AC/DC is definitely proud of these guys.
936868
I have seen a lot of AC/DC tribute albums, but until 2004, no artist has dedicated a whole album to them. do me a favor and do Motley Crue or Kiss. SFU is cool.
1512439
How in the hell did I miss this one!!?? Absolutely classic and incredible AC/DC, strong and tight from start to finish. Phil Rudd is back and Rick Rubin does a great job on the production. The is better than Razor's Edge (also incredible), slightly better than Stiff Upper Lip and at least on par with Black Ice. Truly, these are some of the best songs since the mid 80's. Miles better than Blow Up Your Video and almost on par with the all time greats (not quite). Either way, an absolute must have and I am truly blown away by how great it is. Vinyl on the way and an update to follow! Fist to the sky!!!

UPDATE 10/28- the vinyl sounds fantastic, far superior to the CD. Fully dynamic and powerful. 180g vinyl with no imperfections, included was a nice anti static sleeve, no warps of any kind (which is unusual these days). Pick it up while you still can!
2131601
Awesome band!  Awesome music!  The next great "hair band" is here.  The first time I heard their music on the radio I was blown away.  The first radio station in America to play Airbourne's music was 98 Rock in Baltimore.

Airbourne has a great heavy metal, high energy sound.  Think of it like Jackyl singing AC/DC music.  They definitely sound a bit like AC/DC....BUT make no mistake about it, they have a sound of their own that's incredible.  A sound that will make them the next great hard rock band.

I bought the CD as soon as it was available in America at the end of January, 2008.  One of the best CD's I ever bought, there's not a bad song on the album.  The song 'Diamond in the rough' kicks A**.  I went to see them live at the Recher Theater in Towson, Md.  Outrageously incredible show, they rocked.  They sound fantastic live and the energy they bring is second to none.  You could tell from the beginning (of the show) these guys are for real, they aren't wanna bees, they aren't fake.  I was literally 20 feet from the stage and you could see the expressions on the band members faces, you could see the 'heart' and determination they bring to their music.  I consider myself blessed to have seen these guys up close and in person at the Recher 'cause in a couple years it will be hard to get tickets when they are playing in front of large crowds.

Airbourne ROCKS!
1466107
I am amazed at the quality of work these guys put out.  Each album instantly becomes my favorite.  Definitely a band that deserves more airplay and exposure.  You won't be disappointed with this album!  Very heart felt rocking music!
2232899
If you like old school AC/DC you will love this!
Catchy as hell!
It will get your adrenilin flowing in a very positive way.
Check out their video for "Running Free" on YouTube!
4364290
I have the C.D. and I know all the songs by heart.  I saw them live in concert 7-31-99 at the Sacramento Raddison hotel.  They sound as good now as their recordings from the 1970's.  They even did a song of theirs and  had Jose Feleciano join in. The one thing that stands out to me about the  band is that they appear to enjoy playing with each other after all these  years.  If you can see them live now, I would highly recomend it.  They  brought back alot of old memories as they played the songs we all know and  love.  A class Act!
3333864
The Cult's 1987 "Electric" sounds like the great record AC/DC never made, and I mean that as a compliment for both groups.  Like Lenny Kravitz, the Cult have always gained a reputation for mimicking legendary acts from the Doors to Led Zeppelin, and, under the production of Rick Rubin, the British group makes a tribute to AC/DC on "Electric."  Guitarist Billy Duffy plays in a style so similar to Angus Young, you'd half-expect him to prance around in a schoolboy outfit as Angus often does onstage.  From the opening guitars of the infectious "Wild Flower," this album often sounds like it should be re-titled "Back in Back in Black."  Other cuts like "Memphis Hip Shake," "Little Devil," and the single "Love Removal Machine" rock on aggressively with singer Ian Astbury's howl.  But the album's best track is the one they didn't even write: their version of the classic "Born to Be Wild."  What should have been an embarrassment of mammoth proportions actually passes off as a thoroughly successful cover, and it works just as well as the original.  Over a decade and a half since its release, "Electric" still sounds fresh.  It's been a while since I've played this disc, but it's recently been getting some rotation in my CD player. Listening to it is like being reunited with an old high school buddy.
2836265
Aside from the fact that it's AC/DC (which already makes it awesome) the presentation of this record excellent. Inside the black sleeve is another that hold the record with pics of the band. It sounds great and looks good.
2173946
This is certainly not any "breakthrough" or "different" sounding album
from AC/DC--it's more of the same, which is fine with me.

I thought it might be more blues-oriented like STIFF UPPER LIP, but it
sounds much like the tracks from BALLBREAKER.

