High Voltage
AC/DC · 1976
40 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
Raw, electrifying rock riffs collide with gritty blues-infused vocals in a high-energy debut.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady energy throughout high-energy party atmosphere gritty vocals for catharsis
- Context
- Released on April 30, 1976, 'High Voltage' marked AC/DC's international debut, following their earlier Australian release. At this point, the band was relatively unknown outside Australia, and this album introduced their hard-hitting sound to a global audience, setting the stage for their future success.
- If you like
- hard rock, rock & roll, blues rock
High Voltage is an album by AC/DC, released in 1976. Raw, electrifying rock riffs collide with gritty blues-infused vocals in a high-energy debut. 'High Voltage' is significant as it laid the groundwork for AC/DC's ascent in the hard rock genre, leading to eventual chart success. The album received positive critical reception and helped the band build a loyal following, influencing countless rock musicians while establishing them as a cornerstone of classic rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does High Voltage sound like?
Raw, electrifying rock riffs collide with gritty blues-infused vocals in a high-energy debut. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.
What makes High Voltage by AC/DC notable?
'High Voltage' is significant as it laid the groundwork for AC/DC's ascent in the hard rock genre, leading to eventual chart success. The album received positive critical reception and helped the band build a loyal following, influencing countless rock musicians while establishing them as a cornerstone of classic rock. Released on April 30, 1976, 'High Voltage' marked AC/DC's international debut, following their earlier Australian release. At this point, the band was relatively unknown outside Australia, and this album introduced their hard-hitting sound to a global audience, setting the stage for their future success.
Who is High Voltage for?
High Voltage works well if you're into steady energy throughout, high-energy party atmosphere and gritty vocals for catharsis.
How many songs are on High Voltage?
High Voltage has 8 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Baby, Please Don’t Go Standout 4:51
- 2 She’s Got Balls 4:49
- 3 Little Lover 5:41
- 4 Stick Around 4:39
- 5 Soul Stripper Standout 6:29
- 6 You Ain’t Got a Hold on Me 3:31
- 7 Love Song 5:21
- 8 Show Business 4:45
Release Date
April 30, 1976
Artist Origin
Australia
Runtime
40 min 9 sec
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