots of rhythm. 🤘🏻
@@damon7956 Tend to agree. Though the productions side sonic-ly was not bad. Songs were much stronger than For Those About to Rock. They were heavier as well. Just a little nip and tuck around the edges by a master producer would have helped out immensely
The Bon Scott era plus 'Back In Black' and 'For Those About to Rock' are the best of AC/DC IMO. There is only the odd highlight here and there from then on as far as I am concerned.
Flick of the Switch should have been the follow-up album to Back in Black. It has the same feel and the substance and Power that Back in Black has. Not quite as strong but it's all there. AC DC were way too over ambitious when it came to For Those About to Rock. What's For Those About to Rock have besides the title track and a few somewhat Rockin Tunes like Let's get it Up and I put the finger on You and you can throw a Snowballed in there and that's about it. Go get Flick of the Switch and listen to it. It's much closer to Back in Black and once again definitely should have been the follow-up to Back in Black. Flick of the Switch is seriously underrated.
Idk razors edge and black ice are pretty solid, especially black ice, for AC/DC it's a pretty diverse album and I thought a really high note for malcolm to leave on
I always loved “Powerage” the most. I think “sin city” is a beast of a song. As a guitar player I still enjoy putting this album on and jamming along. They are all great to play along to. Try to do what Malcolm does for an hour. Angus was the star on stage but Malcolm held the rhythm guitar down so tight that he deserves major props. I used to dream about what gig I would take if I could replace one rock star and Mal was my choice. Just bobbing your head and cranking out the rhythm in front of a wall of Marshall stacks.
Bro. I totally feel you on this. Bon Scott is my only real singer. Can't listen to TNT with Johnson. Need Bon and his gravel gin- soaked voice all over it
I remember Angus Young once said in an interview "We've been accused of releasing the same album 12 times. Thats bullshit. We've released the same album 14 times." And we love them for it. One of the few bands that doesnt mess with the formula. With every album you know what your getting before you even hear it.
Angus nailed exactly why I’ve never been able to really get into this band with any kind of true desire, every album (and most of their songs) just all sound the same to me, but that’s a great quote for sure !
Angus is one cool dude. He even said one time that Malcolm was a better guitarist than him. In the early days Malcolm played lead and then told Angus he should play the solos so he could bang away on rhythm in the back.
Powerage is my favorite, best riffs, raw power and aggressive emotion in all of the solos, Bon's voice and personality and overall composition is super exciting and heavy hitting. I even read an interview with Angus Young years ago where Angus was asked what album was his favorite and lo and behold it was POWERAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bon Scott - bar none one of the top 5 rock n' roll frontmen (tremendous frontmen, not necessarily tremendous "singer"; there is a difference) to ever command a fuckin' stage. One of the greatest, most likeable gentle souls also. Miss you Bon.
Joseph Anthony Angel yes for me that’s the great divide: unworldly talent and skill versus someone who sounds like they’ve lived the lyrics. Bon Scott, Ozzy and others are the latter for me.
@@jeffdubuque5622 Jeff Roth - when he was ON - no doubt was a great frontman. He was also off a LOT (vocally and otherwise). I think Sammy Hagar pound for pound was much more reliable.
My favorite albums 1: Highway To Hell 2: Let There Be Rock 3: Powerage 4: High Voltage 5: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 6: Black In Black As you can tell I love the Bon Scott era Brian Johnson era is also great also but honestly there isn't a bad album in their discography!!! My first concert I saw them in August 1979 at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles Most underrated is Flick Of The Switch most overrated is Black In Black I love it but kinda (definitely) overplayed. Shazbot Nanu Nanu :)
@TheThonyahawk: I can also agree with your AC/DC album ranking. 🎸 I have also endured my severe tinnitus, which I have had since an AC/DC concert, with composure for 20 years. 📣
This is a definitive kick ass list! Love it. I am so agreed to this. Nobody can gravel like Bon Scott. He should have done Back in Black in fact there is some kind of comparison between Johnson and Scott on RUclips here on the that song. Not sure whether it is for real or not but his version I think is even more killer!
These 4 tracks in particular: "Go Down", "Let There Be Rock", "Bad Boy Boogie" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" make the entire album worth owning. But yes, I'd rank it right up at the top along with "Back in Black" as their best!
@@djentyman4002 I did go deeper originally,.. Then they released 'Highway to hell' and 'Back in black'.. I'm 54, it all started with 'Let there be rock' in 1977 for me.
I love Fly on the wall!!! My first AC/DC album when I was only 9 and played it to death!!! Of course later I discovered Back in Black and all Bon Scott era, but I still think it is a great album, good riffs and many killer songs! I get very disappointed when people say it sucks…
@@frankiecommisso48 You can’t tell me that Blow Up Your Video, Stiff Upper Lip and Rock Or Bust are better than Fly On The Wall… not in a million years.
You're so spot on about Flick of the Switch. That's a dynamite album that is overlooked because of it's predecessors. Notable favorite is "Deep in the Hole"
Flick of the switch is almost all toe tapping hits, despite how poorly it sold. For those about to rock went to number 1 and is mostly completely forgettable filler. Powerage and Let there be rock blow everything away though.
1980 was an amazing year 2 bands came out with new albums that had new lead singers 1 , Ac/dc Back in black with Brian and 2 , Black Sabbath Heaven and hell with Dio Both are the greatest classic albums ever.
Powerage is number 1 for me. Down Payment Blues, Riff Raff, Sin City, Gone Shootin. Four of their best songs there. The album from start to finish is bluesy rock perfection
Fly on the Wall was a wonderful album with adjoining video. The whole album was awesome!!! Fly on the wall, Playing with girls, Sink the pink, Stranger, Shake your Foundations---Damn Good Tunes!!!
I think this album would rank higher if the production had not been so awful - Brian Johnson sounds like Noddy Holder singing in your neighbour’s outhouse and the drums don’t sound great either. As it is I’m surprised it did as well as it did.
Most definitely! The Cult was my first love rock-wise. When Electric came out, that changed me from mid-80s Pop music to rock. Plastic fantastic lobster telephone (someone must have been real high to come up with those lyrics - lol)
They replaced mighty Zeppelin as my fave with that album. Mostly because it took me from being a fan of a band that had already broken up to an up an comer. They haven’t let me down since.
For me Powerage has always been my favourite, followed by Highway To Hell, Back In Black, Let There Be Rock, The Oz version of T.N.T (always preferred the Bon era) and that's no discredit to Brian (love the fella). I agree Stiff Upper Lip is dull - though I love the last track Give It Up.
1. "Powerage" 2. "Back in Black" then in any order, the rest of Bon Scott era and starting with "For Those About To Rock" and then the rest of their albums.
Thank god powerage is finally getting the love it deserves. I feel that for most hardcore AC/DC fans Powerage is usually in the top 2-3. For me, it’s their best.