Thanks to WalMart who heavily invested in promoting this CD and got it and the band a LOT of publicity--even the cover of Rolling Stone, their
first time!

I added 10 tracks to my iPod from BLACK ICE--the ones I left off don't matter because everyone's taste is different.

Again, this CD is nothing "special" and will be forgotten in a month, but it's nice to depend on the AC/DC sound!
4757087
This three-disc limited set is everything you could expect if you think on video footage from AC/DC. It has an interest footage selection from either Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras. And the extras on disc 3 are just fantastic! Audio and video quality are superb. The booklet is well accurated and the other gifts are very interesting: a poster from a show of '79 tour and a pack with reproduction of concert tickets and stage-free passes. In my opinion, a must have for any average fan of AC/DC.
1917484
After the tragic death of lead singer Bon Scott, the future of AC/DC was decidedly uncertain. Angus and Malcom Young, Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd had to decide to call it quits or try and fill the shoes of Bon. On a cold evening in Scotland in dark, dank, and smelly Scottish Pub, they found Brian Johnson, a yet undiscovered and well-underpayed musical talent. After a series of emotional try-outs, Johnson covinced the band that he was the man. What the new AC/DC produced was what would become one of the best-selling hard rock albums of all-time. To date, the album has sold in excess of 20 million copies. Why? After listening to the opening track of the iconic Hells Bells, an omage to the late Bon Scott, one can understand the albums endearing appeal. The next track Shoot To Thrill is a straight up "balls to the wall" rocker, with some great drumming by Rudd. Back In Black, probably the most recognizable track on the record, has a driving drum beat and agressive guitar work by Angus Young. Another as successful and beloved track of the album is the landmark You Shook Me All Night Long, a great tune about pure lust and unabated debaucery with a lovely large breasted lady. Have A Drink On Me represents Johnsons numerous long evenings in his local pub. The album finishes with Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, AC/DC firmly stating that both their music and Rock And Roll itself will never die. This album is a MUST HAVE for any serious rock fan!
1771140
Foot-stomping, headshaking, kick*** rock n roll from start to finish!  Far superior to their last album.  If you like classic AC/DC, this is a must buy.  If this stuff doesn't get you moving, give up, you're already dead.
1760248
After getting "Back in Black" a long time ago, I decided to check out a Bon Scott-era AC/DC album. Sure enough, it was "High Voltage". While it may not be remembered as much as "BIB", "High Voltage" shows that even when an album doesn't sell ten-million plus copies, it can still be awesome. Being AC/DC's first of many albums, this can tend to not get as much airplay or critical acclaim (because Heaven knows that the critics must have been outraged hearing this in '76!). However, the music rocks and this is actually one of AC/DC's best albums.

"It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)": A five minute opener filled with plenty of crunchy riffs, an excellent performance by Bon, and even a bagpipe solo! (The Young brothers and Scott were from Scotland.) An awesome anthem that gets things off to a great start.
"Rock and Roll Singer": The riffs provide an excellent groove, one of AC/DC's finest, and Bon delivers lyrics about living the dream of being a rock star. Another great anthem!
"The Jack": One of AC/DC's most immortal songs. This is a six-minute, vintage-styled blues song with so many double-entendres, it's brilliant! The whole song flows excellently, and I get a kick out of the ending!
"Live Wire": According to the booklet inside the album, this song kicked off concerts for years in their early career, and one can see why. This is also the second-longest song on the album with an amazing guitar solo by Angus Young, prefiguring those of his future.
"TNT": Ha! Probably even people who don't listen to AC/DC (and in this day and age, virtually every rock fan does) have heard this song. Love the guitar riff, it has a great groove, and you can tell Bon Scott had a blast singing them lyrics! An AC/DC staple even thirty years later, this is good-time rock and roll!
"Can I Sit Next To You, Girl": This song has an old-fashioned swing to it that gives a unique touch to the album. A cool song, this makes me think of what it must have been like going to a high-school dance in AC/DC's time.
"Little Lover": Another blues-styled rocker very similar to "The Jack", but the lyrics are less double-entendre styled and more of those "I'm so in love with my lady!" lyrics, which make for a nice image, coming from Bon Scott's one-of-a-kind delivery.
"She's Got Balls": Such a title would bring up very strange confusion, and hearing them is another. Imagine hearing a twenty-year-old guy with shoulder-length hair and arm tattoos wailing, "The lady's got balls!/ She's got BA-A-ALLS!". Nevertheless, another great groove-rocker.
"High Voltage": More lyrics about being an independent and free rocker, you gotta love it! The riff is great, too, and sounds a bit like T. Rex's "Bang A Gong, Get It On" riff. Actually, I read that Malcolm Young was a fan of the band, so that makes perfect sense. An excellent way to close the album.

