Powerage is the only album that you can hear and features Angus changing up his tone and guitar style to get a different lead sound and solo style than any other AC/DC album. After Powerage he went back to the standard formula.
Gregory Griffith I agree with you completely. Flick of the Switch kicks ass from top to bottom and it’s much more a Malcolm Young forward album., lots of rhythm. 🤘🏻
@@damon7956 Tend to agree. Though the productions side sonic-ly was not bad. Songs were much stronger than For Those About to Rock. They were heavier as well. Just a little nip and tuck around the edges by a master producer would have helped out immensely
The Bon Scott era plus 'Back In Black' and 'For Those About to Rock' are the best of AC/DC IMO. There is only the odd highlight here and there from then on as far as I am concerned.
Flick of the Switch should have been the follow-up album to Back in Black. It has the same feel and the substance and Power that Back in Black has. Not quite as strong but it's all there. AC DC were way too over ambitious when it came to For Those About to Rock. What's For Those About to Rock have besides the title track and a few somewhat Rockin Tunes like Let's get it Up and I put the finger on You and you can throw a Snowballed in there and that's about it. Go get Flick of the Switch and listen to it. It's much closer to Back in Black and once again definitely should have been the follow-up to Back in Black. Flick of the Switch is seriously underrated.
Idk razors edge and black ice are pretty solid, especially black ice, for AC/DC it's a pretty diverse album and I thought a really high note for malcolm to leave on
Thank you for this video. What stands out is the great RESPECT that you give this legendary band. Even the more forgettable albums had a couple great hooks. And at their best they are the essence of rock. Thanks Pete, your stock just went way up for me.
Powerage is my favorite, best riffs, raw power and aggressive emotion in all of the solos, Bon's voice and personality and overall composition is super exciting and heavy hitting. I even read an interview with Angus Young years ago where Angus was asked what album was his favorite and lo and behold it was POWERAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These 4 tracks in particular: "Go Down", "Let There Be Rock", "Bad Boy Boogie" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" make the entire album worth owning. But yes, I'd rank it right up at the top along with "Back in Black" as their best!
I always loved “Powerage” the most. I think “sin city” is a beast of a song. As a guitar player I still enjoy putting this album on and jamming along. They are all great to play along to. Try to do what Malcolm does for an hour. Angus was the star on stage but Malcolm held the rhythm guitar down so tight that he deserves major props. I used to dream about what gig I would take if I could replace one rock star and Mal was my choice. Just bobbing your head and cranking out the rhythm in front of a wall of Marshall stacks.
Bro. I totally feel you on this. Bon Scott is my only real singer. Can't listen to TNT with Johnson. Need Bon and his gravel gin- soaked voice all over it
Mate I recently found your channel and I absolutely love your videos! It is so relaxing hearing you speak about something you are obviously so passionate and knowledgable about. Keep up the good work! Also, some suggestions: Motorhead, KISS, Ozzy. Cheers!
I love Fly on the wall!!! My first AC/DC album when I was only 9 and played it to death!!! Of course later I discovered Back in Black and all Bon Scott era, but I still think it is a great album, good riffs and many killer songs! I get very disappointed when people say it sucks…
@@frankiecommisso48 You can’t tell me that Blow Up Your Video, Stiff Upper Lip and Rock Or Bust are better than Fly On The Wall… not in a million years.
Thanks Pete. You got me back to listening to all my music collections. I was at the Back in Black concert in Edmonton, Alberta, but all my favourite songs are from the earlier albums.
I remember Angus Young once said in an interview "We've been accused of releasing the same album 12 times. Thats bullshit. We've released the same album 14 times." And we love them for it. One of the few bands that doesnt mess with the formula. With every album you know what your getting before you even hear it.
Angus nailed exactly why I’ve never been able to really get into this band with any kind of true desire, every album (and most of their songs) just all sound the same to me, but that’s a great quote for sure !
Angus is one cool dude. He even said one time that Malcolm was a better guitarist than him. In the early days Malcolm played lead and then told Angus he should play the solos so he could bang away on rhythm in the back.
Man oh man, I was just thinking the other day when or if you would include a list covering AC/DC... Awesome job!!! ... BTW, "Flick of the Switch" is one of my favorites from the early Brian Johnson years.
You're so spot on about Flick of the Switch. That's a dynamite album that is overlooked because of it's predecessors. Notable favorite is "Deep in the Hole"
1980 was an amazing year 2 bands came out with new albums that had new lead singers 1 , Ac/dc Back in black with Brian and 2 , Black Sabbath Heaven and hell with Dio Both are the greatest classic albums ever.
Just discovered your channel about a month ago and really enjoy Ranking the Albums segment. Being in my mid 50's it is nice to see someone who has the same passion for music. I grew up in upstate NY in the Albany area listing to WPYX 106. I loved the way the DJ's used to put an album on and drop the needle any place they wanted and you got to hear the deeper tracks...that's what turned me onto albums instead of buying just singles. I miss those days. Now I get my deeper tracks from CZcams. Times change..but we still keep rockin!!!
New to the channel. Your reviews are great! You get to the point and you respect everyone’s opinions as you go. Keep it up and know there’s lots of us who love the channel. Ride on.
Hi there it was nice to hear your ranking of all the AC/DC albums! I'm a lifelong AC/DC and I've been listening to them for 40 years. I think I pretty much agree with your ranking....wow. Thanks for the video Pete!
Fly on the Wall was a wonderful album with adjoining video. The whole album was awesome!!! Fly on the wall, Playing with girls, Sink the pink, Stranger, Shake your Foundations---Damn Good Tunes!!!
