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70
As debut album titles go, AC/DC's High Voltage supplied a perfect encapsulation of the band's electrifying brand of rock & roll.
4y
60
A stripped-down intimacy that suits no-frills rockers.
This is the Australian release of 'High Voltage', which was later re-released under the same name as a compilation with a bunch of newer songs and a few that were taken from the original release.
I have to say, the production isn't actually that bad, some songs are pretty damn catchy, even if they do sound a tad bit dated. Bon Scott brings a uniqueness to each song that immediately distinguishes their songs from anything around it. His voice can tread the line between being annoying and ... read more
This is just a pit of mediocrity. I have listened to numerous Ac/dc albums as I dabble in these so called legends but every single album has been disappointing. I dont understand how people like this
AC/DC hater listens to the AC/DC discography 1/?
Welp… this is the big one. For those who don’t know, I did discography “hate” listens for two artists. Despite the very strong connotation of the name, my series’ were not meant to at all be pessimistic or even critical. I wanted to open my mind to artists I did not like. The first was Led Zeppelin. I came out of it not hating them anymore, but I held firm to my view that I did not like them and that half of their ... read more
Scoring a 57/100 AC/DC’s international debut High Voltage stands as a remarkably solid high-voltage introduction to the Australian rock legends. While it functions as a highly competent blueprint for the stadium-sized hard rock they would soon pioneer, it’s also a record where some of the lyrical topics and juvenile themes simply aren't connecting. Furthermore, it leaves you scratching your head at certain avant-garde choices. Seriously, whose brilliant idea was it to put those ... read more
This was my most expensive record in my collection in 1981 at £7.99 it was about the cost of 2 chart albums in 1981, how things change, I can't distance myself from how exciting it was to hear 6 rare tracks, still love spinning this all these years later...
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Track List
| 1 | Baby, Please Don't Go 4:50 | 63 |
| 2 | She's Got Balls 4:52 | 57 |
| 3 | Little Lover 5:40 | 56 |
| 4 | Stick Around 4:39 | 58 |
| 5 | Soul Stripper 6:25 | 71 |
| 6 | You Ain't Got a Hold on Me 3:31 | 60 |
| 7 | Love Song (Oh Jene) 5:14 | 45 |
| 8 | Show Business 4:46 | 62 |
Total Length: 39 minutes
