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THE REVIEW
It's embarrassing to write a review about a band that is legendary.
AC/DC, along with the early Black Sabbath, are my favorite band of all time. Nevertheless, I have always strived to be objective regarding their productions because it is humanly normal, in so many years of career, to have ups and downs.
I feel compelled to say a few words about this album because I often see it "treated badly" in reviews. I don't find it fair, and in Captain Ventosa style, I feel the need to intervene!
Firstly, it is an album, from a sound perspective, a bit atypical for the band. The sound is much harder compared to usual, particularly in the title track that opens the album, introduced by a "big" ultra-distorted riff, almost heavy metal. Even the solo in the song is very heavy metal, compared to Angus's usual bluesy phrasing.
The second track is history: "Shake Your Foundations". Anyone who has picked up an electric guitar and loves distortion has at least tried to replicate the riff. Here too, the sound is very powerful compared to standards. The other noteworthy tracks are "Sink The Pink" and "Playing With Girls", but, in the end, the whole album flows smoothly and pleasantly. The last time I listened to it in full, it was the soundtrack of an evening in a pub where the AC/DC-beer combination worked great!
It is curious that the band rarely plays live tracks from this album, as well as from "Flick Of The Switch", also considered a half "flop" but which, in my opinion, contains very beautiful tracks.
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This review defends AC/DC's Fly On The Wall as a powerful and underrated album with a harder sound than usual. The author highlights standout tracks like 'Shake Your Foundations' and praises its smooth flow. Despite being overlooked in live shows, the album holds a special place for fans who appreciate heavier riffs and solid rock energy.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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