Overall:
"Rolling Stone" magazine said this was an "all-time low" in hard rock history when it first came out. Now, it's sold more than 3 million in the U.S. alone, and still boasts a handful of AC/DC classics! After having listened to this album for a long time, those critics couldn't be further from the truth! Anyway, the remastering on this album is excellent, the raw tone of the guitars is great, and this is an album that is sure to keep you interested. The only thing I would like to point out is that, compared to later albums, the remastering of the drums on this album is terrible! Hearing it on "It's A Long Way...", compared to songs such as "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)", or countless others, it could have used more work!
  Anyway, with all things said and done, this is a great debut album from five guys that know rock and roll! If you like AC/DC, you're gonna love this album! Thanks for the time, catch ya later!
2359443
this is a amazing album.man! bons voice is at its best hear,he sounds so very wild and crazy.angus is my favorite guitar player ever with joe perry at 2nd from aerosmith.mal and phil play their heart out.and my favorite band member phil rudd,he is the best drum player ever! he just does not miss a beat.and when he went out in mid 80s and came back in mid 90s,he was great in ballbraker and stiff upper lip.ac/dc are wil and powerful live.i love how they play live they always seem to pick the right songs.live on ac/dc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1479601
this  cd  i  waited  to  see  if  there  would  be  a  us  release  but  since  it  is  taking  so  long  i  got  the  aussie  issue  instead,  anyway  if  you  like  motorhead  you  will  really  like  this  i  think  it  is  fair  to  say,  this  is  a  100%  straight  up  hard  rock  record  with  a  real  bar room  feel  to  it,  i  would  put  this  album  up  there  with  other  aussie  legends  from  the  70s  like  lobby  lloyds  colored  balls  hm  kid  album  or  even  a  couple  of  the  later  buffalo  records  but  not  as  heavy  as  the  first  3  buffalo  albums  as  they  sounded  a  bit  like  sabbath,  this  is  hard  rock  at  its  best,  the  only  thing  that  makes  this  stand  out  is  the  aussie  bands  back  in  the  70s  that  where  heavy  recorded  in  analog  back  then  THIS  IS  DIGITAL  and  you  can  hear  it,  the  songs  are  good,  simple  and  not  complicated,  the  cd  running  time  is  40  minutes  so  that  is  pretty  old  school  but  that  is  what  i  would  expect  from  phil  rudd,  the  vocals  are  not  quite  as  raw  as  lemmys  but  the  singer  could  do  well  in  a  motorhead  cover  band  if  he  wanted  to,  all  i  kept  thinking  while  this  was  playing  is  hard  rock,  bikers,  bars  and  LOUD  MUSIC!!!  this  is  certainly  a  record  that  belongs  played  on  10,  THIS  SOUNDS  PRETTY  MUCH  NOTHING  LIKE  AC/DC  DOES  so  do  not  expect  ac/dc  here  if  you  have  a  good  ear  you  can  tell  its  phil  rudd  playing,  i  do  not  think  this  record  will  do  all  that  great  regardless  of  the  fact  that  phil  has  drummed  for  one  of  the  biggest  rock  bands  in  the  world  but  hey  at  least  universal  gave  him  a  deal  in  oz,  if  you  are  an  ac/dc  diehard  who  collects  everything  then  yes  you  need  this  for  the  collection,  personally  i  like  phils  pre  ac/dc  band  buster  brown  a  bit  more  then  i  like  this  album,  buster  brown  put  one  record  out  in  1973  and  man  it  rocks  phil  is  on  drums  and  angry  anderson  ( rose  tattoo)  was  on  vocals  GET  THAT  if  you  did  not  know  about  it,  anyway  this  is  an  all  out  great  record  that  i  think  ac/dc  fans  can  dig,  as  of  now  it  looks  like  phil  will  not  be  doing  the  upcoming  ac/dc  tour  due  to  his  legal  troubles  in  nz  but  hey  he  can  do  solo  gigs  down  there  if  he  lost  his  ac/dc  gig  wich  it  looks  like  he  did,  kind  of  gives  the  1983  ac/dc  track  GUNS  FOR  HIRE  a  new  meaning  or  of  coarse  shoot  to  thrill,  anyway  enjoy  this  if  you  buy  it  i  do......................
4401701
These guys were ahead of their time.  A cool, swank rock-a-billy sound.
2350143
Everything they do is great. Can't wait until their new album comes out. They are such a talented group of guys.