| AC/DC | Primary Artist |
| Bon Scott | Vocals, Group Member |
| Mark Evans | Bass |
| Phil Rudd | Drums, Group Member |
| Cliff Williams | Bass |
| Angus Young | Guitar, Group Member |
| Malcolm Young | Guitar, Group Member |
| Mark Tufty Evans | Bass, Group Member |
| George Marino | Mastering |
| Mark Opitz | Engineer |
| Harry Vanda | Producer |
| Bob Defrin | Art Direction |
| Murray Engleheart | Liner Notes |
| George Young | Producer |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
It was on this album that AC/DC formulated their now classic hard, 4/4, no crap sound to a tee. From the start of the distortion-laden Go Down to the fuzzed out, semi out of control, amp-busting end to 'Whole Lotta Rosie', the band is in overload throughout. 'Go Down' has an infectious , rhythic riff that makes you tap or stomp your feet. 'Dog Eat Dog' is a straight forward, in your face testament to the unfairness of life. 'Let There Be Rock' proves that you can create much drama with just 4 chords-- it's all in how they're played. Bad Boy Boogie is a defiant, unabashedly proud anthem of lechery. 'Overdose', the slow song of the group, is the closest thing to a love song here, but blasted out with a B/A/E staccato chord progression that pounds one into submission, and it even starts with Malcolm Young playing a B7 chord -- most of AC/DC's chords are major or 5th. Problem Child is every bad boy's dream scenario. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be is a good 'been done wrong' song and of course 'Whole Lotta Rosie', with it's towering staccato base riff just blows any hope of a ballad in the mix completely out of the water--if you listen closely near the end, you can actually hear Angus Young's amplifier blowing out. This whole album has an incredibly live, one-take feel. Too bad all bands can't get it this good on live takes with no overdubs. Simply put, a loud joy to hear, and blistering proof of this band's energy.
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Posted October 1, 2010
One of the most influencial if not thee most influencial hardrock records ever. This is heavy metal in its purest form. It just defines the style perfectly. High screeching vocals, wild guitarsoloing, 4/4 rhythms and chugging chords. All down with 100% rock n roll energy. And offcourse you've got the longhaired jeans, T-shirts and sportshoes look just like a proper heavy metal band should look. An absolute rock classic that no rocker should be without!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
this is an awsome cd bon scott is the best angus has some killer riffs . let there be rock , hell aint a bad place to be and whole lot of rosie are the best
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Posted October 1, 2010
Lets talk AC/DC. They were an underrated band until Highway to hell, and of course Bon Scott would die and they would replace him with lead screecher Brian Johnson. As a result Back in Black would be released and it would be there last Truly great album, but dont get me wrong they were good albums after that, they were just not as good. Now, AC/DC before Highway to hell is somthing music critics rarly speak of. As for this album, its right up there with Highway to hell and Back in Black. It has everything you want in a great rock album.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This album, AC/DC´s second international release after High Voltage, is one of the most underrated albums of all time. The eight-track record features one of the most amazing displays of guitars, sly vocals and musical thought ever put down on record. If you love guitar playing and especailly solos, you won´t be disappointed with this album. In Let There Be Rock (the album, not the song) you can testify exactly how talented Angus and Malcolm Young are (remember that Angus plays the solos, but Malcolm is the brains behind the masterpieces). If you want to headbang for an hour by yourself or if you want to throw a party for a hundred friends, you can´t go wrong with this album. From the provocative ´Go Down´ to the beginning as told by Bon Scott in ´Let There Be Rock´ to the live classic of ´Whole Lotta Rosie´ this album is guaranteed to make you want to buy more of them. To me, this is the best album AC/DC has produced in the 70s, better than Highway To Hell, but just better because Highway To Hell is an excellent album as well. If you want to know exactly what AC/DC is all about, all you have to do is buy this album and hope that they release a new album, because we miss them!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
AC/DC's second album, Let There Be Rock seems like a bestselling album. Dog Eat Dog is an awesome song. Every song on Let There Be Rock is an awesome song. Problem Child is also on AC/DC's Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Enjoy this album.
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Posted October 1, 2010
By far the best recording ever. I own only one AC/DC recording. Because none of the others compared.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Perfect vocals, excellent guitar work, especially on the title track. With songs like "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "Problem Child, you gotta love the album.
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Posted October 1, 2010
i love the fact that the guitars on this album are left at their rawest as opposed to other ac/dc records. they sound as if sm-57s were stuck in front of the marshalls and vanda/young just hit record on the tape machine! i think this makes for the rawest, most rockin', most honest sound for ac/dc. the vocals provided by bon scott gives ac/dc it's personality that brian johnson never quite managed impose on the band.
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Let There Be Rock, the fourth AC/DC album -- and first to see simultaneous international release -- is as lean and mean as the original lineup ever got. Shaved down to the bone -- there are only eight tracks, giving this a lethal efficiency even with a couple of meandering jams -- this is a high-voltage, brutal record, filled with "Bad Boy Boogie." It has a bit of a bluesier edge than other AC/DC records, but this is truly the sound of the band reaching its peak. There''s the near majesty of "Let There Be Rock," there''s Bon Scott acknowledging with a wink that "Hell Ain''t a Bad Place to Be," and then there''s the monumental "Whole Lotta Rosie." Which gets down...