Back in Black - Blender

Review

Back in Black

(Atlantic)
Release Date: 01/01/1980 12:00

Bon Scott’s death – from alcohol poisoning – in February 1980 could have snuffed out AC/DC. Instead, they recruited Brian Johnson, a former car salesman who had sung with the British band Geordie. “Blessed” with a similar vocal style, Johnson was a natural fit, and Back in Black delivered the same killer riffs/killer chorus combos as its predecessor, while saluting Scott with the touchingly crass “Have a Drink on Me.” At 19 million sold, it’s the metal album even your grandma owns.

STANDOUT TRACKS: “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “Back in Black”

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