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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.

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Good fit if you like

  • energetic workout motivation
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immediate hooks and energy
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album marked AC/DC's comeback and established their reputation with new vocalist Brian Johnson.
Themes
triumphant comeback· rock and roll resurrection· celebration of life
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Guns N' Roses· Aerosmith
If this clicks, go next to
For Those About to Rock We Salute You — Continues the hard rock energy and anthemic style from Back in Black.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses — Shares the same raw energy and anthemic choruses, celebrating rock's rebellious spirit.
1984 by Van Halen — Combines powerful riffs with a triumphant attitude, echoing hard rock's celebratory essence.
Ace of Spades by Motörhead — Delivers relentless energy and a gritty sound, embodying the spirit of rock and roll resilience.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Hells Bells".

  • 1 Hells Bells Start here 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 4:16
  • 7 You Shook Me All Night Long 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

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This album is considered a Breakthrough in AC/DC's catalog. This album marked AC/DC's comeback and established their reputation with new vocalist Brian Johnson.

For Those About to Rock We Salute You
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For Those About to Rock We Salute You

1981

Continues the hard rock energy and anthemic style from Back in Black.
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Highway to Hell

1979

Sets the stage with similar raw energy and iconic riffs.
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