I think this album would rank higher if the production had not been so awful - Brian Johnson sounds like Noddy Holder singing in your neighbour’s outhouse and the drums don’t sound great either. As it is I’m surprised it did as well as it did.
@@djentyman4002 I did go deeper originally,.. Then they released 'Highway to hell' and 'Back in black'.. I'm 54, it all started with 'Let there be rock' in 1977 for me.
Great show as usual Pete. Such a great band that never disappoints. My ranking of their catalog could vary on any given day but not a bad album in their discography including their latest (Power Up) that came out after this show.
Powerage is number 1 for me. Down Payment Blues, Riff Raff, Sin City, Gone Shootin. Four of their best songs there. The album from start to finish is bluesy rock perfection
Love these lists Pete! Really good thought provoking stuff that has made me revisit some artist catalogs again and found stuff I missed. For AC/DC I like the order but would have ranked Highway #1 and Let There Be Rock #2. Not sure if you have ever done a Van Halen one and I missed it but would love to see that. Rock on 🤘🤘🤘
My favorite albums 1: Highway To Hell 2: Let There Be Rock 3: Powerage 4: High Voltage 5: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 6: Black In Black As you can tell I love the Bon Scott era Brian Johnson era is also great also but honestly there isn't a bad album in their discography!!! My first concert I saw them in August 1979 at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles Most underrated is Flick Of The Switch most overrated is Black In Black I love it but kinda (definitely) overplayed. Shazbot Nanu Nanu :)
@TheThonyahawk: I can also agree with your AC/DC album ranking. 🎸 I have also endured my severe tinnitus, which I have had since an AC/DC concert, with composure for 20 years. 📣
This is a definitive kick ass list! Love it. I am so agreed to this. Nobody can gravel like Bon Scott. He should have done Back in Black in fact there is some kind of comparison between Johnson and Scott on CZcams here on the that song. Not sure whether it is for real or not but his version I think is even more killer!
Bon Scott - bar none one of the top 5 rock n' roll frontmen (tremendous frontmen, not necessarily tremendous "singer"; there is a difference) to ever command a fuckin' stage. One of the greatest, most likeable gentle souls also. Miss you Bon.
Joseph Anthony Angel yes for me that’s the great divide: unworldly talent and skill versus someone who sounds like they’ve lived the lyrics. Bon Scott, Ozzy and others are the latter for me.
@@jeffdubuque5622 Jeff Roth - when he was ON - no doubt was a great frontman. He was also off a LOT (vocally and otherwise). I think Sammy Hagar pound for pound was much more reliable.
Most definitely! The Cult was my first love rock-wise. When Electric came out, that changed me from mid-80s Pop music to rock. Plastic fantastic lobster telephone (someone must have been real high to come up with those lyrics - lol)
They replaced mighty Zeppelin as my fave with that album. Mostly because it took me from being a fan of a band that had already broken up to an up an comer. They haven’t let me down since.
Once again, x- lent selection, Pete. Veeeery happy to hear thta you´re going to cover Cheap Trick´s Top 10 Songs YEAAAH! My favourite AC/DC´s album is Highway to Hell followed real closely by Back In Black (what a comeback!) Cheers from Rio/ Brazil - André
For me Powerage has always been my favourite, followed by Highway To Hell, Back In Black, Let There Be Rock, The Oz version of T.N.T (always preferred the Bon era) and that's no discredit to Brian (love the fella). I agree Stiff Upper Lip is dull - though I love the last track Give It Up.
Hey Pete. Were you as happy as my friends and I when we first picked up Back in Black? We were not sure if they could go on without Bon, but they took it to the house and we were so happy for the band and knew Brian could keep em going forward!
Oooohhh, it's so sweet seeing many people can't accept the fact that someone with a great music taste like Pete is a huge Kiss fan! Gooo Pete! And do whatever Kiss ranking you like. Maybe makeup studio and live albums? And I really can't wait to see video with Miles Davis material!!!!
As far as the bands I'm familiar with to very familiar with (maybe even an authority on a few) your picks have been pretty close to mine but in almost all of them there's a few albums I've never even heard of which has been humbling lol There's also been quite a few bands you've talked about I've never heard of lol I thought I knew more about the scene. Humbling and well worth it for the education.
Pete, I am new to your channel and have to say, I am deeply impressed with both your collection and broad knowledge of music. Something you may not be aware of, in Australia in the late 70s and through to the 80s, Australia had a treally vibrant live band pub rock culture, this is the environment that AC/DC was born out of. Bands had plenty of work and usually worked 7 nights a week. It was a really competitive environment so if you were not good, you didn't last very long. Other bands that you may be interested in that were also born in this environment are bands like The Angels, The Saints, Midnight Oil and Cold Chisel, just to mention a few. It was a really exciting time for music. I suggest you listen to Midnight Oils first two Albums, Midnight Oil '78 and Head Injuries '79 (especially Head Injuries). They were about the best pub rock band I have ever seen, their live shows are legendary. Keep up the good work.
AC/DC One Of All Time Favorite I Got Full Box Set Cds And I Got AC/DC Live Concert On DVD’s I Love It You Still Done Good On CZcams Channel Keep It Up And Heavy Metal Man 🤘🏻👍🏼😀
Kickass video, Pete! AC/DC has always been one of my favourite bands. Here's my top 5 albums from these guys: 1. Highway to Hell 2. Back in Black 3. Powerage 4. High Voltage 5. For Those About to Rock
You have nailed it again ! Let There Be Rock is the best AC/DC album ever !! Saw them on the 'Powerage' tour,front row,leaning on the stage. One of the best live gigs I have ever seen. Thanks again for a great review !
