Family Jewels
AC/DC · 2005
178 min · 40 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
A raucous celebration of rock's raw energy, channeling classic anthems and high-voltage riffs.
Why this album works
- Best for
- high-energy party atmosphere for road trips sing-along anthems with friends
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Family Jewels' marked AC/DC's first major retrospective compilation, showcasing their trajectory from the early days with Bon Scott to Brian Johnson's commercial peak. This release came after a period of renewed interest in classic rock, positioning AC/DC as enduring icons within the genre.
- If you like
- hard rock, rock & roll, blues rock
Family Jewels is an album by AC/DC, released in 2005. A raucous celebration of rock's raw energy, channeling classic anthems and high-voltage riffs. The album peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, affirming AC/DC's lasting impact on rock music. Its release also coincided with a resurgence of interest in 70s rock bands, influencing newer generations of musicians and contributing to their continued success in live performances. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Family Jewels sound like?
A raucous celebration of rock's raw energy, channeling classic anthems and high-voltage riffs. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.
What makes Family Jewels by AC/DC notable?
The album peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, affirming AC/DC's lasting impact on rock music. Its release also coincided with a resurgence of interest in 70s rock bands, influencing newer generations of musicians and contributing to their continued success in live performances. Released in 2005, 'Family Jewels' marked AC/DC's first major retrospective compilation, showcasing their trajectory from the early days with Bon Scott to Brian Johnson's commercial peak. This release came after a period of renewed interest in classic rock, positioning AC/DC as enduring icons within the genre.
Who is Family Jewels for?
Family Jewels works well if you're into high-energy party atmosphere, for road trips and sing-along anthems with friends.
How many songs are on Family Jewels?
Family Jewels has 40 tracks, running approximately 178 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Baby Please Don’t Go 3:59
- 2 Show Business 4:34
- 3 High Voltage Standout 4:10
- 4 It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll) 5:19
- 5 T.N.T. Standout 3:31
- 6 Jailbreak 4:15
- 7 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 4:06
- 8 Dog Eat Dog 3:22
- 9 Let There Be Rock 6:11
- 10 Rock ’n’ Roll Damnation 3:07
- 11 Sin City 4:55
- 12 Riff Raff 5:30
- 13 Fling Thing / Rocker 7:07
- 14 Whole Lotta Rosie 5:26
- 15 Shot Down in Flames 3:31
- 16 Walk All Over You 5:16
- 17 Touch Too Much 4:32
- 18 If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It) 4:34
- 19 Girls Got Rhythm 3:26
- 20 Highway to Hell Standout 3:32
Disc 2
- 1 Hells Bells 5:11
- 2 Back in Black 4:21
- 3 What Do You Do for Money Honey 3:43
- 4 Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution 4:20
- 5 Lets Get It Up 3:58
- 6 For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) 6:24
- 7 Flick of the Switch 3:20
- 8 Nervous Shakedown 4:34
- 9 Fly on the Wall 6:36
- 10 Danger 4:34
- 11 Sink the Pink 4:29
- 12 Stand Up 4:13
- 13 Shake Your Foundations 4:21
- 14 Who Made Who 3:33
- 15 You Shook Me All Night Long 3:37
- 16 Heatseeker 3:52
- 17 That’s the Way I Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll 3:50
- 18 Thunderstruck 4:59
- 19 Moneytalks 3:53
- 20 Are You Ready 4:27
Release Date
March 29, 2005
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
178 min 54 sec
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