In Collection
#2
Rating:
7
#2
Rating:
7
| 01 | Hard As A Rock | 04:31 | ||||||
| 02 | Cover You In Oil | 04:32 | ||||||
| 03 | The Furor | 04:10 | ||||||
| 04 | Boogie Man | 04:07 | ||||||
| 05 | The Honey Roll | 05:34 | ||||||
| 06 | Burnin' Alive | 05:05 | ||||||
| 07 | Hail Caesar | 05:14 | ||||||
| 08 | Love Bomb | 03:14 | ||||||
| 09 | Caught With Your Pants Down | 04:14 | ||||||
| 10 | Whiskey On The Rocks | 04:35 | ||||||
| 11 | Ballbreaker | 04:31 | ||||||
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Notes
Artist: AC/DC Album Title: Ballbreaker
Date of Release: Sep 26, 1995 inprint
AMG EXPERT REVIEW: In over 20 years, AC/DC have never changed their minimalist, bone-crunching hard rock. During their first ten years, that wasn't a problem, since they were still finding ways to expand and subvert the pattern, but ever since For Those About to Rock, they've had trouble coming up with consistent material. Consequently, their performances tended to be a little lazy and their records didn't deliver a reliable knockout punch. Released in 1990, The Razor's Edge showed some signs of life, and their comeback culminated in the Rick Rubin-produced Ballbreaker. What makes Ballbreaker different than the albums AC/DC churned out during the '80s is simple — it's a matter of focus. Although "Hard as a Rock" comes close, there aren't any songs as immediately memorable as any of their '70s classics, or even "Money Talks." However, unlike any record since Back in Black, there are no bad songs on the album. Surprisingly, Rubin's production is a bit too dry, lacking the muscle needed to make the riffs sound truly earthshaking. Nevertheless, Angus Young's riffs are powerful and catchy, showcasing every element that makes him one of hard rock and heavy metal's greatest guitarists. Throughout the album, the band sounds committed and professional, making Ballbreaker the best late-period AC/DC album to date. -- Stephen Thomas
Brian Johnson - Vocals
Robert Ellis - Photography
Michael Fraser - Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Brandon Harris - Assistant Engineer
Steve Holroyd - Engineer, Assistant Engineer
George Marino - Mastering
Rick Rubin - Producer
Phil Rudd - Drums
Cliff Williams - Guitar (Bass)
Angus Young - Guitar
Malcolm Young - Guitar, Guitar (Rhythm)
Noel Rafferty - Engineer
David McMacken - Artwork
Rory Romano - Assistant Engineer
Kyle Bess - Assistant Engineer