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THE REVIEW
Recorded several years after the tragic passing of legendary singer Bon Scott, Back in Black features pure Hard Rock: a blend of meticulously crafted melodies and amphetamine solos that boldly emerge from Angus Young's Gibson.
The opening track (which I consider one of the best on the CD) after a series of mournful tolls that recall the tragic death of Bon Scott, opens with a melodic guitar arpeggio later supported by Phil Rudd's drums and Cliff Williams' bass. Delving deep into the song, we find various chord progressions that support Brian Johnson's voice, interrupted only by Angus Young's explosive solo.
One of AC/DC's best pieces ever, which I want to describe in depth for its expressiveness and its complete coherence with the title, is Back in Black: the title track opens with a riff featuring the interplay of guitar melodics once again supported by Rudd's drums. Additionally, Johnson's fury explodes right in the intro, expressed with his typical screaming and hysterical style that continues throughout the track. We find an exceptional solo by A. Young divided by a brief interlude accompanied by the reappearance of Johnson's vocals. Besides the previously described pieces, we find all fairly "lively" tracks except for the closing track, which maintains a more static and rhythmic pace.
This nonetheless remains the best work of the Australian Rock band, and I believe it is one of the best albums Hard Rock has ever had.
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Back in Black is a quintessential hard rock album that perfectly blends melodic riffs with powerful vocals. The review highlights the emotional tribute to Bon Scott and praises Angus Young's explosive guitar solos. Brian Johnson's intense delivery is a defining feature, making the album one of AC/DC's best and a landmark in the genre.
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By fyguns
"Back In Black remains an indisputable, irreplaceable album."
"Three chords repeated endlessly, Brian’s screeching voice, Phil’s drum groove hammering your brain and shaking your heart for a legendary piece."
By korn
"42 minutes of pure heavy metal, not hard but heavy."
"This CD... is the first heavy metal CD in history, the best-selling album in history, 46 million copies."
By AR (Anonima Recensori)1
This album made them legends of rock, like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.
The album opens with the famous bells to remember the old singer, and then immediately delivers a magnificent gem, 'Hells Bells.'
By Filippo Guzzardi
"Back In Black is entirely dedicated to Bon, from the title to the cover, it’s a tribute to him."
"Everything comes from the rhythm: it is the base and the 'feeling' of what we play. We want people to physically feel the energy we release."