Great video Pete, really enjoyed it. I was pretty much with you all the way though would have put Flick of the Switch higher, and your number three choice would have been my number one. For my money, the best AC/DC albums are the ones that have Phil Rudd on drums.
better you than me pete very well done👍🏻i liked your order ī probably have black ice as there 3rd brian era and powerage numero uno but kudos on your choices☝🏻
1. "Powerage" 2. "Back in Black" then in any order, the rest of Bon Scott era and starting with "For Those About To Rock" and then the rest of their albums.
Thank god powerage is finally getting the love it deserves. I feel that for most hardcore AC/DC fans Powerage is usually in the top 2-3. For me, it’s their best.
Excellent ranking Pete. I've been waiting for AC/DC on this series for a long while! For me, Back in Black would be top on most days of the week, it's such an excellent album. Let There Be Rock is a very close second, the title track and Whole Lotta Rosie are absolute killer. As you mention, there isn't a single bad AC/DC album. Nice to see For Those About To Rock getting some recognition, a great album but overshadowed by its predecessor.
Pretty close to my list Pete. Heavy on the Bon Scott albums at the top. I like Highway To Hell number one followed closely by Powerage with its underrated tracks like Riff Raff!
There is only ONE tune that makes me SNARL on playback during air guitar 🎸 "SIN CITY" "So spin that wheel, cut that pack And roll those loaded dice Bring on the dancing girls And put the champagne on ice I'm goin' in...
Nice Video as always! Would you consider doing worst to best of Alan parsons project? Would be interesting to see you rank those albums! Keep up the good work. Cheers from an old school music lover from sweden!
It warms the cockles of my heart that you gave Powerage the love it deserves: kick ass album! However, I was a bit surprised that you didn't mention the song "Playing with Girls" when reviewing the Fly on the Wall album. It seems I'm the only one who thinks that song is killlllllller. I always put it as the first song on my AC-DC playlist
well I been a AC/DC Fan since the late 70's when I seen them live & they back up Kiss & man they were unbelievable they were 5 Aussie banging away on their instruments & Bon & Angus were doing their thing on stage & off stage & the way Bon sang like it was his last breath & how he was so full of Rock & Roll energy I still say that was my favourite rock & roll gig of all time & I seen a lot of rock & roll gigs in my time being in my early 50s u can imagine how many rock & roll gigs I been to I have to be honest that the Bon Scott records are all my favourite records but not to take away from Brian Johnson records they are all really great records but if I had to choose I would of loved would it be like if Bon was still alive & made those records that Brian made I think I would sell my soul just to hear those records song by Bon I miss Bon & I hope he is in Rock & Roll Heaven were ever he is!!!
Pete, some suggestions for the 'ranking' show: Carcass, Cathedral, Voivod, Accept, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Motörhead, Ozzy, Ramones, Van Der Graaf Generator
Fairly good list, those 90s ACDC albums are very under rated and should be heard more, personally I couldn't rank these it's like asking who's your favorite child but if I had to choose I'd say powerage #1. Good video
Summer of 1977 I’m 9 years old growing up on the west side of San Antonio Tx n my neighbors Joe n Roy in their early teens.. I’m in their room looking thru their album collection n I see the album cover of Let There Be Rock and I recall saying AC/DC.. in awe of the album cover they looked over at me n told me play it.. I put the needle on Let There Be Rock and instantly became one of their biggest fans...
Bill H thx my sister n my other neighbor, Reymundo from across the street were Judas Priest fanatics, my younger brother Eddie was u guessed it Maiden fan...Moses from down the street was big on Sabbath, my brother from another mother Mike was Van Halen, my best friend Martin was into Pink Floyd and his brother was into Scorpions.. My sister n I managed to get to the third row of AC/DC’s Flick of the Switch tour at the old Hemisphere Arena when Angus came out into the crowd a roadie knocked my sister into the ground. As I checked on her to see if she was ok, she was so excited because she had somehow managed to grab Angus by his shoe and was trying to take off for a souvenir and that’s why the roadie pushed her to the ground LOL..,that’s her brush with fame 😂😂
I am not a big fan, but personally I love Highway To Hell front to back and there is a large separation between that and the rest of their catalog. Not to say the rest of their catalog isn't good, but Highway to Hell is their evergreen record to me. Pete, any chance you could do a Saxon ranking sometime? I am starting to get into their catalog more this year but I am bouncing all over the place with their records, tough to choose!
First time on this site.Pete seems very real and fair. I like the way he comes across.Watched the AC/DC albums ranking.Disagree with some of it, but everyone has their choices. I would like to see an AEROSMITH ranking but am unable to find it, Any help would be appreciated. NO ONE BEATS AC/DC. I have seen them 51 times since 1976-all over the East coast. Saw Bonn 2x, and met Angus 2x. LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!
Ah, been waiting for this one! My favorite band. Doing the Aussie records: 16. Rock or Bust 15. Blow Up Your Video 14. The Razors Edge 13. High Voltage 12. Black Ice 11. Ballbreaker 10. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 9. Stiff Upper Lip 8. Flick of the Switch 7. Fly on the Wall 6. For Those About to Rock 5. T.N.T. 4. Powerage 3. Back in Black 2. Let There Be Rock 1. Highway to Hell
I don't see the attraction of Highway to Hell (good production - good energy - title track is a good anthem) 1 Powerage 2. High Voltage 3. Jailbreak 4. Back in Black 5. Dirty Deeds 6. Let there be Rock 7. Highway to Hell 8. For Those About to Rock 9.Flick of the Switch 10. Fly on the Wall
@@zundap100 The Razors Edge has a wonderful energy to it, but is unfortunately lacking in the songwriting department aside from a few obvious highlights.
