Back in Black (1980): The Greatest Comeback in Rock
Following the death of Bon Scott, many thought AC/DC was finished. Instead, they recruited Brian Johnson and released Back in Black just five months later. The album was not just a return to form; it was a tribute to their fallen friend and became the second best-selling album in music history.
Featuring an all-black cover as a sign of mourning, the music within is anything but somber. It is an explosion of power. The album opens with the ominous tolling of "Hells Bells" and delivers hit after hit, including the party anthem "You Shook Me All Night Long" and the stomp of the title track. With Mutt Lange’s massive production and the band’s renewed determination, Back in Black defined the sound of hard rock for the 1980s and remains the gold standard for heavy music today.
- Tracklist
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Hells Bells
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Shoot to Thrill
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What Do You Do for Money Honey
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Givin the Dog a Bone
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Let Me Put My Love into You
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Back in Black
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You Shook Me All Night Long
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Have a Drink on Me
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Shake a Leg
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Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution