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Released 50 years ago

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

AC/DC · 1976

42 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock

A raucous blend of bluesy riffs and hard-hitting rock anthems bursting with youthful rebellion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raucous sing-alongs with friends
  • wave-like pacing with energy shifts
  • youthful rebellion and carefree attitude
  • late-night party ignition tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, introspective sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
blue-collar mischief· Australian rock scene
Career context
Released in early 1976, 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' was AC/DC's third studio album, following the success of 'High Voltage' and 'T.N.T.' The album solidified their reputation in the hard rock scene, showcasing a more polished sound while retaining their raw energy. This period marked a critical phase in their rise to international fame.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Guns N' Roses· Aerosmith
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Destroyer by Kiss — Shares the same anthemic energy and rebellious spirit, with a polished yet raw production style.
Overkill by Motörhead — Delivers a similar blend of bluesy riffs and hard rock intensity, emphasizing a gritty, rebellious ethos.
Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent — Combines raucous guitar work and themes of youthful defiance, echoing AC/DC's blue-collar mischief.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 4:13
  • 2 Ain’t No Fun (Waitin’ ’round to Be a Millionaire) 7:28
  • 3 There’s Gonna Be Some Rockin’ 3:17
  • 4 Problem Child 5:26
  • 5 Squealer 5:11
  • 6 Big Balls 2:39
  • 7 R.I.P. (Rock in Peace) 3:34
  • 8 Ride On 5:50
  • 9 Jailbreak 4:40

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