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Power Up

AC/DC · 2020

41 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock

A thunderous return to form blending classic rock riffs with electrifying energy and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy throughout
  • an anthemic sing-along experience
  • for energizing road trips
  • consistent riffs that invigorate
  • inviting camaraderie in group settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of experimental soundscapes
  • prefer slow, introspective music

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic rock anthems· Malcolm Young tribute· thunderous riffs· post-pandemic revival
Career context
Released on November 13, 2020, 'Power Up' is AC/DC's 17th studio album and marks their first release since the death of guitarist Malcolm Young. It also reunites original members Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, and Cliff Williams, solidifying their legacy within the hard rock scene after overcoming internal struggles in the previous decade.
Stylistic neighbors
Led Zeppelin· Guns N' Roses· Aerosmith
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Wasting Light by Foo Fighters — Shares a raw, high-energy rock sound with anthemic choruses and a nostalgic vibe.
Chinese Democracy by Guns N' Roses — Combines hard rock elements with thunderous riffs and a sense of revival.
Bad Magic by Motörhead — Delivers powerful riffs and energetic performances, echoing themes of rock resilience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Realize 3:37
  • 2 Rejection 4:06
  • 3 Shot in the Dark 3:05
  • 4 Through the Mists of Time 3:32
  • 5 Kick You When You’re Down 3:10
  • 6 Witch’s Spell 3:42
  • 7 Demon Fire 3:30
  • 8 Wild Reputation 2:54
  • 9 No Man’s Land 3:39
  • 10 Systems Down 3:12
  • 11 Money Shot 3:05
  • 12 Code Red 3:31

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