Just discovered your channel about a month ago and really enjoy Ranking the Albums segment. Being in my mid 50's it is nice to see someone who has the same passion for music. I grew up in upstate NY in the Albany area listing to WPYX 106. I loved the way the DJ's used to put an album on and drop the needle any place they wanted and you got to hear the deeper tracks...that's what turned me onto albums instead of buying just singles. I miss those days. Now I get my deeper tracks from RUclips. Times change..but we still keep rockin!!!
Thank you for this video. What stands out is the great RESPECT that you give this legendary band. Even the more forgettable albums had a couple great hooks. And at their best they are the essence of rock. Thanks Pete, your stock just went way up for me.
Mate I recently found your channel and I absolutely love your videos! It is so relaxing hearing you speak about something you are obviously so passionate and knowledgable about. Keep up the good work! Also, some suggestions: Motorhead, KISS, Ozzy. Cheers!
Great show as usual Pete. Such a great band that never disappoints. My ranking of their catalog could vary on any given day but not a bad album in their discography including their latest (Power Up) that came out after this show.
My Favorite Albums 1. Powerage 2. Highway to Hell 3. Back in Black 4. High Voltage 5. Let There Be Rock 6. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 7. For Those About to Rock 8. The Razors Edge 9. Fly on the Wall 10. Rock or Bust 11. Flick of the Switch 12. Black Ice 13. Blow Up Your Video 14. Ballbreaker 15. Stiff Upper Lip
Oooohhh, it's so sweet seeing many people can't accept the fact that someone with a great music taste like Pete is a huge Kiss fan! Gooo Pete! And do whatever Kiss ranking you like. Maybe makeup studio and live albums? And I really can't wait to see video with Miles Davis material!!!!
Hey Pete. Were you as happy as my friends and I when we first picked up Back in Black? We were not sure if they could go on without Bon, but they took it to the house and we were so happy for the band and knew Brian could keep em going forward!
I am not a big fan, but personally I love Highway To Hell front to back and there is a large separation between that and the rest of their catalog. Not to say the rest of their catalog isn't good, but Highway to Hell is their evergreen record to me. Pete, any chance you could do a Saxon ranking sometime? I am starting to get into their catalog more this year but I am bouncing all over the place with their records, tough to choose!
Man oh man, I was just thinking the other day when or if you would include a list covering AC/DC... Awesome job!!! ... BTW, "Flick of the Switch" is one of my favorites from the early Brian Johnson years.
Met AC/DC backstage in Atlanta and Bon was great. The only sensible one. signed my pass but gave it away. Still kicking myself for that. Still a Powerage best album fan.
There is only ONE tune that makes me SNARL on playback during air guitar 🎸 "SIN CITY" "So spin that wheel, cut that pack And roll those loaded dice Bring on the dancing girls And put the champagne on ice I'm goin' in...
1. Let there be rock 2. Highway to hell 3. High voltage 4. Dirty deeds done dirt cheap 5. Back in black A big recognize for Ballbreaker and Black ice! Fantastic heavy rock albums!! Greetings Pete!!
Thanks Pete. You got me back to listening to all my music collections. I was at the Back in Black concert in Edmonton, Alberta, but all my favourite songs are from the earlier albums.
My ranking: 1. Back in Black 2. High Voltage 3. Highway to Hell 4. Powerage 5. Let There Be Rock 6. Razors Edge Those are all the albums I've heard, but all of them are great
Flick of the Switch is so RAW and aggressive and so underrated. It reminds me of Let There Be Rock (my favorite from the 70's) and it's also the last album where Brian's voice still sounded amazing (before he lost it).
Pretty close to my list Pete. Heavy on the Bon Scott albums at the top. I like Highway To Hell number one followed closely by Powerage with its underrated tracks like Riff Raff!
I've at various times owned at least 5 AC/DC albums and they all sound exactly alike. That's both good and bad. If you like one then you'll like them all.
Pete, some suggestions for the 'ranking' show: Carcass, Cathedral, Voivod, Accept, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Motörhead, Ozzy, Ramones, Van Der Graaf Generator
01. Powerage 02. Dirty Deeds 03. Highway to Hell 04. Back In Black 05. High Voltage 06. Let There Be Rock 07. Razors Edge 08. For Those About to Rock 09. Jailbreak 10 on all the newer stuff Powerage wins out for me as it is the bluesiest album with my favorite song, Down Payment Blues followed by Gimme a Bullet; two awesome tunes with every other song being something I can listen to on repeat without skipping. Dirty Deeds always seemed under rated in my opinion. Ride On, Ain't No Fun, Squeeler,, as a "B" side type of guy, this album was the mother load. The songs that got air play are really the ones I don't listen to anymore. Highway to Hell had to be there for Touch To Much, Walk All Over You, and Night Prowler; Pure Classics. Back In Black don't get much listening to by me anymore but this album had such an impact on me. It came out when I was 10-11 and it changed me. Razors Edge is so under rated but almost every tune kicks ass. Their last great in my opinion. All the stuff after Razors Edge kinda seem like a blend of the same type of song for the most part. I have them but rarely pick them up anymore. In any event, AC/DC kicks ass and is one of my favorite bands. Seen them over 20 times and will continue to as long as they are willing to tour. Legends of Rock and Roll!!
1. Powerage 2. Back In Black 3. Highway to Hell 4. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 5. Let There Be Rock 6. High Voltage 7. Flick of The Switch 8. For Those About to Rock 9. The Razors Edge 10. Power Up 11. Ballbreaker 12. Blow Up Your Video 13. Stiff Upper Lip 14. Rock or Bust 15. '74 Jailbreak 16. Black Ice 17. Fly on The Wall
I've been a AC/DC fan since 1984(10years old) 1.Powerage 2.Highway To Hell 3.Let There Be Rock 4.Back In Black 5.High Voltage 6.For Those About To Rock 7.Dirty Deeds 8.Flick Of The Switch 9.The Razors Edge 10.Fly On The Wall 11.Blow Up Your Video 12.'74 Jailbreak 13.Black Ice 14.Hard As A Rock 15.Rock Or Bust 16.Stiff Upper Lip
well I been a AC/DC Fan since the late 70's when I seen them live & they back up Kiss & man they were unbelievable they were 5 Aussie banging away on their instruments & Bon & Angus were doing their thing on stage & off stage & the way Bon sang like it was his last breath & how he was so full of Rock & Roll energy I still say that was my favourite rock & roll gig of all time & I seen a lot of rock & roll gigs in my time being in my early 50s u can imagine how many rock & roll gigs I been to I have to be honest that the Bon Scott records are all my favourite records but not to take away from Brian Johnson records they are all really great records but if I had to choose I would of loved would it be like if Bon was still alive & made those records that Brian made I think I would sell my soul just to hear those records song by Bon I miss Bon & I hope he is in Rock & Roll Heaven were ever he is!!!
