Powerage
AC/DC · 1978
39 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
A raw and raucous blend of blues-infused hard rock that captures the spirit of rebellious youth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for road trips
- rebellious anthems for youth
- raw energy for party vibes
- headbanging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek intricate sonic details
Where this album fits
- Themes
- rock and roll rebellion· Sin City nightlife· working-class frustration
- Career context
- Released on May 25, 1978, 'Powerage' is AC/DC's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Let There Be Rock.' At this point, the band was establishing its identity amidst rising popularity, showcasing a more refined sound while still embracing their signature high-energy rock style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Guns N' Roses· Aerosmith
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Overkill by Motörhead — Shares the same raw energy and rebellious spirit of rock and roll with a gritty edge.Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses — Captures the same blend of youthful rebellion and hard rock energy, steeped in urban themes.Quadrophenia by The Who — Explores themes of youth rebellion and working-class frustration with powerful, anthemic rock sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock ’n’ Roll Damnation 3:39
- 2 Down Payment Blues 6:06
- 3 Gimme a Bullet 3:24
- 4 Riff Raff 5:14
- 5 Sin City 4:45
- 6 Next to the Moon 3:34
- 7 Gone Shootin’ 5:04
- 8 Up to My Neck in You 4:14
- 9 Kicked in the Teeth 3:54
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