Are You Ready cover

Are You Ready

AC/DC · 1991

14 min · 4 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock

A high-voltage anthem of hard rock energy, charging forward with relentless guitar riffs and anthemic choruses.

Are You Ready is a single by AC/DC, released in 1991. A high-voltage anthem of hard rock energy, charging forward with relentless guitar riffs and anthemic choruses. 'Are You Ready' is notable for its critical reception and its place in live music culture, often used as an energizing opener in concerts, which contributed to its lasting legacy. The title track received significant airplay and became synonymous with sporting events, further embedding AC/DC in popular culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Are You Ready sound like?

A high-voltage anthem of hard rock energy, charging forward with relentless guitar riffs and anthemic choruses. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.

What makes Are You Ready by AC/DC notable?

'Are You Ready' is notable for its critical reception and its place in live music culture, often used as an energizing opener in concerts, which contributed to its lasting legacy. The title track received significant airplay and became synonymous with sporting events, further embedding AC/DC in popular culture. Released on March 28, 1991, 'Are You Ready' marked AC/DC's return after a brief hiatus following the commercial success of 'Blow Up Your Video.' This album showcased the band's consistent sound while introducing new material that maintained their classic hard rock appeal. It solidified AC/DC's status in the rock landscape during the early '90s.

How many songs are on Are You Ready?

Are You Ready has 4 tracks, running approximately 14 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·14:36

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Are You Ready Standout 4:11
  • 2 Got You by the Balls Standout 4:31
  • 3 D.T. 2:53
  • 4 Chase the Ace Standout 3:00

Release Date

March 28, 1991

Genre

blues rock, hard rock

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Artist Origin

Australia

Runtime

14 min 36 sec