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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
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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