Nice video! Your ranking would be pretty similar to mine. My #1 would be Powerage. I think of it as the AC/DC fan's AC/DC album. It only has a couple of relatively minor hits, so nothing worn out from radio overplay, but it's all killer, no filler. I agree about the later albums running too long too. For some reason they always wanted to take a few months to make a 70 minute album when fans would be happier if they knocked a 35-40 minute album out in a couple of weeks. Anyway, thanks for posting!
Powerage is VERY underrated. Down Payment Blues is one of my favorites.
One of 'DC's best,but very rarely done in concert! Why Angus why!
That is my favorite song by AC⚡DC! ...and my favorite album.
@@stephaneherringtoniowritin9180 That song is freaking heavy, they should so perform it but I wonder how it would sound without Bon?
@@spaceace4387
Like the other Bon Scott era songs sung by Brian?!!!
It might be on a DVD thinking about it,but I would have to go through them...
What's next to the moon is awesome
Love FLICK OF THE SWITCH. Great record. One of my favs.
Agreed, a very underrated album.
It is heavy, heavy 👍🏻👿
GREAT tunes
Flick Of The Switch is an underrated gem.
Totally agree. IMO, their last truly excellent album.
It was the last time Brian had his belting voice
Powerage #1 album it’s a mixed and balance of all styles of ACDC
Powerage is just Killer!
agree
Powerage was also the first album introducing Cliff williams
Powerage is the only album that you can hear and features Angus changing up his tone and guitar style to get a different lead sound and solo style than any other AC/DC album. After Powerage he went back to the standard formula.
I always thought Flick the Switch is underrated. Love that record.
Gregory Griffith I agree with you completely. Flick of the Switch kicks ass from top to bottom and it’s much more a Malcolm Young forward album., lots of rhythm. 🤘🏻
totally agree.so many good songs and a great hard groove to lots of them.Bedlam in Belgium is great.
Solid Songs throughout
Absolutely agree. The production is nice and raw, which is a good thing. The song "Badlands" is one of my top 10 AC/DC songs in their entire catalog.
Totally agree! This house is on fire and Rising Power are two of their best songs ever imo.
Flick of the switch is so fuckin underrated !!
I agree , I like Fly on the Wall too
Agreed, in my top 5.
That album would've been fantastic if Mutt Lange produced it.
@@damon7956 Tend to agree. Though the productions side sonic-ly was not bad. Songs were much stronger than For Those About to Rock. They were heavier as well. Just a little nip and tuck around the edges by a master producer would have helped out immensely
Magnus Wettermark AWESOME album.
For me it's Powerage all day long, hard rock bluesy perfection. But agree I think there is no really bad album.
"Riff Raff" is just an incredible track!
Love riff raff and sin city but from top to bottom not a weak song
love the Bon Scott era
Powerage is my favorite. After that, I don't really have an order of preference. They're all good.
you wouldn't put Back in Black up there at least?
@@MicahMicahel let there be rock also 🤘🏽
The Bon Scott era plus 'Back In Black' and 'For Those About to Rock' are the best of AC/DC IMO. There is only the odd highlight here and there from then on as far as I am concerned.
Once they got rich it all went downhill.
@@DeepSabbath9210 I think Malcolm's drinking and later health problems were a big factor too. He was the most creative in the band.
Well said.
Flick of the Switch should have been the follow-up album to Back in Black. It has the same feel and the substance and Power that Back in Black has. Not quite as strong but it's all there. AC DC were way too over ambitious when it came to For Those About to Rock. What's For Those About to Rock have besides the title track and a few somewhat Rockin Tunes like Let's get it Up and I put the finger on You and you can throw a Snowballed in there and that's about it. Go get Flick of the Switch and listen to it. It's much closer to Back in Black and once again definitely should have been the follow-up to Back in Black. Flick of the Switch is seriously underrated.
Idk razors edge and black ice are pretty solid, especially black ice, for AC/DC it's a pretty diverse album and I thought a really high note for malcolm to leave on
Thank you for this video. What stands out is the great RESPECT that you give this legendary band. Even the more forgettable albums had a couple great hooks. And at their best they are the essence of rock. Thanks Pete, your stock just went way up for me.
Yes! Been looking forward to this video. You just made my day!
Powerage is my favorite, best riffs, raw power and aggressive emotion in all of the solos, Bon's voice and personality and overall composition is super exciting and heavy hitting. I even read an interview with Angus Young years ago where Angus was asked what album was his favorite and lo and behold it was POWERAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool as shit stuff...thanks man for sharing! Powerage is my go to
Yes, and it's not only Angus' opinion...
Cliff says the same thing, but it was the first LP he played with them.
Let There Be Rock has always been my favorite! Great choice
These 4 tracks in particular: "Go Down", "Let There Be Rock", "Bad Boy Boogie" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" make the entire album worth owning. But yes, I'd rank it right up at the top along with "Back in Black" as their best!
Oh let there be Rock.
"A lot of us here aren't in Australia"... Classic Pete!
Star Child the Australian releases are actually so good.
It's ALWAYS been Powerage for me
Powerage/LTBR/Highway To Hell are untouchable. Powerage is the most underrated album in rock history imo and it's also Angus's favorite.
@@blacksabbath1022 Cliff's too!
Wow you’re so cool because that’s not a popular one. Unique person!
