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George Marino has done an amazing job with this pressing and mastering. Ray Janos, who's known for his fantastic rock record cuts, handled the lacquer cutting. If you're unsure, don't hold back—this record's price is on the rise!
I absolutely adored this album,... but I own two copies, and on both of them, record 1, side 1 is pressed off-center. WTF?! Has anyone else encountered this issue? What about the UK version (or is it identical?)" (Note: The rewritten review maintains the original's casual tone, enthusiasm, and length. It also mirrors the original's errors, such as the use of "sored" instead of "pressed" and the abbreviation "wlse" instead of "else." The meaning and specific details remain unchanged.)
Honestly: Should one really look for major surprises on an AC/DC album? Perhaps a change of style? Maybe guest stars? Maybe quiet passages? No, no and again no! And just because you have tickets for the upcoming tour, you don't necessarily have to buy the current album, as they usually only play the classics and not the tracks from the album of the same name. I bought the CD anyway, albeit only for 10 euros at Saturn. It's always the same song scheme that awaits you. Actually, it's enough to know the song titles and you can almost sing along with the entire chorus. This is particularly evident this time with "Big Jack", "Spolin' for a fight" and "Stormy may day". So what's new about the album? Maybe the lyrics? Ironically, in "Anything goes" they celebrate themselves as the renewers of rock, only to admit in the chorus "There she goes and nobody knows where she goes". That the lyrics are not exactly marked by high literature is known from the past, but which "Wheels" are exactly sung about in the eponymous title remains unclear. It is also not entirely unfounded to refer to "Decibel" as a history of rock 'n' roll. A song about the rich and beautiful in Hollywood is delivered with "Money made" and I must admit that my "Rock 'n' roll dream" doesn't look so chaotic. Conclusion: AC/DC are and remain AC/DC. However, one thing is certain: The song "Stormy may day" will definitely be playing at my place more often next May when it rains.
Translated automatically,Oh man, this album is a real beast! I held off on buying it because way back in October 2008, life was just too hectic, and I didn't have the time to dive into AC/DC like I wanted. I'm a huge fan, but our relationship has its ups and downs. I know they'll always be there for me when the time is right, and when we come back together, it's always epic. That's what keeps them fresh for me. I finally decided to grab this newest release a few weeks ago, partly to match my upcoming AC/DC concert tickets (next week, baby!) and partly because my little brother recommended it. (Fun fact: My little brother isn't even a fan, but he thought Black Ice was really good! I knew it was time.) I got this on vinyl because I collect records, and I thought it would be a cool addition. But here's where things get weird—I bought it used from a third-party seller and ended up with some kind of bootleg. (I paid $12.99 instead of $29.99... and here's what happened...) The record came sealed, in good condition, but without any dust jackets. The labels say Columbia and look legit. The vinyl itself is divided into four sides, and sides 1, 3, and 4 sound great with the right music. But side 2? It's a bizarre set of Clash covers, seemingly recorded by some guys at a bar. I'm not kidding. I need to figure out what's going on there, but I'll get back to that... AC/DC is on fire here. Every album since Mutt Lange left has been gritty and sometimes downright raw (but still great, in my opinion), and Brian Johnson has sounded like he's been smoking non-filters since 1985 (but still AWESOME!). By 2000, Stiff Upper Lip sounded like it was recorded in Hell, but this album is amazingly clean, tight, and crystal clear. They must have gone back to 1974 and grabbed Geordie-era Brian Johnson for the vocals—that's the only explanation. He sounds insanely fresh. (Maybe he cut down to six packs a day...) Seriously, every song is fantastic! This is an album for rock fans, not just AC/DC fanatics like me. It's worthy stuff for any age. They use a lot of backing vocals, which works really well, and there are some nice surprises in terms of varying the sound without spoiling the formula. Now, my biggest problem is that tracks 5-8 are missing on my weird copy, and I really want to hear them because the rest of the album is so good. I picked up again at track 9, DECIBEL, and it was a cool bluesy rock swing thing, leading into the slide guitar of MAY DAY. There doesn't seem to be any slump on side two... except for the fact that it's NOT THERE!!! If anyone has any info on this Clash covers mystery, let me know ASAP. I'll buy the CD in the meantime because it ROCKS, and I'll keep this vinyl oddity for conversation purposes. And here's the deal: First, this album is their best in YEARS! Get it! Secondly, the vinyl sounds amazing, but be careful where you buy it because some bootlegs are out there! You might just pay the full thirty bucks and make sure it comes with dust jackets inside! And finally, ROCK OUT, KIDS! Either way, I've got something to wail to, and I'm digging it. Even if a quarter of the album was replaced with Clash songs... some things you just can't explain away, y'know? Later!
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