First time on this site.Pete seems very real and fair. I like the way he comes across.Watched the AC/DC albums ranking.Disagree with some of it, but everyone has their choices. I would like to see an AEROSMITH ranking but am unable to find it, Any help would be appreciated. NO ONE BEATS AC/DC. I have seen them 51 times since 1976-all over the East coast. Saw Bonn 2x, and met Angus 2x. LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!
AC/DC albums can be rated in 4 catagories 4) Ballbreaker - Rock Or Bust 3) Fly on the Wall - Razors Edge 2) Back in Black - fly on the wall 1) everything w/ Bon Scott
M K that's fine but I hope you at least gave others a listen. So many past fans I know haven't. Ballbreaker and Stiff Upper Lip albums where a return to form IMO.
@@drewjeers3301 I had For those about to rock, Flick of the switch, and a few others but moved on after a while. I'll give the ones you mentioned another listen.
Hi there it was nice to hear your ranking of all the AC/DC albums! I'm a lifelong AC/DC and I've been listening to them for 40 years. I think I pretty much agree with your ranking....wow. Thanks for the video Pete!
The Australian version of let their be rock doesn’t have problem child on it (that was on dirty deeds), but has the classic, bluesy Crabsody in Blue. The Australian versions of their early song were all way better.
Love seeing POWERAGE all over the comments. Both underplayed and underrated. Malcolm Young's shining moment. Bon's most nuanced set of lyrics. The band could've gone a different direction but they chose the airwaves with Highway To Hell. This is my favorite.
Ah, been waiting for this one! My favorite band. Doing the Aussie records: 16. Rock or Bust 15. Blow Up Your Video 14. The Razors Edge 13. High Voltage 12. Black Ice 11. Ballbreaker 10. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 9. Stiff Upper Lip 8. Flick of the Switch 7. Fly on the Wall 6. For Those About to Rock 5. T.N.T. 4. Powerage 3. Back in Black 2. Let There Be Rock 1. Highway to Hell
I don't see the attraction of Highway to Hell (good production - good energy - title track is a good anthem) 1 Powerage 2. High Voltage 3. Jailbreak 4. Back in Black 5. Dirty Deeds 6. Let there be Rock 7. Highway to Hell 8. For Those About to Rock 9.Flick of the Switch 10. Fly on the Wall
@@zundap100 The Razors Edge has a wonderful energy to it, but is unfortunately lacking in the songwriting department aside from a few obvious highlights.
17. Rock Or Bust 16. Black Ice 15. Blow Up Your Video 14. Powerup 13. Fly On The Wall 12. For Those About To Rock_We Salute You 11. Highway To Hell 10. Flick Of The Switch 09. The Razor's Edge 08. Let There Be Rock 07. Stiff Upper Lip 06. Ballbreaker 05. '74 Jailbreak 04. Powerage 03. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 02. Back In Black 01. High Voltage note: I even have the Australian High Voltage, which has an extremely rarity, a ballad - Love Song. I would rank around 4th.
After Zeppelin, my favorite band. My definitive ranking: 1) Powerage. Perfection from start to finish. 2) Back in Black 3) Let There Be Rock 4) Highway to Hell 5) High Voltage 6) Dirty Deeds 7) Razor's Edge 8) Black Ice 9) Rock or Bust 10) For Those About to Rock 11) Blow Up Your Video 12) Ballbreaker 13) Stiff Upper Lip 14) Fly on the Wall 15) Flick of the Switch
You got Powerage #1 just like me 1 Powerage 2. High Voltage 3. Jailbreak 4. Back in Black 5. Dirty Deeds 6. Let there be Rock 7. Highway to Hell 8. For Those About to Rock 9.Flick of the Switch 10. Fly on the Wall
@@JCStorm76 here is my only list ever, i would like to change, but here it is for the sake of discussion - ac/dc top 10 records 1 Powerage 2. High Voltage 3. Jailbreak 4. Back in Black 5. Dirty Deeds 6. Let there be Rock 7. Highway to Hell 8. For Those About to Rock 9.Flick of the Switch 10. Fly on the Wall .Flick of the Switch is #9 The Bon Scott records blow the Brians away I played Bass in an Ac/DC Band for years
One of my favorite bands. I personally prefer the Brian Johnson era honestly, but respect and love Bon for the legend he is. AC/DC represents the true spirit of Rock n Roll. Least to best for me (going by the international version for the early Bon Scott records): Razor's Edge Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Stiff Upper Lip Back in Black Ballbreaker High Voltage Rock or Bust Let There Be Rock Powerage For Those About to Rock Black Ice Highway to Hell Blow Up Your Video Flick of the Switch Fly on the Wall Yes, Fly on the Wall is my favorite. It gets a lot of shit and I don't know why. To me it's a kick ass record with a lot of balls.
New to the channel. Your reviews are great! You get to the point and you respect everyone’s opinions as you go. Keep it up and know there’s lots of us who love the channel. Ride on.
What are you talking about? Stiff upper lip is when they stripped back down and became ACDC again. Fair play to ya but that album and Powerage are my favs!
For Me 1) Back In Black 2) Highway To Hell 3) Powerage 4) For Those About To Rock 5) High Voltage 6) Let There Be Rock 7) The Razors Edge 8) Black Ice 9) 74 Jail Break 10) Dirty Deeds 11) Rock or Bust 12) Ballbreaker 13) Fly On The Wall 14) Flick of The Switch 15) Blow Up Your Video 16) Stiff Upper Lip But if we added Live albums? AC/DC Live At Donnington would be a top 5, with If you Want Blood being right beside it
Pete, you should do a "Top Ten Kiss Studio Albums." These kinds of lists are better then nothing if you don't have all the albums or don't like all of them. Maybe this would work better, as you could devote more time to talking about your FAVORITE albums.
Your idea for Kiss is understandable but I think you should include Lick it up because it is such a hard rocking album and there is such a noticeable shift after it. I saw them on that tour and it was pretty cool. Just a thought! Nice list, I agree with the top 2
“Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be” is my favorite tune. It has made it up to the third song in their setlist. Dating a woman who is taking your very soul.....changing who you are....and not for the better. The only way it will end is when she leaves you. I know exactly what Bon meant when he wrote this song.
My favourite albums are BTW I’m from Australia so I’m talking about the Australian release, sorry if you don’t agree. 1 T.N.T. 2 highway to hell 3 Back in black 4 Let there be rock 5 Dirty deeds
1.- Highway to hell 2.- Back in black 3.- High Voltage 4.- The razor's Edge 5.- Fly on the wall 6.- Powerage 7.- Let there be rock 8.- Blow up your video (I love two's up, some of the most corrosive Angus licks are here, this is my deep cut pleasure). 9.- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 10.- For those about about to rock The rest could be higher or lower depending on the day.
