Back in Black
AC/DC · 1980
42 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
A thunderous celebration of hard rock, blending raw energy with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
- Best for
- energetic workout motivation dynamic emotional journeys immediate hooks and energy
- Context
- Released on July 25, 1980, 'Back in Black' marked AC/DC's comeback after the death of lead singer Bon Scott. This album was their first with Brian Johnson at the helm, signaling a new chapter that would catapult them into global stardom.
- If you like
- hard rock, rock & roll, blues rock
Back in Black is an album by AC/DC, released in 1980. A thunderous celebration of hard rock, blending raw energy with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses. 'Back in Black' is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Its title track and 'You Shook Me All Night Long' became enduring anthems, significantly influencing the hard rock genre and securing AC/DC's legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Back in Black sound like?
A thunderous celebration of hard rock, blending raw energy with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.
What makes Back in Black by AC/DC notable?
'Back in Black' is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Its title track and 'You Shook Me All Night Long' became enduring anthems, significantly influencing the hard rock genre and securing AC/DC's legacy. Released on July 25, 1980, 'Back in Black' marked AC/DC's comeback after the death of lead singer Bon Scott. This album was their first with Brian Johnson at the helm, signaling a new chapter that would catapult them into global stardom.
Who is Back in Black for?
Back in Black works well if you're into energetic workout motivation, dynamic emotional journeys and immediate hooks and energy.
How many songs are on Back in Black?
Back in Black has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hells Bells Standout 5:13
- 2 Shoot to Thrill 5:18
- 3 What Do You Do for Money Honey 3:36
- 4 Given the Dog a Bone 3:32
- 5 Let Me Put My Love Into You 4:15
- 6 Back in Black Standout 4:16
- 7 You Shook Me All Night Long Standout 3:30
- 8 Have a Drink on Me 3:59
- 9 Shake a Leg 4:06
- 10 Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution 4:26
Release Date
July 25, 1980
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
42 min 11 sec
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