For Those About to Rock We Salute You
AC/DC · 1981
39 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
A thunderous fusion of hard rock anthems and bluesy grooves that ignite the spirit of live performance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- thunderous anthems for celebration steady groove for group energy invigorating tracks for live vibes
- Context
- Released on November 23, 1981, 'For Those About to Rock We Salute You' was AC/DC's follow-up to the highly successful 'Highway to Hell'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status as a leading force in rock music, following the tragic death of former frontman Bon Scott two years prior, with Brian Johnson now at the helm. This album marked a continuation of their commercial peak as they sought to captivate audiences with even more bombastic performances.
- If you like
- hard rock, rock & roll, blues rock
For Those About to Rock We Salute You is an album by AC/DC, released in 1981. A thunderous fusion of hard rock anthems and bluesy grooves that ignite the spirit of live performance. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing AC/DC's burgeoning popularity in America. Its title track became an anthem for rock fans worldwide and is frequently played at live shows. The album's critical reception further cemented AC/DC's reputation as one of the defining bands of the hard rock genre during the early 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does For Those About to Rock We Salute You sound like?
A thunderous fusion of hard rock anthems and bluesy grooves that ignite the spirit of live performance. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.
What makes For Those About to Rock We Salute You by AC/DC notable?
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing AC/DC's burgeoning popularity in America. Its title track became an anthem for rock fans worldwide and is frequently played at live shows. The album's critical reception further cemented AC/DC's reputation as one of the defining bands of the hard rock genre during the early 1980s. Released on November 23, 1981, 'For Those About to Rock We Salute You' was AC/DC's follow-up to the highly successful 'Highway to Hell'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status as a leading force in rock music, following the tragic death of former frontman Bon Scott two years prior, with Brian Johnson now at the helm. This album marked a continuation of their commercial peak as they sought to captivate audiences with even more bombastic performances.
Who is For Those About to Rock We Salute You for?
For Those About to Rock We Salute You works well if you're into thunderous anthems for celebration, steady groove for group energy and invigorating tracks for live vibes.
How many songs are on For Those About to Rock We Salute You?
For Those About to Rock We Salute You has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) Standout 5:42
- 2 Put the Finger on You 3:24
- 3 Let’s Get It Up Standout 3:51
- 4 Inject the Venom 3:29
- 5 Snowballed 3:22
- 6 Evil Walks Standout 4:22
- 7 C.O.D. 3:18
- 8 Breaking the Rules 4:22
- 9 Night of the Long Knives 3:24
- 10 Spellbound 4:27
Release Date
November 23, 1981
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
39 min 46 sec
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