“Twos Up” from Blow Up Your Video
Love that song
I always loved “Powerage” the most. I think “sin city” is a beast of a song. As a guitar player I still enjoy putting this album on and jamming along. They are all great to play along to. Try to do what Malcolm does for an hour. Angus was the star on stage but Malcolm held the rhythm guitar down so tight that he deserves major props. I used to dream about what gig I would take if I could replace one rock star and Mal was my choice. Just bobbing your head and cranking out the rhythm in front of a wall of Marshall stacks.
Freakin' A right. Sin City is a BEAST of a song at LOUD decibels. KICKED IN THE TEETH AGAIN IS KILLER
Bro. I totally feel you on this. Bon Scott is my only real singer. Can't listen to TNT with Johnson. Need Bon and his gravel gin- soaked voice all over it
What's next to the moon
Agree. It’s a more ‘raw’ Highway to Hell. Every song is killer. Absolutely looooove Gone shooting
Gone shooting is another great track on that album. Good stuff!
amazing work, Pete! and congrats on 25k subs... and counting!
Mate I recently found your channel and I absolutely love your videos! It is so relaxing hearing you speak about something you are obviously so passionate and knowledgable about. Keep up the good work! Also, some suggestions: Motorhead, KISS, Ozzy. Cheers!
Fly on the Wall was always one of my favorites.
I love Fly on the wall!!! My first AC/DC album when I was only 9 and played it to death!!! Of course later I discovered Back in Black and all Bon Scott era, but I still think it is a great album, good riffs and many killer songs! I get very disappointed when people say it sucks…
for sure, gets hammered for no reason, about a sexy as acadaca got.
@@frankiecommisso48 You can’t tell me that Blow Up Your Video, Stiff Upper Lip and Rock Or Bust are better than Fly On The Wall… not in a million years.
Fly on the Wall is THE hidden gem. Its loaded with pure rock and not radio friendly enuff. It grows on you bc it jams. Back in Business again! 😛
Fly on the Wall is super underrated
Another great video. Love your channel Mr. Pardo.
Thanks Pete.
You got me back to listening to all my music collections.
I was at the Back in Black concert in Edmonton, Alberta, but all my favourite songs are from the earlier albums.
I remember Angus Young once said in an interview "We've been accused of releasing the same album 12 times. Thats bullshit. We've released the same album 14 times." And we love them for it. One of the few bands that doesnt mess with the formula. With every album you know what your getting before you even hear it.
Quote is 12,not 11 albums.
Angus nailed exactly why I’ve never been able to really get into this band with any kind of true desire, every album (and most of their songs) just all sound the same to me, but that’s a great quote for sure !
Angus is one cool dude. He even said one time that Malcolm was a better guitarist than him. In the early days Malcolm played lead and then told Angus he should play the solos so he could bang away on rhythm in the back.
EXACTLY! Simple fun and killer!
It was the donington interview where they played alongside van Halen who was their "competition"
I agree Flick Of The Switch so underrated prob my favorite Brian Johnson era album
Man oh man, I was just thinking the other day when or if you would include a list covering AC/DC... Awesome job!!! ... BTW, "Flick of the Switch" is one of my favorites from the early Brian Johnson years.
Always enjoy your ranking videos & I agree with you, I think the mood you are in, can definitely affect how you feel about albums differently!!🤘🏻
You're so spot on about Flick of the Switch. That's a dynamite album that is overlooked because of it's predecessors. Notable favorite is "Deep in the Hole"
Bedlam In Belgium \m/
"Badlands" would have to be my favorite track from that album, although "Landslide" is a close second. Great album!
Nervous Shakedown has to be my favourite on FOTS!
1980 was an amazing year
2 bands came out with new albums that had new lead singers
1 , Ac/dc Back in black with Brian
and
2 , Black Sabbath Heaven and hell with Dio
Both are the greatest classic albums ever.
Just discovered your channel about a month ago and really enjoy Ranking the Albums segment. Being in my mid 50's it is nice to see someone who has the same passion for music. I grew up in upstate NY in the Albany area listing to WPYX 106. I loved the way the DJ's used to put an album on and drop the needle any place they wanted and you got to hear the deeper tracks...that's what turned me onto albums instead of buying just singles. I miss those days. Now I get my deeper tracks from CZcams. Times change..but we still keep rockin!!!
Well stated. We all agree
New to the channel. Your reviews are great! You get to the point and you respect everyone’s opinions as you go. Keep it up and know there’s lots of us who love the channel. Ride on.
Thank you for ranking AC/DC . 🎤🎸🎵🥁
I really like "soul stripper" and "overdose"
Overdose is my favorite
Hi there it was nice to hear your ranking of all the AC/DC albums! I'm a lifelong AC/DC and I've been listening to them for 40 years. I think I pretty much agree with your ranking....wow. Thanks for the video Pete!
Yessss! I've been waiting for this.
Fly On The Wall is imho criminally underrated. My favorite
Totally! "Playing with Girls" is the shit!
Fly on the Wall was a wonderful album with adjoining video. The whole album was awesome!!! Fly on the wall, Playing with girls, Sink the pink, Stranger, Shake your Foundations---Damn Good Tunes!!!
In my top 5 for this band.
I think this album would rank higher if the production had not been so awful - Brian Johnson sounds like Noddy Holder singing in your neighbour’s outhouse and the drums don’t sound great either. As it is I’m surprised it did as well as it did.
Alco Power fly on the wall isn’t that great compared to other albums.
I have 2 favorite albums by AC/DC - Bon Scott - Highway To Hell Brian Johnson - Black In Black
There is so much more. Go deeper on the earlier stuff. Bon Scott
Absolutely spot on for me, couldn't agree more.
