LP AC/DC T.N.T. blue Albert OZ ONLY g/f BON SCOTT Ex+

	A$		62
	$		41

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This record has been cleaned and played through completely both sides on a Lenco L75 Turntable as well as visually inspected under a bright halogen desk lamp to provide an accurate grading.
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Australian only gate-fold issue
ALBERT label # APLPA.016

CONDITION

LABELS :- clean both sides

DESCRIPTION

Consistently hailed as one of the best Hard Rock albums ever laid down. Certainly an iconic Australian album and undeniably a true ‘classic’. Because of the lack of an international release, it rarely gets the kudos it deserves even though the majority of these songs have endured the test of time…. a shame really because many Aussies rate this as the bands numero-uno LP and that in itself is a big call.

AC/DC’s influence on Australian music can never be understated. They will forever be legends and paved the way for hard rock both at home and abroad influencing more bands than you could keep count of and 30 years on are still going strong …. alas without Bon.

Not an easy album to acquire these days in such superb condition.

MORE NOTES

Released only 10 months after their debut - the Australian version of High Voltage - this album marked an important shift in the AC/DC sound. The guitars are hard and heavy, the swagger is as prominent as ever and this is genuine Rock ‘n’ Roll. The age of the members plays an important role in the approach of this album. Angus was just a wee pup at 20 and all the other members were in their early 20s or late teens. All except for Mr. Scott that is. The brazen, captivating, coarse front-man Bon Scott was 29. He leads the way with his irrepressible cheek and flamboyant attitude. Bon Scott was AC/DC. Not to say AC/DC died with him, but from ’74-’80, he was the man. The singlet-wearing, mullet-sporting Scotsman is as compelling a front-man as there’s just about ever been. And his attitude sets the tone for, and is arguably the focal point of, T.N.T..
The rock-anthem It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock ‘N’ Roll) opens the album delivered with the passion and forcefulness that went on to become Scott’s trademark. The guitar work is heavy and loud and the bagpipe is used to great effect throughout. This is one of the iconic AC/DC songs, and the thumping beat is relentless for five minutes. It’s one of the most widely-known and loved AC/DC tracks ever. Enter ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer’ with Scott as aggressive and leering as ever. The lingering power chords interact adeptly with the drums and the simple guitar intro is textbook AC/DC. This is kind of the subdued, mellow big cousin of Rocker. Both are solid, rockin’ tracks and reinforce the theme of a band emerging from the shadow of anonymity on to the national (at the time, soon to be international) stage. Rocker is one of the fastest AC/DC songs and Scott’s raspy, rapid-fire vocals lead the line of attack. The drumming is furious and Angus breaks out into solos several times. At less than three minutes, this rockabilly number is the shortest song on the album by some distance, and as hectic, energetic and bustling as AC/DC get.
T.N.T. is the song that best sums up AC/DC. It’s abrasive, provocative and full of attitude. The lyrics are full of confidence and conviction, with Scott’s undeniable sense of nonchalance. “Lock up you daughter, Lock up your wife. Lock up your back door and run for your life…”. The infamous “Oi!” is brilliant. It gives off the ocker attitude from the first few bars, and the larrikin spirit that so embodies AC/DC is unmistakable. As its name suggests, this is an explosive hard rock song which sees AC/DC at their finest.
The brooding, menacing Live Wire builds supremely with the crisp guitar chords introducing the drums, bass and eventually the vocals. The chorus is certainly one of the catchiest on the album. Scott’s vocals are at their most effective, ranging from subdued, almost spoken-word, to full-blooded, ballsy cries of “I’m a live wire… I’m a live wire”. The slow and the heavy are interwoven seamlessly here.
The markedly upbeat High Voltage continues the cheek and attitude of the album in one of the band’s most popular and enduring songs. The song describes the sound impeccably - “High voltage, Rock ‘n’ Roll”. The guitars are again simple and distorted, and the riff played under the solo really gets the track flowing. High Voltage only helps to underline the strength of this album - a feature perhaps more prominent than on many of its descendants.
The slower, sedate The Jack provides a welcome change of tempo after a relentless opening 10 minutes, the clever lyrics striking an immediate chord with Aussie male audiences.

SONGS
It’s A Long Way To The Top ( If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll )
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer
The Jack
Livewire
T.N.T.
Rocker
Can I Sit Next to You Girl
High Voltage
School Days.

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