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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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