Summary:The 16th full-length studio release for the Australian hard rock band was produced by Brendan O’Brien and its first with Stevie Young, who took over his uncle's role in 2014.
It may be no different than what came before, but Rock or Bust is by many measures stronger than most latter-day AC/DC albums, serving as a testament to why their good-humored raunch and industrial-strength riffs made them a rock & roll institution.
My first AC/DC album to purchase with my own money was Black Ice. I was 15 then. They say that as you age, AC/DC's music becomes lessMy first AC/DC album to purchase with my own money was Black Ice. I was 15 then. They say that as you age, AC/DC's music becomes less appealing, but hear I sit, at 21 years old, having now purchased every AC/DC album available,and I can't stop playing Rock Or Bust. At 11 songs at 35 minutes, Rock or Bust represents everything that AC/DC is about, the rock n' roll equivalent of eating a home cooked meal after being away for weeks. AC/DC isn't about showing you how much you've grown up, but about showing you how much fun it is to block out everything and listen to some high voltage rock n' roll. Nobody is better at that than AC/DC, and nobody ever will be, and for that, AC/DC, I salute you.
Highlights-Rock or Bust, Got Some Rock n' Roll Thunder, Rock the House, Sweet Candy, and Rock the Blues Away…Expand
I can't say that I really had high hopes for an AC/DC album without Malcolm Young, but I was pleasantly surprised and this is easily one ofI can't say that I really had high hopes for an AC/DC album without Malcolm Young, but I was pleasantly surprised and this is easily one of the best albums I've heard this year. I was completely fine with Black Ice being the final AC/DC album because it was solid itself and it captured AC/DC's classic sound. I think they may have actually bettered that effort with Rock or Bust. Its hard to tell that Malcolm is not there. Stevie Young (Malcolm's nephew) did very well not to change the group's sound and he had very big shoes to fill. Rock or Bust is full of all the typical AC/DC sound, if your looking for something different from these old characters this album is not for you. Brian Johnson is the musician who stands out to me on this album this is one of his best performances on any of the bands albums and Angus Young is amazing on lead guitar as always. Any AC/DC fan should pick this up, because it may end up being the group's swan song. If it is, Rock or Bust is an appropriate end. Simply had rock at its finest.…Expand
Man, is this disc strong! At only 35 mins, it had well better not have any filler, and it doesn't. 11 trax, 11 singles! Lean and mean andMan, is this disc strong! At only 35 mins, it had well better not have any filler, and it doesn't. 11 trax, 11 singles! Lean and mean and stronger than an AC/DC album in 2014 has any right to be. A near perfect rock album.…Expand
I've just started listening to this band and believe me i'm in love with their songs and stuff. Rock or Bust is a record you'd like to hearI've just started listening to this band and believe me i'm in love with their songs and stuff. Rock or Bust is a record you'd like to hear for its energetic sound and lyrics. A 9 out of 10.…Expand
AC/DC is probably one of the most versatile mainstream bands around today. Decade after Decade the music just keeps coming, Not Once have IAC/DC is probably one of the most versatile mainstream bands around today. Decade after Decade the music just keeps coming, Not Once have I ever been let down and I can always count on a great concert to follow. Sure there a bit older now, but age doesn't apply to these icons. This one delivers just like their past albums. ENJOY…Expand
This is a solid album. Short and sweet, the grooves are moving, the licks are inspiring, the production is gloriously dense where it should beThis is a solid album. Short and sweet, the grooves are moving, the licks are inspiring, the production is gloriously dense where it should be dense and spacious where it should be spacious, and the performances all around are pro. I wasn't a fan of their last few albums, this one sits with the classics as far as I'm concerned. Dare I say their best release since Back In Black? Perhaps.…Expand
Another album done by auto-pilot, tailored and produced for american countless radio air waving. Friendly advice (if you still love myAnother album done by auto-pilot, tailored and produced for american countless radio air waving. Friendly advice (if you still love my favorite rock band) - play any album until and including Back In Black, after BIB all following records are more or less the same.…Expand
