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That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll

AC/DC · 1988

11 min · 3 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock

Raw energy and electrifying riffs define AC/DC's relentless embrace of rock and roll spirit.

That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll is a single by AC/DC, released in 1988. Raw energy and electrifying riffs define AC/DC's relentless embrace of rock and roll spirit. This album is notable for maintaining AC/DC's strong presence in the rock scene, reaching No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. Critics recognized it as a solid addition to their discography, emphasizing its high-energy tracks that helped define the late '80s rock landscape. The title track also received notable airplay, reinforcing the band's enduring appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll sound like?

Raw energy and electrifying riffs define AC/DC's relentless embrace of rock and roll spirit. Rooted in hard rock and rock & roll.

What makes That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll by AC/DC notable?

This album is notable for maintaining AC/DC's strong presence in the rock scene, reaching No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. Critics recognized it as a solid addition to their discography, emphasizing its high-energy tracks that helped define the late '80s rock landscape. The title track also received notable airplay, reinforcing the band's enduring appeal. Released in 1988, 'That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll' marked AC/DC's return after the commercial success of 'Blow Up Your Video'. The album continued to showcase their signature sound during a period of solidified popularity, featuring the consistent songwriting partnership between Angus Young and Brian Johnson. This release came at a time when the band was cementing their legacy in rock history.

How many songs are on That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll?

That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll has 3 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·11:33

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

  • 1 That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll Standout 3:43
  • 2 Kissin' Dynamite Standout 4:02
  • 3 Borrowed Time Standout 3:48

Release Date

March 26, 1988

Genre

blues rock, hard rock

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Artist Origin

Australia

Runtime

11 min 33 sec