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Key · 11-16-2013, 12:03 AM

Now, it's no surprise to anybody that ACDC have a large following and continuously growing. But is it really worth the amount of hype they receive? Is their music really as great as people say it is? Well...let's find out.

I don't really need to tell you much about the band that people have not said already. They are a rock band from the 70's that have gained and continue to gain a following of both fans of rock n roll and bands/artists looking to try something a little bit different.

They are obviously well known for songs such as Thunderstruck and Back In Black, which...don't get me wrong, are great tracks. But...are they the greatest? Honestly, I coincidentally heard Thunderstruck earlier today and it still has that pure rock n roll sound, so yes...I wouldn't mind putting a "one of the best rock n roll songs" tag onto that song, because in my opinion, it really is. Starts off with a repetitive riff, and just blows your mind with power and all sorts of awesome.

I will note that I am more of a Brian Johnson kind of a guy, not to take away the fact that Bon Scott was a fantastic vocalist for ACDC, but he just wasn't with them too long, although Highway To Hell is a fantastic album.

Anyway, enough of that, let's get right to the verdict that everyone is eagerly waiting for. From personal experience, when I first heard about ACDC, I expected to hear some amazing rock n roll, and you know what I heard? Exactly that. I heard some headbanging worthy pure rock n roll, and it just really stuck. It made me feel like I too could finally get into rock n roll, taking into consideration that they were one of the first rock bands I heard, thanks to my dad. So the verdict comes to...

Please, if you have yet to decide whether or not you want to give the time to listen to ACDC, do yourself a favor and give them a thorough listen, because I can promise you that you won't be disappointed. I can't say you will absolutely love them upon first listen, but you won't hate it. The vocals will probably be odd at first if you aren't used to it, but I do understand a lot of notoriety they received and still receive. They are fantastic, and worth your time. And definitely worth the hype.

11-16-2013, 12:03 AM	#106 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Now, it's no surprise to anybody that ACDC have a large following and continuously growing. But is it really worth the amount of hype they receive? Is their music really as great as people say it is? Well...let's find out. I don't really need to tell you much about the band that people have not said already. They are a rock band from the 70's that have gained and continue to gain a following of both fans of rock n roll and bands/artists looking to try something a little bit different. They are obviously well known for songs such as Thunderstruck and Back In Black, which...don't get me wrong, are great tracks. But...are they the greatest? Honestly, I coincidentally heard Thunderstruck earlier today and it still has that pure rock n roll sound, so yes...I wouldn't mind putting a "one of the best rock n roll songs" tag onto that song, because in my opinion, it really is. Starts off with a repetitive riff, and just blows your mind with power and all sorts of awesome. I will note that I am more of a Brian Johnson kind of a guy, not to take away the fact that Bon Scott was a fantastic vocalist for ACDC, but he just wasn't with them too long, although Highway To Hell is a fantastic album. Anyway, enough of that, let's get right to the verdict that everyone is eagerly waiting for. From personal experience, when I first heard about ACDC, I expected to hear some amazing rock n roll, and you know what I heard? Exactly that. I heard some headbanging worthy pure rock n roll, and it just really stuck. It made me feel like I too could finally get into rock n roll, taking into consideration that they were one of the first rock bands I heard, thanks to my dad. So the verdict comes to... Please, if you have yet to decide whether or not you want to give the time to listen to ACDC, do yourself a favor and give them a thorough listen, because I can promise you that you won't be disappointed. I can't say you will absolutely love them upon first listen, but you won't hate it. The vocals will probably be odd at first if you aren't used to it, but I do understand a lot of notoriety they received and still receive. They are fantastic, and worth your time. And definitely worth the hype.