It’s very cliche to pick those 2.. being their 2 biggest albums. Go deeper. You’ll be shocked
@@djentyman4002 I did go deeper originally,.. Then they released 'Highway to hell' and 'Back in black'.. I'm 54, it all started with 'Let there be rock' in 1977 for me.
Jon Shaw that’s a great start
Great show as usual Pete. Such a great band that never disappoints. My ranking of their catalog could vary on any given day but not a bad album in their discography including their latest (Power Up) that came out after this show.
Great stuff, Pete...looking forward to the jeff young show, thanks
Black Ice is a classic! Rock n Roll dream
Powerage is number 1 for me. Down Payment Blues, Riff Raff, Sin City, Gone Shootin. Four of their best songs there. The album from start to finish is bluesy rock perfection
Powerage is god tier I agree with you, although high voltage and DDDDC is just phenomenal stuff for their first 2 albums.
Love these lists Pete! Really good thought provoking stuff that has made me revisit some artist catalogs again and found stuff I missed. For AC/DC I like the order but would have ranked Highway #1 and Let There Be Rock #2. Not sure if you have ever done a Van Halen one and I missed it but would love to see that. Rock on 🤘🤘🤘
Hi Pete. Great review. Here's a hi from Brazil.
My favorite albums
1: Highway To Hell
2: Let There Be Rock
3: Powerage
4: High Voltage
5: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
6: Black In Black
As you can tell I love the Bon Scott era Brian Johnson era is also great also but honestly there isn't a bad album in their discography!!!
My first concert I saw them in August 1979 at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Most underrated is Flick Of The Switch most overrated is Black In Black I love it but kinda (definitely) overplayed. Shazbot Nanu Nanu :)
I agree completely. Bon was the best.
@TheThonyahawk: I can also agree with your AC/DC album ranking. 🎸
I have also endured my severe tinnitus, which I have had since an AC/DC concert, with composure for 20 years. 📣
@@bertolo6524 Oh man sorry to hear about the tinnitus.
@@TheTonyahawkThanks, but no problem, I love AC/DC anyway!
I am now a bit more cautious and pay attention to my ears when I go to rock concerts.
This is a definitive kick ass list!
Love it. I am so agreed to this.
Nobody can gravel like Bon Scott. He should have done Back in Black in fact there is some kind of comparison between Johnson and Scott on CZcams here on the that song. Not sure whether it is for real or not but his version I think is even more killer!
Bon Scott - bar none one of the top 5 rock n' roll frontmen (tremendous frontmen, not necessarily tremendous "singer"; there is a difference) to ever command a fuckin' stage. One of the greatest, most likeable gentle souls also. Miss you Bon.
as was diamond dave.
Joseph Anthony Angel yes for me that’s the great divide: unworldly talent and skill versus someone who sounds like they’ve lived the lyrics.
Bon Scott, Ozzy and others are the latter for me.
I prefer the Bon Scott era but Back In Black is certainly legendary. Hells Bells is a favorite of mine from the Brian Johnson era.
@@mck7646
Bon Scott bro. Can't dig T.N.T with Johnson. Need gravel voice perfection. Shot down in Flames, Sin City, Kicked in the Teeth
@@jeffdubuque5622 Jeff Roth - when he was ON - no doubt was a great frontman. He was also off a LOT (vocally and otherwise). I think Sammy Hagar pound for pound was much more reliable.
At last! Been waiting for this one! Great! Sx
Great list. I enjoy your discussion. Looking forward to seeing Jeff Young. Also looking forward to your Cheap Trick list.
Hey Pete! How about The Cult? They're my favorite band and they are still making albums! Make my day.
Most definitely! The Cult was my first love rock-wise. When Electric came out, that changed me from mid-80s Pop music to rock. Plastic fantastic lobster telephone (someone must have been real high to come up with those lyrics - lol)
They replaced mighty Zeppelin as my fave with that album. Mostly because it took me from being a fan of a band that had already broken up to an up an comer. They haven’t let me down since.
#1 Powerage, #2 all remaining Bon Scott albums (order changes depending on mood), #3 Back in Black. That's it, end of list.
Great video Pete. They are in my top 3 bands of all time. Great number 1 in Let There Be Rock. My personal favourite is probably still Back In Black.
Once again, x- lent selection, Pete. Veeeery happy to hear thta you´re going to cover Cheap Trick´s Top 10 Songs YEAAAH! My favourite AC/DC´s album is Highway to Hell followed real closely by Back In Black (what a comeback!) Cheers from Rio/ Brazil - André
For me Powerage has always been my favourite, followed by Highway To Hell, Back In Black, Let There Be Rock, The Oz version of T.N.T (always preferred the Bon era) and that's no discredit to Brian (love the fella). I agree Stiff Upper Lip is dull - though I love the last track Give It Up.
Hey Pete. Were you as happy as my friends and I when we first picked up Back in Black? We were not sure if they could go on without Bon, but they took it to the house and we were so happy for the band and knew Brian could keep em going forward!
I love your album ranking videos. 👍🏻
Totally agree with you on the ranking order. Keep up the good work.
"What's next to the moon" on Powerage has been consistently my favorite AcDC song
I recently just heard that song and it's SOOO good
So catchy man love that song
Oooohhh, it's so sweet seeing many people can't accept the fact that someone with a great music taste like Pete is a huge Kiss fan! Gooo Pete! And do whatever Kiss ranking you like. Maybe makeup studio and live albums?
And I really can't wait to see video with Miles Davis material!!!!
Only makeup years. Don't want 80s and 90s crap especially without Ace.
