Backtracks
AC/DC · 2009
213 min · 45 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
A hard-hitting collection of unreleased gems and live recordings capturing AC/DC's raw energy and timeless appeal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing for party playlists raw energy in every track
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Backtracks' arrived during a period of resurgence for AC/DC following the success of their 2008 album 'Black Ice'. This compilation included rare tracks, live performances, and previously unreleased material, celebrating the band's legacy as rock icons while showcasing their continued relevance in the industry.
- If you like
- hard rock, rock & roll, blues rock
Backtracks is an album by AC/DC, released in 2009. A hard-hitting collection of unreleased gems and live recordings capturing AC/DC's raw energy and timeless appeal. 'Backtracks' not only reached high positions on various international charts but also received critical acclaim for its comprehensive look at AC/DC's history. The inclusion of unreleased tracks alongside fan favorites marked a significant moment for long-time followers, cementing the band’s enduring influence in rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Backtracks sound like?
A hard-hitting collection of unreleased gems and live recordings capturing AC/DC's raw energy and timeless appeal. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.
What makes Backtracks by AC/DC notable?
'Backtracks' not only reached high positions on various international charts but also received critical acclaim for its comprehensive look at AC/DC's history. The inclusion of unreleased tracks alongside fan favorites marked a significant moment for long-time followers, cementing the band’s enduring influence in rock music. Released in 2009, 'Backtracks' arrived during a period of resurgence for AC/DC following the success of their 2008 album 'Black Ice'. This compilation included rare tracks, live performances, and previously unreleased material, celebrating the band's legacy as rock icons while showcasing their continued relevance in the industry.
Who is Backtracks for?
Backtracks works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, for party playlists and raw energy in every track.
How many songs are on Backtracks?
Backtracks has 45 tracks, running approximately 213 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Stick Around 4:39
- 2 Love Song 5:15
- 3 Fling Thing 2:00
- 4 R.I.P. (Rock in Peace) Standout 3:35
- 5 Carry Me Home 3:57
- 6 Crabsody in Blue 4:43
- 7 Cold Hearted Man 3:36
- 8 Snake Eye 3:17
- 9 Borrowed Time 3:45
- 10 Down on the Borderline 4:14
- 11 Big Gun Standout 4:20
- 12 Cyberspace 2:55
Disc 2
- 1 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 5:10
- 2 Dog Eat Dog 4:30
- 3 Live Wire 5:06
- 4 Shot Down in Flames 3:28
- 5 Back in Black 4:19
- 6 T.N.T. 3:53
- 7 Let There Be Rock 7:30
- 8 Guns for Hire 5:23
- 9 Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution 4:11
- 10 This House Is on Fire 3:22
- 11 You Shook Me All Night Long 3:27
- 12 Jailbreak 13:21
- 13 Highway to Hell Standout 3:59
- 14 For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) 6:55
- 15 Safe in New York City 3:54
Disc 3
- 1 Big Gun Standout 4:33
- 2 Hard as a Rock 4:34
- 3 Hail Caesar 4:32
- 4 Cover You in Oil 4:37
- 5 Stiff Upper Lip 3:57
- 6 Satellite Blues 3:55
- 7 Safe in New York City 4:06
- 8 Rock ’n’ Roll Train 4:25
- 9 Anything Goes 4:25
- 10 Jailbreak 4:30
- 11 It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll) 5:18
- 12 Highway to Hell Standout 3:34
- 13 You Shook Me All Night Long 3:35
- 14 Guns for Hire 3:30
- 15 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 4:47
- 16 Highway to Hell Standout 3:51
- 17 The Making of Hard as a Rock 17:00
- 18 The Making of Rock ’n’ Roll Train 3:32
Release Date
November 10, 2009
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
213 min 38 sec
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