This is my perspective as someone who's listened to all their music, but I'm not a huge fan of anything besides the Bon Scott records. I recognize the bands importance and influence, and from a musician's standpoint Malcolm Young is one of the greatest rhythm guitarists/riff writers in the history of rock. And they did create a signature sound that no one else had or ever will have, which is why I checked out all their music. To me, Stiff Upper Lip, Black Ice, and Rock or Bust are all terrible. Going back to 1995 Ballbreaker is really their first unlistenable album to me. "Cover You in Oil" as a single, lol? The band was done creatively from then on. Their last good single was "Moneytalks" in 1990(!), though I could see someone saying that "Big Gun" is the last classic AC/DC 'hit'. So my ranking would be all Bon Scott albums, followed by the Johnson albums in declining order.I think every Johnson release was worse than the last mostly so after the Scott albums it'd just be their chronological discography. The Scott era has an attitude and range of diversity in the songwriting that the band lost. Not only that, the Scott albums sound FUN. I know part of that is youthfulness and its like many bands where their earlier work has a vibe to it that disappears so I don't claim Johnson necessarily 'ruined' the band. Yes, there's incredible production and legendary riffage on those first Johnson albums, no one can deny that. But I'll take the creativity and looseness of those Scott albums any day. I know lyrics aren't a big deal to a lot of AC/DC fans but they got dreadful compared to the wittiness Bon Scott had. He actually was a talented lyricist, and he had a raw charisma that would get over even the clunkiest words when he needed to.
Powerage is VERY underrated. Down Payment Blues is one of my favorites.
One of 'DC's best,but very rarely done in concert! Why Angus why!
That is my favorite song by AC⚡DC! ...and my favorite album.
@@stephaneherringtoniowritin9180 That song is freaking heavy, they should so perform it but I wonder how it would sound without Bon?
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Like the other Bon Scott era songs sung by Brian?!!!
It might be on a DVD thinking about it,but I would have to go through them...
What's next to the moon is awesome
Powerage #1 album it’s a mixed and balance of all styles of ACDC
Powerage is just Killer!
agree
Powerage was also the first album introducing Cliff williams
Powerage is the only album that you can hear and features Angus changing up his tone and guitar style to get a different lead sound and solo style than any other AC/DC album. After Powerage he went back to the standard formula.
Love FLICK OF THE SWITCH. Great record. One of my favs.
Agreed, a very underrated album.
It is heavy, heavy 👍🏻👿
GREAT tunes
Mine too Flick of the switch Hardest album
I always thought Flick the Switch is underrated. Love that record.
Gregory Griffith I agree with you completely. Flick of the Switch kicks ass from top to bottom and it’s much more a Malcolm Young forward album., lots of rhythm. 🤘🏻
totally agree.so many good songs and a great hard groove to lots of them.Bedlam in Belgium is great.
Solid Songs throughout
Absolutely agree. The production is nice and raw, which is a good thing. The song "Badlands" is one of my top 10 AC/DC songs in their entire catalog.
Totally agree! This house is on fire and Rising Power are two of their best songs ever imo.
Flick of the switch is so fuckin underrated !!
I agree , I like Fly on the Wall too
Agreed, in my top 5.
That album would've been fantastic if Mutt Lange produced it.
@@damon7956 Tend to agree. Though the productions side sonic-ly was not bad. Songs were much stronger than For Those About to Rock. They were heavier as well. Just a little nip and tuck around the edges by a master producer would have helped out immensely
Magnus Wettermark AWESOME album.
It's ALWAYS been Powerage for me
Powerage/LTBR/Highway To Hell are untouchable. Powerage is the most underrated album in rock history imo and it's also Angus's favorite.
@@blacksabbath1022 Cliff's too!
Wow you’re so cool because that’s not a popular one. Unique person!
Flick Of The Switch is an underrated gem.
Totally agree. IMO, their last truly excellent album.
It was the last time Brian had his belting voice
For me it's Powerage all day long, hard rock bluesy perfection. But agree I think there is no really bad album.
"Riff Raff" is just an incredible track!
Love riff raff and sin city but from top to bottom not a weak song
The Bon Scott era plus 'Back In Black' and 'For Those About to Rock' are the best of AC/DC IMO. There is only the odd highlight here and there from then on as far as I am concerned.
Once they got rich it all went downhill.
@@DeepSabbath9210 I think Malcolm's drinking and later health problems were a big factor too. He was the most creative in the band.
Well said.
Flick of the Switch should have been the follow-up album to Back in Black. It has the same feel and the substance and Power that Back in Black has. Not quite as strong but it's all there. AC DC were way too over ambitious when it came to For Those About to Rock. What's For Those About to Rock have besides the title track and a few somewhat Rockin Tunes like Let's get it Up and I put the finger on You and you can throw a Snowballed in there and that's about it. Go get Flick of the Switch and listen to it. It's much closer to Back in Black and once again definitely should have been the follow-up to Back in Black. Flick of the Switch is seriously underrated.
Idk razors edge and black ice are pretty solid, especially black ice, for AC/DC it's a pretty diverse album and I thought a really high note for malcolm to leave on
love the Bon Scott era
I always loved “Powerage” the most. I think “sin city” is a beast of a song. As a guitar player I still enjoy putting this album on and jamming along. They are all great to play along to. Try to do what Malcolm does for an hour. Angus was the star on stage but Malcolm held the rhythm guitar down so tight that he deserves major props. I used to dream about what gig I would take if I could replace one rock star and Mal was my choice. Just bobbing your head and cranking out the rhythm in front of a wall of Marshall stacks.
Freakin' A right. Sin City is a BEAST of a song at LOUD decibels. KICKED IN THE TEETH AGAIN IS KILLER
Bro. I totally feel you on this. Bon Scott is my only real singer. Can't listen to TNT with Johnson. Need Bon and his gravel gin- soaked voice all over it
What's next to the moon
Agree. It’s a more ‘raw’ Highway to Hell. Every song is killer. Absolutely looooove Gone shooting
Gone shooting is another great track on that album. Good stuff!
#1 Powerage, #2 all remaining Bon Scott albums (order changes depending on mood), #3 Back in Black. That's it, end of list.
I remember Angus Young once said in an interview "We've been accused of releasing the same album 12 times. Thats bullshit. We've released the same album 14 times." And we love them for it. One of the few bands that doesnt mess with the formula. With every album you know what your getting before you even hear it.
Quote is 12,not 11 albums.
Angus nailed exactly why I’ve never been able to really get into this band with any kind of true desire, every album (and most of their songs) just all sound the same to me, but that’s a great quote for sure !
Angus is one cool dude. He even said one time that Malcolm was a better guitarist than him. In the early days Malcolm played lead and then told Angus he should play the solos so he could bang away on rhythm in the back.
EXACTLY! Simple fun and killer!
