AC/DC — High Voltage (International Version) (review)

AC/DC — High Voltage (International Version) album cover Album · 1976 · Hard Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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High voltage rock 'n' roll...

Genre: hard rock / boogie rock

"High Voltage" is a vintage hard rock classic with lots of blues- and boogie-driven guitar riffing and songs about sex, booze and rock 'n' roll. AC/DC have always had a flair for creating catchy guitar riffs of which there are plenty on this album. As with all other AC/DC albums, the main points of attraction are Angus Young's lead guitar, the dynamics between Angus and Malcom Young's rhythm guitar riffing and the vocals - there is just something charming and cheeky about Bon Scott's unique voice.

The most wellknown tracks are probably the raw blues song "The Jack" and the hardrocking "T.N.T." with its legendary "Oi oi oi" intro. But there are several other tracks worth mentioning, such as the boogie rockers "She's Got Balls" and "Can I sit Next To You Girl?" as well as the blues-driven "Little Lover" which just make one wants to rock out. While less boogie inspired, the rockers "Live Wire" (my favorite of the album), "Rock 'n' Roll Singer", and "High Voltage" have the same effect - they just make you want to rock out. The outstanding track is probably the opening track which, with its bagpipe sections, is different from most other AC/DC material.

I'd recommend this album to anyone who likes hardrock and blues rock, and I also think that a number of fans of various different types of metal will appreciate this album for its drive, rawness and rock 'n' roll feel.

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