Thanks Pete I’ve been hanging out for you to rank the AC/DC records 🤘🏻
Your top five I own and love...
All I really need.
Killer deep tracks on those records 🤘🍺🎶
Ball Breaker’s title track is very powerful. I love it when it’s loud. Also, the live version is quite nice. I saw the tour and it was so cool.
The live version on no bull is crankin and heavy.
Let there be rock introduced me to this band. We all have our favorites but this is mine.
As far as the bands I'm familiar with to very familiar with (maybe even an authority on a few) your picks have been pretty close to mine but in almost all of them there's a few albums I've never even heard of which has been humbling lol There's also been quite a few bands you've talked about I've never heard of lol I thought I knew more about the scene. Humbling and well worth it for the education.
Thank you very much, I am going to buy some AC / DC discs, therefore the video was very helpful. Thanks!!!
Flick of the Switch = AC/DC's best Brian Johnson-era album. Heavy as hell grooves with memorable choruses and great guitar solos.
Hugs from Brasil 🇧🇷!
Pete, I am new to your channel and have to say, I am deeply impressed with both your collection and broad knowledge of music. Something you may not be aware of, in Australia in the late 70s and through to the 80s, Australia had a treally vibrant live band pub rock culture, this is the environment that AC/DC was born out of. Bands had plenty of work and usually worked 7 nights a week. It was a really competitive environment so if you were not good, you didn't last very long. Other bands that you may be interested in that were also born in this environment are bands like The Angels, The Saints, Midnight Oil and Cold Chisel, just to mention a few. It was a really exciting time for music. I suggest you listen to Midnight Oils first two Albums, Midnight Oil '78 and Head Injuries '79 (especially Head Injuries). They were about the best pub rock band I have ever seen, their live shows are legendary. Keep up the good work.
AC/DC One Of All Time Favorite I Got Full Box Set Cds And I Got AC/DC Live Concert On DVD’s I Love It
You Still Done Good On CZcams Channel Keep It Up And Heavy Metal Man 🤘🏻👍🏼😀
Powerage has always been my favorite. Very underrated and to me had a unique sound from all the other bon Scott albums, total masterpiece!
Great ranking, next you should do Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Kiss, and Van Halen
great video!! thx
Kickass video, Pete! AC/DC has always been one of my favourite bands. Here's my top 5 albums from these guys:
1. Highway to Hell
2. Back in Black
3. Powerage
4. High Voltage
5. For Those About to Rock
"Let there be Rock!"
Love Let There Be Rock!! So raw yet so fat, warm and tubey.
Great pick Pete nice done AC/DC Top albums all of them
You have nailed it again !
Let There Be Rock is the best AC/DC album ever !!
Saw them on the 'Powerage' tour,front row,leaning on the stage.
One of the best live gigs I have ever seen.
Thanks again for a great review !
i always thought powerage was pronounced power age and not poweridge? its actually my number 1 ac/dc album however its pronounced
Same! But then I read an interview with Bon where he says it's pronounced 'poweridge'...regardless, it's the greatest album!
@@gideonsugarman39 i actaully saw an interview with angus talking about the album and he said it as power age so i guess me and u are right lol
Potato potahto.
@@yowodup6094 not really. your assessment is words spoken differently, but meaning the same. powerage and poweridge have different meanings
Let there be lists!!
Great video Pete, really enjoyed it. I was pretty much with you all the way though would have put Flick of the Switch higher, and your number three choice would have been my number one. For my money, the best AC/DC albums are the ones that have Phil Rudd on drums.
better you than me pete very well done👍🏻i liked your order ī probably have black ice as there 3rd brian era and powerage numero uno but kudos on your choices☝🏻
1. "Powerage"
2. "Back in Black"
then in any order, the rest of Bon Scott era and starting with "For Those About To Rock" and then the rest of their albums.
You nailed it, in the length of a tweet!
Thank god powerage is finally getting the love it deserves. I feel that for most hardcore AC/DC fans Powerage is usually in the top 2-3. For me, it’s their best.
My favorite ones in no particular order: High Voltage; Back in Black; Highway to Hell; Razor's Edge.
Excellent ranking Pete. I've been waiting for AC/DC on this series for a long while! For me, Back in Black would be top on most days of the week, it's such an excellent album. Let There Be Rock is a very close second, the title track and Whole Lotta Rosie are absolute killer. As you mention, there isn't a single bad AC/DC album. Nice to see For Those About To Rock getting some recognition, a great album but overshadowed by its predecessor.
Great ranking of a great band.
Pretty close to my list Pete. Heavy on the Bon Scott albums at the top. I like Highway To Hell number one followed closely by Powerage with its underrated tracks like Riff Raff!
Riff Raff - best song in the world. Ever!
There is only ONE tune that makes me SNARL on playback during air guitar 🎸
"SIN CITY"
"So spin that wheel, cut that pack
And roll those loaded dice
Bring on the dancing girls
And put the champagne on ice
I'm goin' in...
Nice Video as always! Would you consider doing worst to best of Alan parsons project? Would be interesting to see you rank those albums! Keep up the good work. Cheers from an old school music lover from sweden!