It was the donington interview where they played alongside van Halen who was their "competition"
I really like "soul stripper" and "overdose"
Overdose is my favorite
Powerage is my favorite, best riffs, raw power and aggressive emotion in all of the solos, Bon's voice and personality and overall composition is super exciting and heavy hitting. I even read an interview with Angus Young years ago where Angus was asked what album was his favorite and lo and behold it was POWERAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool as shit stuff...thanks man for sharing! Powerage is my go to
Yes, and it's not only Angus' opinion...
Cliff says the same thing, but it was the first LP he played with them.
Bon Scott - bar none one of the top 5 rock n' roll frontmen (tremendous frontmen, not necessarily tremendous "singer"; there is a difference) to ever command a fuckin' stage. One of the greatest, most likeable gentle souls also. Miss you Bon.
as was diamond dave.
Joseph Anthony Angel yes for me that’s the great divide: unworldly talent and skill versus someone who sounds like they’ve lived the lyrics.
Bon Scott, Ozzy and others are the latter for me.
I prefer the Bon Scott era but Back In Black is certainly legendary. Hells Bells is a favorite of mine from the Brian Johnson era.
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Bon Scott bro. Can't dig T.N.T with Johnson. Need gravel voice perfection. Shot down in Flames, Sin City, Kicked in the Teeth
@@jeffdubuque5622 Jeff Roth - when he was ON - no doubt was a great frontman. He was also off a LOT (vocally and otherwise). I think Sammy Hagar pound for pound was much more reliable.
My favorite albums
1: Highway To Hell
2: Let There Be Rock
3: Powerage
4: High Voltage
5: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
6: Black In Black
As you can tell I love the Bon Scott era Brian Johnson era is also great also but honestly there isn't a bad album in their discography!!!
My first concert I saw them in August 1979 at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Most underrated is Flick Of The Switch most overrated is Black In Black I love it but kinda (definitely) overplayed. Shazbot Nanu Nanu :)
I agree completely. Bon was the best.
@TheThonyahawk: I can also agree with your AC/DC album ranking. 🎸
I have also endured my severe tinnitus, which I have had since an AC/DC concert, with composure for 20 years. 📣
@@bertolo6524 Oh man sorry to hear about the tinnitus.
@@TheTonyahawkThanks, but no problem, I love AC/DC anyway!
I am now a bit more cautious and pay attention to my ears when I go to rock concerts.
This is a definitive kick ass list!
Love it. I am so agreed to this.
Nobody can gravel like Bon Scott. He should have done Back in Black in fact there is some kind of comparison between Johnson and Scott on RUclips here on the that song. Not sure whether it is for real or not but his version I think is even more killer!
Let There Be Rock has always been my favorite! Great choice
These 4 tracks in particular: "Go Down", "Let There Be Rock", "Bad Boy Boogie" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" make the entire album worth owning. But yes, I'd rank it right up at the top along with "Back in Black" as their best!
Oh let there be Rock.
I agree Flick Of The Switch so underrated prob my favorite Brian Johnson era album
I have 2 favorite albums by AC/DC - Bon Scott - Highway To Hell Brian Johnson - Black In Black
There is so much more. Go deeper on the earlier stuff. Bon Scott
Absolutely spot on for me, couldn't agree more.
It’s very cliche to pick those 2.. being their 2 biggest albums. Go deeper. You’ll be shocked
@@djentyman4002 I did go deeper originally,.. Then they released 'Highway to hell' and 'Back in black'.. I'm 54, it all started with 'Let there be rock' in 1977 for me.
Jon Shaw that’s a great start
I love Fly on the wall!!! My first AC/DC album when I was only 9 and played it to death!!! Of course later I discovered Back in Black and all Bon Scott era, but I still think it is a great album, good riffs and many killer songs! I get very disappointed when people say it sucks…
for sure, gets hammered for no reason, about a sexy as acadaca got.
@@frankiecommisso48 You can’t tell me that Blow Up Your Video, Stiff Upper Lip and Rock Or Bust are better than Fly On The Wall… not in a million years.
Fly on the Wall is THE hidden gem. Its loaded with pure rock and not radio friendly enuff. It grows on you bc it jams. Back in Business again! 😛
Fly on the Wall is super underrated
You're so spot on about Flick of the Switch. That's a dynamite album that is overlooked because of it's predecessors. Notable favorite is "Deep in the Hole"
Bedlam In Belgium \m/
"Badlands" would have to be my favorite track from that album, although "Landslide" is a close second. Great album!
Nervous Shakedown has to be my favourite on FOTS!
Flick of the switch is almost all toe tapping hits, despite how poorly it sold. For those about to rock went to number 1 and is mostly completely forgettable filler. Powerage and Let there be rock blow everything away though.
Fly on the Wall was always one of my favorites.
1980 was an amazing year
2 bands came out with new albums that had new lead singers
1 , Ac/dc Back in black with Brian
and
2 , Black Sabbath Heaven and hell with Dio
Both are the greatest classic albums ever.
“Twos Up” from Blow Up Your Video
Love that song
Powerage is number 1 for me. Down Payment Blues, Riff Raff, Sin City, Gone Shootin. Four of their best songs there. The album from start to finish is bluesy rock perfection
Powerage is god tier I agree with you, although high voltage and DDDDC is just phenomenal stuff for their first 2 albums.
"A lot of us here aren't in Australia"... Classic Pete!
Star Child the Australian releases are actually so good.
A big yes for powerage, still have the original , brilliant album and great sounding album..
Have a great day everyone 👍
Fly On The Wall is imho criminally underrated. My favorite
Totally! "Playing with Girls" is the shit!
Fly on the Wall was a wonderful album with adjoining video. The whole album was awesome!!! Fly on the wall, Playing with girls, Sink the pink, Stranger, Shake your Foundations---Damn Good Tunes!!!
In my top 5 for this band.
I think this album would rank higher if the production had not been so awful - Brian Johnson sounds like Noddy Holder singing in your neighbour’s outhouse and the drums don’t sound great either. As it is I’m surprised it did as well as it did.
Alco Power fly on the wall isn’t that great compared to other albums.
Hey Pete! How about The Cult? They're my favorite band and they are still making albums! Make my day.
Most definitely! The Cult was my first love rock-wise. When Electric came out, that changed me from mid-80s Pop music to rock. Plastic fantastic lobster telephone (someone must have been real high to come up with those lyrics - lol)
They replaced mighty Zeppelin as my fave with that album. Mostly because it took me from being a fan of a band that had already broken up to an up an comer. They haven’t let me down since.
For me Powerage has always been my favourite, followed by Highway To Hell, Back In Black, Let There Be Rock, The Oz version of T.N.T (always preferred the Bon era) and that's no discredit to Brian (love the fella). I agree Stiff Upper Lip is dull - though I love the last track Give It Up.
