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Rating: Describing a new Ac/Dc album is not easy, just like a sexual encounter, Ac/Dc albums all seem the same, at least from a technical point of view, but as with "flesh," sometimes it feels different, it sticks in our minds and gives us different, new sensations; what makes an Ac/Dc album special is only the ability and intensity with which it conveys emotions to us.
Even while maintaining the same characteristics, Ac/Dc albums are not all on the same level, we all know for example that "The Razors Edge" is better than "Blow Up Your Video," or that their worst record is "Fly On The Wall," but can anyone explain rationally why.
That said, it might be due to the dry spell that has lasted for years, but this "Black Ice" after just a few listens seems like a great album, inspired as it hadn't been for a long time it reminds me of the "Flick Of The Switch" period, it leaves the bluesy veins that characterized "Stiff Upper Lip" and veers towards a more hard approach, and indeed songs like "Big Jack" or "War Machine" are the standard-bearers of such claims.
"Rock n Roll Train" is the classic Ac/Dc leading single, "Anything Goes" is a track that recalls "You Shook Me All Night Long" for its commercial approach while "Spoilin' For A Fight" if you're in the car will make you press the gas pedal.
Without continuing to blandly describe the album, one thing I am sure of, Ac/Dc is the best rock band to remember and they prove it once again.
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By Filippo Guzzardi
The blues in 'Decibel' is pure class: the peak of the album and the band in great shape.
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By dark schneider
The beginning gives you goosebumps, but the next two tracks are quite poor and have been repeated billions of times.
No one can afford to criticize them regarding superficial or easily impactful lyrics, because this is their way of making damn rock ‘n roll.
By Masticatore
When you achieve perfection with the first record, it’s normal for the ones that follow to be just like the first.
Always the same thing, but done so well for years that they’ve happily kicked our butts without sparing anyone.
