AC/DC - "Black Ice"

Well it's been 8 years since AC/DC has put out an album of all new material and a lot has changed in those 8 years except for AC/DC. This is exactly what we expect of the band. The band hasn't changed and this is by far their best material since dare I say "Back In Black". The CD opens with the bands first single "Rock N Roll Train" and right from the start it feels like 1980 all over again. It might not be groundbreaking or even that far of a stretch musically, but the infectiously catchy chorus makes it all worthwhile. "Skies On Fire" is next and starts with a simple drumbeat that turns into that classic AC/DC sound, with Brian Johnson belting out vocals like he's on a mission. Next is "Big Jack" with the brothers Angus and Malcom Young staying true to form.


These two guitarists could be the best in the business when it comes to their timing and ability to follow one another through any track. The next track "Anything Goes" kind of throws me a little bit. It's almost like thet are trying to get on pop radio with this one. Nothing memorible with this track, I think they could of left this one off and done just fine. "War Machine" is back to the basics for AC/DC which is a good thing. I think bringing in producer Brendan O'Brien was a great choice for the band as he makes this disc sound huge and ready for the arena. But the track "Stormy May Day" is the standout track of the disc. The song has a whole Zeppelin feel to it and Angus even busts out the slide guitar. With this CD AC/DC won't break a lot of ground but with 800,000 copies sold in the first week it's a safe bet that people are diggin' the 80s again. Remember to check out Jim's Music for all your musical needs including Sonor drumkits which AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd endorses.