1. "Powerage"
2. "Back in Black"
then in any order, the rest of Bon Scott era and starting with "For Those About To Rock" and then the rest of their albums.
You nailed it, in the length of a tweet!
Thank god powerage is finally getting the love it deserves. I feel that for most hardcore AC/DC fans Powerage is usually in the top 2-3. For me, it’s their best.
Black Ice is a classic! Rock n Roll dream
Just discovered your channel about a month ago and really enjoy Ranking the Albums segment. Being in my mid 50's it is nice to see someone who has the same passion for music. I grew up in upstate NY in the Albany area listing to WPYX 106. I loved the way the DJ's used to put an album on and drop the needle any place they wanted and you got to hear the deeper tracks...that's what turned me onto albums instead of buying just singles. I miss those days. Now I get my deeper tracks from RUclips. Times change..but we still keep rockin!!!
Well stated. We all agree
"What's next to the moon" on Powerage has been consistently my favorite AcDC song
I recently just heard that song and it's SOOO good
So catchy man love that song
Thank you for ranking AC/DC . 🎤🎸🎵🥁
Ball Breaker’s title track is very powerful. I love it when it’s loud. Also, the live version is quite nice. I saw the tour and it was so cool.
The live version on no bull is crankin and heavy.
Thank you for this video. What stands out is the great RESPECT that you give this legendary band. Even the more forgettable albums had a couple great hooks. And at their best they are the essence of rock. Thanks Pete, your stock just went way up for me.
Flick of the Switch = AC/DC's best Brian Johnson-era album. Heavy as hell grooves with memorable choruses and great guitar solos.
Mate I recently found your channel and I absolutely love your videos! It is so relaxing hearing you speak about something you are obviously so passionate and knowledgable about. Keep up the good work! Also, some suggestions: Motorhead, KISS, Ozzy. Cheers!
Let there be rock introduced me to this band. We all have our favorites but this is mine.
Great show as usual Pete. Such a great band that never disappoints. My ranking of their catalog could vary on any given day but not a bad album in their discography including their latest (Power Up) that came out after this show.
My fav is Flick of the Switch!!!! Pure hard rock!!!
My Favorite Albums
1. Powerage
2. Highway to Hell
3. Back in Black
4. High Voltage
5. Let There Be Rock
6. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
7. For Those About to Rock
8. The Razors Edge
9. Fly on the Wall
10. Rock or Bust
11. Flick of the Switch
12. Black Ice
13. Blow Up Your Video
14. Ballbreaker
15. Stiff Upper Lip
Powerage has always been my favorite. Very underrated and to me had a unique sound from all the other bon Scott albums, total masterpiece!
Oooohhh, it's so sweet seeing many people can't accept the fact that someone with a great music taste like Pete is a huge Kiss fan! Gooo Pete! And do whatever Kiss ranking you like. Maybe makeup studio and live albums?
And I really can't wait to see video with Miles Davis material!!!!
Only makeup years. Don't want 80s and 90s crap especially without Ace.
Hey Pete. Were you as happy as my friends and I when we first picked up Back in Black? We were not sure if they could go on without Bon, but they took it to the house and we were so happy for the band and knew Brian could keep em going forward!
Stiff upper lip is the song that got me into ACDC in 06 so that album has a special place in my heart 🖤
I am not a big fan, but personally I love Highway To Hell front to back and there is a large separation between that and the rest of their catalog. Not to say the rest of their catalog isn't good, but Highway to Hell is their evergreen record to me.
Pete, any chance you could do a Saxon ranking sometime? I am starting to get into their catalog more this year but I am bouncing all over the place with their records, tough to choose!
Mike N if your not a big fan! You might like them more from their Australian releases they are killer albums.
Man oh man, I was just thinking the other day when or if you would include a list covering AC/DC... Awesome job!!! ... BTW, "Flick of the Switch" is one of my favorites from the early Brian Johnson years.
Great ranking, next you should do Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Kiss, and Van Halen
Met AC/DC backstage in Atlanta and Bon was great. The only sensible one. signed my pass but gave it away. Still kicking myself for that. Still a Powerage best album fan.
There is only ONE tune that makes me SNARL on playback during air guitar 🎸
"SIN CITY"
"So spin that wheel, cut that pack
And roll those loaded dice
Bring on the dancing girls
And put the champagne on ice
I'm goin' in...
1. Let there be rock
2. Highway to hell
3. High voltage
4. Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
5. Back in black
A big recognize for Ballbreaker and Black ice! Fantastic heavy rock albums!!
Greetings Pete!!
Hugs from Brasil 🇧🇷!
Thanks Pete.
You got me back to listening to all my music collections.
I was at the Back in Black concert in Edmonton, Alberta, but all my favourite songs are from the earlier albums.
"Let there be Rock!"
My ranking:
1. Back in Black
2. High Voltage
3. Highway to Hell
4. Powerage
5. Let There Be Rock
6. Razors Edge
Those are all the albums I've heard, but all of them are great
Love Let There Be Rock!! So raw yet so fat, warm and tubey.
Flick of the Switch is so RAW and aggressive and so underrated. It reminds me of Let There Be Rock (my favorite from the 70's) and it's also the last album where Brian's voice still sounded amazing (before he lost it).
Pretty close to my list Pete. Heavy on the Bon Scott albums at the top. I like Highway To Hell number one followed closely by Powerage with its underrated tracks like Riff Raff!
Riff Raff - best song in the world. Ever!
I've at various times owned at least 5 AC/DC albums and they all sound exactly alike. That's both good and bad. If you like one then you'll like them all.
Pete, some suggestions for the 'ranking' show: Carcass, Cathedral, Voivod, Accept, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Motörhead, Ozzy, Ramones, Van Der Graaf Generator
He did Led Zepplin already :)
@@TheTonyahawk Thanks for the heads up. It's so many bands that I suspect I might have chosen some he already did.
Saxon too
@@renzocarlosarroyogarnica5045 I didn't mention Saxon 'cos I thought he had ranked 'em, already! Should've switched 'Zep' for Saxon. :)
Jefferson Camargo: Hi. PETE - like 2 weeks ago ? Did Lynyrd Skynyrd. Pretty recently
01. Powerage
02. Dirty Deeds
03. Highway to Hell
04. Back In Black
05. High Voltage
06. Let There Be Rock
07. Razors Edge
08. For Those About to Rock
09. Jailbreak
10 on all the newer stuff
Powerage wins out for me as it is the bluesiest album with my favorite song, Down Payment Blues followed by Gimme a Bullet; two awesome tunes with every other song being something I can listen to on repeat without skipping. Dirty Deeds always seemed under rated in my opinion. Ride On, Ain't No Fun, Squeeler,, as a "B" side type of guy, this album was the mother load. The songs that got air play are really the ones I don't listen to anymore. Highway to Hell had to be there for Touch To Much, Walk All Over You, and Night Prowler; Pure Classics. Back In Black don't get much listening to by me anymore but this album had such an impact on me. It came out when I was 10-11 and it changed me. Razors Edge is so under rated but almost every tune kicks ass. Their last great in my opinion. All the stuff after Razors Edge kinda seem like a blend of the same type of song for the most part. I have them but rarely pick them up anymore. In any event, AC/DC kicks ass and is one of my favorite bands. Seen them over 20 times and will continue to as long as they are willing to tour. Legends of Rock and Roll!!