It warms the cockles of my heart that you gave Powerage the love it deserves: kick ass album! However, I was a bit surprised that you didn't mention the song "Playing with Girls" when reviewing the Fly on the Wall album. It seems I'm the only one who thinks that song is killlllllller. I always put it as the first song on my AC-DC playlist
well I been a AC/DC Fan since the late 70's when I seen them live & they back up Kiss & man they were unbelievable they were 5 Aussie banging away on their instruments & Bon & Angus were doing their thing on stage & off stage & the way Bon sang like it was his last breath & how he was so full of Rock & Roll energy I still say that was my favourite rock & roll gig of all time & I seen a lot of rock & roll gigs in my time being in my early 50s u can imagine how many rock & roll gigs I been to I have to be honest that the Bon Scott records are all my favourite records but not to take away from Brian Johnson records they are all really great records but if I had to choose I would of loved would it be like if Bon was still alive & made those records that Brian made I think I would sell my soul just to hear those records song by Bon I miss Bon & I hope he is in Rock & Roll Heaven were ever he is!!!
Pete, some suggestions for the 'ranking' show: Carcass, Cathedral, Voivod, Accept, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Motörhead, Ozzy, Ramones, Van Der Graaf Generator
He did Led Zepplin already :)
@@TheTonyahawk Thanks for the heads up. It's so many bands that I suspect I might have chosen some he already did.
Saxon too
@@renzocarlosarroyogarnica5045 I didn't mention Saxon 'cos I thought he had ranked 'em, already! Should've switched 'Zep' for Saxon. :)
Jefferson Camargo: Hi. PETE - like 2 weeks ago ? Did Lynyrd Skynyrd. Pretty recently
Fairly good list, those 90s ACDC albums are very under rated and should be heard more, personally I couldn't rank these it's like asking who's your favorite child but if I had to choose I'd say powerage #1. Good video
Summer of 1977 I’m 9 years old growing up on the west side of San Antonio Tx n my neighbors Joe n Roy in their early teens.. I’m in their room looking thru their album collection n I see the album cover of Let There Be Rock and I recall saying AC/DC.. in awe of the album cover they looked over at me n told me play it.. I put the needle on Let There Be Rock and instantly became one of their biggest fans...
Great story! Love that!
That's how it happens..drop the needle and watch yourself fall in love...
Bill H thx my sister n my other neighbor, Reymundo from across the street were Judas Priest fanatics, my younger brother Eddie was u guessed it Maiden fan...Moses from down the street was big on Sabbath, my brother from another mother Mike was Van Halen, my best friend Martin was into Pink Floyd and his brother was into Scorpions..
My sister n I managed to get to the third row of AC/DC’s Flick of the Switch tour at the old Hemisphere Arena when Angus came out into the crowd a roadie knocked my sister into the ground. As I checked on her to see if she was ok, she was so excited because she had somehow managed to grab Angus by his shoe and was trying to take off for a souvenir and that’s why the roadie pushed her to the ground LOL..,that’s her brush with fame 😂😂
I am not a big fan, but personally I love Highway To Hell front to back and there is a large separation between that and the rest of their catalog. Not to say the rest of their catalog isn't good, but Highway to Hell is their evergreen record to me.
Pete, any chance you could do a Saxon ranking sometime? I am starting to get into their catalog more this year but I am bouncing all over the place with their records, tough to choose!
Mike N if your not a big fan! You might like them more from their Australian releases they are killer albums.
Both Powerage and Fly On The Wall are criminally underrated
Where do you get these ratings from?
@@gogoyubari366 it’s my personal opinion just like Pete’s rankings are his personal opinion
First time on this site.Pete seems very real and fair. I like the way he comes across.Watched the AC/DC albums ranking.Disagree with some of it, but everyone has their choices. I would like to see an AEROSMITH ranking but am unable to find it, Any help would be appreciated.
NO ONE BEATS AC/DC. I have seen them 51 times since 1976-all over the East coast. Saw Bonn 2x, and met Angus 2x.
LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!
Spot on bro love ur passion respect Hua!!!!!
Any Bon Scott is my favorite. Love ACDC but that Dude could sing.
Vinegar voice was powerful and epic
Ah, been waiting for this one! My favorite band. Doing the Aussie records:
16. Rock or Bust
15. Blow Up Your Video
14. The Razors Edge
13. High Voltage
12. Black Ice
11. Ballbreaker
10. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
9. Stiff Upper Lip
8. Flick of the Switch
7. Fly on the Wall
6. For Those About to Rock
5. T.N.T.
4. Powerage
3. Back in Black
2. Let There Be Rock
1. Highway to Hell
Very good, solid list
I like Black Ice so much I would put it in my top ten and I like Flick of the Switch more than Fly on the Wall but I agree with most of this.
I don't see the attraction of Highway to Hell (good production - good energy - title track is a good anthem)
1 Powerage
2. High Voltage
3. Jailbreak
4. Back in Black
5. Dirty Deeds
6. Let there be Rock
7. Highway to Hell
8. For Those About to Rock
9.Flick of the Switch
10. Fly on the Wall
14. The Razors Edge? This is much better album than nr.14, I think it is nr 9.
@@zundap100 The Razors Edge has a wonderful energy to it, but is unfortunately lacking in the songwriting department aside from a few obvious highlights.
Right on!! Let There Be Rock was the album that got me hooked. "Ruby Ruby where you been so long? " Your top 5 is exactly what I tell people.
Nice video!
Your ranking would be pretty similar to mine. My #1 would be Powerage. I think of it as the AC/DC fan's AC/DC album. It only has a couple of relatively minor hits, so nothing worn out from radio overplay, but it's all killer, no filler.
I agree about the later albums running too long too. For some reason they always wanted to take a few months to make a 70 minute album when fans would be happier if they knocked a 35-40 minute album out in a couple of weeks.
Anyway, thanks for posting!
Good stuff! I love Powerage! Who cares if it made the radio. Like you said, all killer no filler!
@@rangerrick222 I like that it didn't get killed on the radio! It means nothing on the album is worn out!