Bonfire
AC/DC · 1997
231 min · 42 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
A fiery blend of hard rock anthems and bluesy riffs that encapsulates AC/DC's electrifying energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks fiery anthems for celebration wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released on November 18, 1997, 'Bonfire' is a posthumous tribute to AC/DC's late frontman Bon Scott, featuring live recordings and previously unreleased tracks. The album came after the band's commercial resurgence in the early '90s with 'The Razor's Edge' as they celebrated their legacy while introducing new fans to their iconic sound.
- If you like
- hard rock, rock & roll, blues rock
Bonfire is an album by AC/DC, released in 1997. A fiery blend of hard rock anthems and bluesy riffs that encapsulates AC/DC's electrifying energy. 'Bonfire' is significant for its critical reception and its role in commemorating Bon Scott, showcasing both live performances and studio outtakes. The album peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, affirming AC/DC's enduring popularity and influence in rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bonfire sound like?
A fiery blend of hard rock anthems and bluesy riffs that encapsulates AC/DC's electrifying energy. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.
What makes Bonfire by AC/DC notable?
'Bonfire' is significant for its critical reception and its role in commemorating Bon Scott, showcasing both live performances and studio outtakes. The album peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, affirming AC/DC's enduring popularity and influence in rock music. Released on November 18, 1997, 'Bonfire' is a posthumous tribute to AC/DC's late frontman Bon Scott, featuring live recordings and previously unreleased tracks. The album came after the band's commercial resurgence in the early '90s with 'The Razor's Edge' as they celebrated their legacy while introducing new fans to their iconic sound.
Who is Bonfire for?
Bonfire works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, fiery anthems for celebration and wave-like pacing for engagement.
How many songs are on Bonfire?
Bonfire has 42 tracks, running approximately 231 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Live Wire 6:16
- 2 Problem Child 4:39
- 3 High Voltage Standout 5:57
- 4 Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be 4:13
- 5 Dog Eat Dog 4:42
- 6 The Jack 8:36
- 7 Whole Lotta Rosie Standout 5:10
- 8 Rocker 5:32
Disc 2
- 1 Live Wire 8:04
- 2 Shot Down in Flames 3:39
- 3 Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be 4:31
- 4 Sin City 5:25
- 5 Walk All Over You 5:06
- 6 Bad Boy Boogie 13:19
Disc 3
- 1 The Jack 6:05
- 2 Highway to Hell 3:30
- 3 Girls Got Rhythm 3:20
- 4 High Voltage Standout 6:32
- 5 Whole Lotta Rosie Standout 4:55
- 6 Rocker 10:45
- 7 T.N.T. 4:13
- 8 Let There Be Rock Standout 7:33
Disc 4
- 1 Dirty Eyes 3:21
- 2 Touch Too Much 6:34
- 3 If You Want Blood You Got It 4:28
- 4 Back Seat Confidential 5:23
- 5 Get It Hot 4:17
- 6 Sin City (live) 4:58
- 7 She’s Got Balls (live) 7:57
- 8 School Days 5:23
- 9 It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll) 5:14
- 10 Ride On / Interviews 10:03
Disc 5
- 1 Hells Bells 5:12
- 2 Shoot to Thrill 5:18
- 3 What Do You Do for Money Honey 3:35
- 4 Given the Dog a Bone 3:32
- 5 Let Me Put My Love Into You 4:15
- 6 Back in Black 4:15
- 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 4:15
Release Date
November 18, 1997
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
231 min 53 sec
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