Both Powerage and Fly On The Wall are criminally underrated
Where do you get these ratings from?
@@gogoyubari366 it’s my personal opinion just like Pete’s rankings are his personal opinion
1. Powerage
2. Back In Black
3. Highway to Hell
4. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
5. Let There Be Rock
6. High Voltage
7. Flick of The Switch
8. For Those About to Rock
9. The Razors Edge
10. Power Up
11. Ballbreaker
12. Blow Up Your Video
13. Stiff Upper Lip
14. Rock or Bust
15. '74 Jailbreak
16. Black Ice
17. Fly on The Wall
Any Bon Scott is my favorite. Love ACDC but that Dude could sing.
Vinegar voice was powerful and epic
I've been a AC/DC fan since 1984(10years old) 1.Powerage 2.Highway To Hell 3.Let There Be Rock 4.Back In Black 5.High Voltage 6.For Those About To Rock 7.Dirty Deeds 8.Flick Of The Switch 9.The Razors Edge 10.Fly On The Wall 11.Blow Up Your Video 12.'74 Jailbreak 13.Black Ice 14.Hard As A Rock 15.Rock Or Bust 16.Stiff Upper Lip
Ballbreaker???
well I been a AC/DC Fan since the late 70's when I seen them live & they back up Kiss & man they were unbelievable they were 5 Aussie banging away on their instruments & Bon & Angus were doing their thing on stage & off stage & the way Bon sang like it was his last breath & how he was so full of Rock & Roll energy I still say that was my favourite rock & roll gig of all time & I seen a lot of rock & roll gigs in my time being in my early 50s u can imagine how many rock & roll gigs I been to I have to be honest that the Bon Scott records are all my favourite records but not to take away from Brian Johnson records they are all really great records but if I had to choose I would of loved would it be like if Bon was still alive & made those records that Brian made I think I would sell my soul just to hear those records song by Bon I miss Bon & I hope he is in Rock & Roll Heaven were ever he is!!!
First time on this site.Pete seems very real and fair. I like the way he comes across.Watched the AC/DC albums ranking.Disagree with some of it, but everyone has their choices. I would like to see an AEROSMITH ranking but am unable to find it, Any help would be appreciated.
NO ONE BEATS AC/DC. I have seen them 51 times since 1976-all over the East coast. Saw Bonn 2x, and met Angus 2x.
LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!
Maybe it's not their best album but "For Those about to rock" got some of their best hits ever.
I like Snowballed
Great video Pete. They are in my top 3 bands of all time. Great number 1 in Let There Be Rock. My personal favourite is probably still Back In Black.
Malcolm was still alive when Rock Or Bust came out, he just didn't play on it.
No , he isn't. Check wikipedia info
@@BranisAvBG Rock Or Bust was released November 28, 2014 and Malcome died November 18, 2017.
@@sifuanthonytarasca1686 Yes but he was out of band since April 16, 2014.
@@BranisAvBG I know, and that was my point as Peter stated that he had already died when he did not at that time.
@@sifuanthonytarasca1686 Sorry, I got wrong your main comment. I should read carefully next time.
Yes! Been looking forward to this video. You just made my day!
Let there be lists!!
AC/DC albums can be rated in 4 catagories
4) Ballbreaker - Rock Or Bust
3) Fly on the Wall - Razors Edge
2) Back in Black - fly on the wall
1) everything w/ Bon Scott
1. Powerage
2. Let there be rock
3. Highway to Hell
4. High Voltage
5. Dirty Deeds
6. Back in Black
That's about it for me. Bon over Brian all day.
M K that's fine but I hope you at least gave others a listen. So many past fans I know haven't.
Ballbreaker and Stiff Upper Lip albums where a return to form IMO.
@@drewjeers3301 I had For those about to rock, Flick of the switch, and a few others but moved on after a while. I'll give the ones you mentioned another listen.
@@mmk7340Ivan Gac sings Brian Johnson songs 🎵 on RUclips very well
Hi there it was nice to hear your ranking of all the AC/DC albums! I'm a lifelong AC/DC and I've been listening to them for 40 years. I think I pretty much agree with your ranking....wow. Thanks for the video Pete!
The Australian version of let their be rock doesn’t have problem child on it (that was on dirty deeds), but has the classic, bluesy Crabsody in Blue. The Australian versions of their early song were all way better.
I absolutely LOVE "Shot Down in Flames." Hey Pete, Where is Nugent? We NEED Ted Nugent!
Love seeing POWERAGE all over the comments. Both underplayed and underrated. Malcolm Young's shining moment. Bon's most nuanced set of lyrics. The band could've gone a different direction but they chose the airwaves with Highway To Hell. This is my favorite.
Ah, been waiting for this one! My favorite band. Doing the Aussie records:
16. Rock or Bust
15. Blow Up Your Video
14. The Razors Edge
13. High Voltage
12. Black Ice
11. Ballbreaker
10. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
9. Stiff Upper Lip
8. Flick of the Switch
7. Fly on the Wall
6. For Those About to Rock
5. T.N.T.
4. Powerage
3. Back in Black
2. Let There Be Rock
1. Highway to Hell
Very good, solid list
I like Black Ice so much I would put it in my top ten and I like Flick of the Switch more than Fly on the Wall but I agree with most of this.
I don't see the attraction of Highway to Hell (good production - good energy - title track is a good anthem)
1 Powerage
2. High Voltage
3. Jailbreak
4. Back in Black
5. Dirty Deeds
6. Let there be Rock
7. Highway to Hell
8. For Those About to Rock
9.Flick of the Switch
10. Fly on the Wall
14. The Razors Edge? This is much better album than nr.14, I think it is nr 9.
@@zundap100 The Razors Edge has a wonderful energy to it, but is unfortunately lacking in the songwriting department aside from a few obvious highlights.
17. Rock Or Bust
16. Black Ice
15. Blow Up Your Video
14. Powerup
13. Fly On The Wall
12. For Those About To Rock_We Salute You
11. Highway To Hell
10. Flick Of The Switch
09. The Razor's Edge
08. Let There Be Rock
07. Stiff Upper Lip
06. Ballbreaker
05. '74 Jailbreak
04. Powerage
03. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
02. Back In Black
01. High Voltage
note: I even have the Australian High Voltage, which has an extremely rarity, a ballad - Love Song. I would rank around 4th.
