The Razors Edge
AC/DC · 1990
46 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · rock & roll · blues rock
Explosive guitar riffs and anthemic choruses define this hard rock powerhouse, invigorating AC/DC's classic sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- explosive energy for workouts
- invigorating sing-along anthems
- steady pacing for road trips
- party-friendly upbeat tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- dislike guitar-driven sound
Where this album fits
- Themes
- capitalist critique· festive rebellion
- Career context
- Released on September 21, 1990, 'The Razors Edge' marked a significant comeback for AC/DC after the mixed reception of their previous album 'Blow Up Your Video' in 1988. This was their first album to feature drummer Chris Slade, revitalizing the band's energy and sound as they headed into the 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Guns N' Roses· Aerosmith
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Use Your Illusion I by Guns N' Roses — Shares explosive guitar riffs and anthemic choruses with themes of rebellion and defiance.For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge by Van Halen — Combines hard rock energy with catchy hooks and a celebratory vibe, echoing AC/DC's festive rebellion.Adrenalize by Def Leppard — Features polished hard rock soundscapes and anthem-like choruses, tapping into similar themes of empowerment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thunderstruck 4:52
- 2 Fire Your Guns 2:53
- 3 Moneytalks 3:45
- 4 The Razor’s Edge 4:22
- 5 Mistress For Christmas 3:59
- 6 Rock Your Heart Out 4:06
- 7 Are You Ready 4:10
- 8 Got You By The Balls 4:30
- 9 Shot Of Love 3:56
- 10 Let’s Make It 3:32
- 11 Goodbye And Good Riddance To Bad Luck 3:13
- 12 If You Dare 3:09
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