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With AC/DC's third release, POWERAGE, the band was dispensing even heftier ammo from their hook-laden cartridge belt. With the rock-steady rhythm section pounding out 4/4 beats as if it were overtaking a small country, guitarists (and brothers) Angus and Malcolm Young trade towering riffs that belie their pint-sized physical stature. The real change on POWERAGE is a noted improvement in songwriting skill. The six-minute "Down Payment Blues" actually has a sense of restraint and building tension, as opposed to the band's usual hit-the-ground running approach.
"Sin City," an ode to Las Vegas, features the band's most colorful lyrics (that don't have to do with bathroom humor, that is) and again displays a dynamic variety not previously heard from the Aussie rockers. The more familiar pounders, "Rock 'n Roll Damnation," "Riff Raff," and "What's Next to the Moon" are tighter, focused bursts of energy that point towards the total mastery of the form the band would display on its next release, HIGHWAY TO HELL.
2003 remastered reissue of 1978 album packaged in a digipak with 16 page full color booklet containing all original album art, many unpublished photos, classic memorabilia, and liner notes. Epic.
Recorded at Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia between February & March 1978. Originally released as Atlantic (19180). Includes liner notes by Ernie Welch.
AC/DC: Bon Scott (vocals); Angus Young, Malcolm Young (guitar); Cliff Williams (bass); Phil Rudd (drums).
AC/DC: Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Bon Scott, Cliff Williams , Phil Rudd.
Personnel: Bon Scott (vocals); Malcolm Young, Angus Young (guitar); Phil Rudd (drums).
Audio Remasterer: George Marino.
Liner Note Author: Ernie Welch.
Recording information: Alpert Studios, Sydney, Australia (02/1978-03/1978).
Photographers: Jeffrey Mayer; Brad Elterman; AJ Pontsios; Jim Houghton; Janet Macoska; Ross Halfin; Denis O'Regan; Paul Natkin. AC / DC Powerage Songs | 1. | Rock 'n' Roll Damnation |
| 2. | Down Payment Blues |
| 3. | Gimme a Bullet |
| 4. | Riff Raff |
| 5. | Sin City |
| 6. | What's Next to the Moon |
| 7. | Gone Shootin' |
| 8. | Up to My Neck in You |
| 9. | Kicked in the Teeth |
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Powerage Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews their best
This is AC/DC's best album as any afficiando will attest ,the only ingredient missing is "Cold Hearted Man" ,the outtake ,& what a killer it is ! Lay back & let Bon do the work !
Scot rock @ it's best !
Submitted by dan_mac62 (Canada)
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Their Greatest..
This album really set the mold for what AC/DC was to become. The riffs are heavy as hell, their songwriting was kicked up a notch, and it's just a flat out kick you in the balls rocker. "Riff Raff" is my fave track on here because the song is always busy and moving. And don't forget about the solos!! Angus melts the fretboard in this song. All in all, this is their greatest album and the most overlooked.
Submitted by Dennis (Lloydminster, Canada)
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This is one of the few albums I can say has no bad songs on it, and it swore me in as a Rock and Roll faithful. Listen to it loud and try not to get a sore neck from banging your head!
Submitted by TRock (Phoenix, AZ) 
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this is ac/dc's best album yet by far its heavy and blusy and fun to listen to thier is not 1 song on that album that i can't play on guitarbon and angus were the key to making this album the best album ever
Submitted by colemyro (ya rite)
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If you like AC/DC (and let's face it: you do), you will love this album. Perhaps AC/DC's best work. Every song on the album has that distinct hard-rocking sound, more so than any other album. I am very impressed by Bon Scott's lyrical talent. It's a shame that he died so young because he would be one of classic rock's most well-known frontmen today if not for his early tragic death. I think my favorite song on the album has to be Riff Raff, though they all have good points. This feels like an uncut or first-run album. It's just hard and fast and loud and brilliant. Definitely listen to it.
Submitted by Doug (California)
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Track Listing of songs: A l'enseigne de la fille sans coeur; Bal dans ma rue; C'etait une histoire d'amour; Dans ma rue; J'suis mordue; M. Ernest a réussi; Jezebel; La fête continue; Le chevalier de Paris; Les deux copains; On danse sur ma chanson; Madeleine qu'avait du coeur; Pleure pas; Reste; Va danser; Y'en a un de trop; Un Homme Comme Les Autres; Tout fout le camp; Regarde-Moi Toujours Comme Ça; Paris Méditerranée; Mon légionnaire; Les gars qui marchaient; Le petit homme; Le disque usé; Le brun et le blond; La valse de l'amour; J'ai Qu'à L'regarder; Il n'est pas distingué; Escale; C'était un jour de fête; C'est pour ça; Ca ira; C'est toi le plus fort; Adieu mon coeur; C'est lui que mon coeur a choisi; Ding Din Don; Chanson bleue; Y avait du soleil; Elle Fréquentait La Rue Pigalle; Histoire de coeur; J'entends la sirène; Johnny tu n'es pas un ange; La java de Cézigue; La Vie En Rose; Le geste; Le vagabond; Les mômes de la cloche; Les cloches sonnent; Le chant du pirat; L'accordéoniste; Un coin tout bleu; J'ai dansé avec l'amour; Embrasse-moi; Correqu' Et Réguyer; ...
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