After Zeppelin, my favorite band. My definitive ranking:
1) Powerage. Perfection from start to finish.
2) Back in Black
3) Let There Be Rock
4) Highway to Hell
5) High Voltage
6) Dirty Deeds
7) Razor's Edge
8) Black Ice
9) Rock or Bust
10) For Those About to Rock
11) Blow Up Your Video
12) Ballbreaker
13) Stiff Upper Lip
14) Fly on the Wall
15) Flick of the Switch
You got Powerage #1 just like me
1 Powerage
2. High Voltage
3. Jailbreak
4. Back in Black
5. Dirty Deeds
6. Let there be Rock
7. Highway to Hell
8. For Those About to Rock
9.Flick of the Switch
10. Fly on the Wall
@@JCStorm76 not last, I only went 10 high, flick of the switch is the 10th best
@@JCStorm76 here is my only list ever, i would like to change, but here it is for the sake of discussion - ac/dc top 10 records
1 Powerage
2. High Voltage
3. Jailbreak
4. Back in Black
5. Dirty Deeds
6. Let there be Rock
7. Highway to Hell
8. For Those About to Rock
9.Flick of the Switch
10. Fly on the Wall
.Flick of the Switch
is #9
The Bon Scott records blow the Brians away
I played Bass in an Ac/DC Band for years
Powerage is my favourite go to album.
The grinding bluesy riffs make it rock from start to end.
Not a weak track and gets played often.
One of my favorite bands. I personally prefer the Brian Johnson era honestly, but respect and love Bon for the legend he is. AC/DC represents the true spirit of Rock n Roll.
Least to best for me (going by the international version for the early Bon Scott records):
Razor's Edge
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Stiff Upper Lip
Back in Black
Ballbreaker
High Voltage
Rock or Bust
Let There Be Rock
Powerage
For Those About to Rock
Black Ice
Highway to Hell
Blow Up Your Video
Flick of the Switch
Fly on the Wall
Yes, Fly on the Wall is my favorite. It gets a lot of shit and I don't know why. To me it's a kick ass record with a lot of balls.
Playing With Girls is one of my favorites. Lots of good stuff on that album. Was to not played enough!
New to the channel. Your reviews are great! You get to the point and you respect everyone’s opinions as you go. Keep it up and know there’s lots of us who love the channel. Ride on.
Hey what about Ranking Judas Priest?
Yes. Also Van Halen
@@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812 who
amazing work, Pete! and congrats on 25k subs... and counting!
What are you talking about?
Stiff upper lip is when they stripped back down and became ACDC again.
Fair play to ya but that album and Powerage are my favs!
I disagree, Ballbreaker is killer album. First album back with Phil Rudd.
For Me
1) Back In Black
2) Highway To Hell
3) Powerage
4) For Those About To Rock
5) High Voltage
6) Let There Be Rock
7) The Razors Edge
8) Black Ice
9) 74 Jail Break
10) Dirty Deeds
11) Rock or Bust
12) Ballbreaker
13) Fly On The Wall
14) Flick of The Switch
15) Blow Up Your Video
16) Stiff Upper Lip
But if we added Live albums? AC/DC Live At Donnington would be a top 5, with If you Want Blood being right beside it
Pete, you should do a "Top Ten Kiss Studio Albums." These kinds of lists are better then nothing if you don't have all the albums or don't like all of them. Maybe this would work better, as you could devote more time to talking about your FAVORITE albums.
Kiss is one of the most overrated bands ever. Song writing and musicianship is elementary.
Your idea for Kiss is understandable but I think you should include Lick it up because it is such a hard rocking album and there is such a noticeable shift after it. I saw them on that tour and it was pretty cool.
Just a thought!
Nice list, I agree with the top 2
“Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be” is my favorite tune. It has made it up to the third song in their setlist. Dating a woman who is taking your very soul.....changing who you are....and not for the better. The only way it will end is when she leaves you.
I know exactly what Bon meant when he wrote this song.
Love the song ! 😎
I agree buddy, I jammed that song many times in my 1976 Tranz Am. Nothing like raw Bon Scott blues!
My favourite albums are
BTW I’m from Australia so I’m talking about the Australian release, sorry if you don’t agree.
1 T.N.T.
2 highway to hell
3 Back in black
4 Let there be rock
5 Dirty deeds
Don’t care if their stuff sounds the same AC/DC Rules
Dibbo 92 the thing is it doesn’t! It’s just the same style, hard rock!
@@gdaym8635 exactly
1.- Highway to hell
2.- Back in black
3.- High Voltage
4.- The razor's Edge
5.- Fly on the wall
6.- Powerage
7.- Let there be rock
8.- Blow up your video (I love two's up, some of the most corrosive Angus licks are here, this is my deep cut pleasure).
9.- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
10.- For those about about to rock
The rest could be higher or lower depending on the day.
Flick of the Switch I solid as well
This is my perspective as someone who's listened to all their music, but I'm not a huge fan of anything besides the Bon Scott records. I recognize the bands importance and influence, and from a musician's standpoint Malcolm Young is one of the greatest rhythm guitarists/riff writers in the history of rock. And they did create a signature sound that no one else had or ever will have, which is why I checked out all their music. To me, Stiff Upper Lip, Black Ice, and Rock or Bust are all terrible. Going back to 1995 Ballbreaker is really their first unlistenable album to me. "Cover You in Oil" as a single, lol? The band was done creatively from then on. Their last good single was "Moneytalks" in 1990(!), though I could see someone saying that "Big Gun" is the last classic AC/DC 'hit'. So my ranking would be all Bon Scott albums, followed by the Johnson albums in declining order.I think every Johnson release was worse than the last mostly so after the Scott albums it'd just be their chronological discography.
The Scott era has an attitude and range of diversity in the songwriting that the band lost. Not only that, the Scott albums sound FUN. I know part of that is youthfulness and its like many bands where their earlier work has a vibe to it that disappears so I don't claim Johnson necessarily 'ruined' the band. Yes, there's incredible production and legendary riffage on those first Johnson albums, no one can deny that. But I'll take the creativity and looseness of those Scott albums any day. I know lyrics aren't a big deal to a lot of AC/DC fans but they got dreadful compared to the wittiness Bon Scott had. He actually was a talented lyricist, and he had a raw charisma that would get over even the clunkiest words when he needed to.
I agree with all u said here.
Agreed Bon was the Soul of AC/DC. He didn't give a shit about writing hit singles and yet all of his songs are so much more memorable
Thanks Pete I’ve been hanging out for you to rank the AC/DC records 🤘🏻
*TOP 5 AC/DC ALBUMS:*
1. Ok Computer
2. Dark Side Of The Moon
3. Transformer
4. The Joshua Tree
5. Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Hi Pete. Great review. Here's a hi from Brazil.