If You Want Blood You've Got It cover

If You Want Blood You've Got It

AC/DC · 1978

52 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock

Explosive riffs and gritty vocals collide in a relentless celebration of rock and roll bravado.

Why this album works

The album was well-received, reaching No. 1 in Australia and earning critical acclaim for its high-energy tracks. Its title track has become a staple in rock music culture, often associated with intense live performances, and it helped cement AC/DC's status as one of the defining bands of the hard rock genre during the late 1970s.
Best for
explosive energy for celebrations dynamic journey experience wave-like pacing with intensity
Context
Released on October 13, 1978, 'If You Want Blood You've Got It' is AC/DC's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Let There Be Rock.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their raw sound and explosive live performances, making them one of the leading forces in hard rock. This album further established their reputation as a powerful live act, capturing the essence of their electrifying stage presence.
Stylistic neighbors
The Rolling Stones· The Guess Who· Iris

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Riff Raff Standout 5:57
  • 2 Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be Standout 4:10
  • 3 Bad Boy Boogie 7:26
  • 4 The Jack 5:50
  • 5 Problem Child 4:40
  • 6 Whole Lotta Rosie Standout 4:04
  • 7 Rock ’n’ Roll Damnation 3:40
  • 8 High Voltage 5:04
  • 9 Let There Be Rock 8:32
  • 10 Rocker 3:11

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