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Detractors have long called minimalist bands such as AC/DC, Bad Company and ZZ Top formulaic. By paring rock down to its most basic elements, these bands forged a musical terrain where anything less than mastery over the form would reveal gaping holes in the structure. Remember that there are no keyboards filling up space, or creating diversions on an AC/DC record. The point is, AC/DC's approach may not have varied an inch over the years and it may very well be a formula. It is also a highly effective one.
FLICK OF THE SWITCH carries the spirit of the band's hard rock crunch with capable aplomb. Massive guitar riffs that could capsize a medium size boat, a stomping 4/4-rhythm section and Brian Johnson screeching like a banshee on the warpath. The album's highlights are the mid-tempo "Rising Power," and the bruising title track. When Johnson screams "With a flick of the switch she'll blow you sky high" on the latter, AC/DC proves itself still capable of explosive outbursts.
Recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas. Originally released on Atlantic (80100). Includes liner notes by Brad Tolinski.
AC/DC: Brian Johnson (vocals); Angus Young, Malcolm Young (guitar); Cliff Williams (bass); Phil Rudd (drums).
Personnel: Brian Johnson (vocals); Malcolm Young, Angus Young (guitar); Cliff Williams (bass guitar); Phil Rudd (drums).
Audio Mixer: Tony Platt.
Liner Note Author: Brad Tolinski.
Recording information: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas.
Photographers: Jeffrey Mayer; Lynn Goldsmith; William Hames; Mark Weiss; Lawrence Kirsch; Pierre Terrasson; Paul Natkin; Anastasia Pantsios; Claude Gassian.
Unknown Contributor Role: AC/DC.
1983 Flick Of The Switch Music AC / DC Flick Of The Switch Songs Flick Of The Switch Music Flick Of The Switch Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Hidden Gem
This album didn't sell as well as others and therefore isn't as well known, but man, it's a real hidden gem. While not all the songs are great, the overall feel of the album really gels. The first four tracks hit pretty hard and are all solid chunks of AC/DC power. Rising and House on Fire are mid-tempo rock with very memorable choruses. Flick of the Switch is a classic scorcher and then Nervous Shakedown is a groover in the vain of For Those about to Rock or Rock in Roll Ain't Noise Polution. Landslide ups the tempo again, but it's not one of my faves. Guns for Hire is a terrific jolt and was a great idea for a single. Why it didn't chart higher is beyond me. Deep in the Hole and Bedlam in Belgium are back to mid-tempo, not bad tunes, but they don't do much for me. Badlands has a massive, recurring riff that goes straight for the throat, a real overlooked slab of rock. And Brainshake closes it out nicely. I put this album in my top 5 AC/DC discs, which are, in no particular order.....Highway to Hell, High Voltage, Back in Black, Flick of the Switch and Razor's Edge. Powerage sits just outside of those.
Submitted by Dan (PA, USA) 
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awesome
ac/dc rules
Submitted by eak133 (troy,mi,usa)
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THIS ALBUM IS NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING! Brian's voice is perfect, the riffs are great and solid. Some of my favs are BADLANDS, LANDSLIDE (WHICH IS PURE 100% ROCK N' ROLL), GUNS FOR HIRE, RISING POWER, and BELDAM IN BELGIEM...just a great powerful album :)
Submitted by Alton (Clarksville, MI)
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This is my favorite AC/DC album from the Brian Johnson years. It's great from beginning to end.
Submitted by Lee (Owensboro, KY, USA)
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this is an underrated ac dc album from back in the day.stronger album than most of their stuff.
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