Review: AC/DC 'Power Up'
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- Опубліковано 12 лис 2020
- Join Pete Pardo for a review of the new AC/DC release 'Power Up'. #acdc
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“It is what you expect... but it’s high quality of what you expect”
This is the perfect statement!
Yeah,i was pleasantly surprized how fresh it sounds. It's not a life changer but it is one of their better albums in long time. I'm glad they are back!
Just when you thought all was lost, AC/DC arrives to save the day and year.
It reminds me of when it seemed all was lost, then AC/DC stormed the beaches at Normandy.
For me personally this is their best since Back in Black, I can't stop listening.
Yeah, Brian Johnson is amazing on this record.
Especially on "demon fire"!
Ya he was on fire for sure!!!
And Through The Mists Of Time .
That album is a home run! Memorable, sounds great, Brian Johnson screaming up a storm yeah this album is damn gold
This album is very good and by far the best album by ACDC we've had in years and great review!!
pretty crazy how these guys still put out these great tracks after so long, awesome job
A top 5 group in my lifetime. Seen them many , many times at the MEADOWLANDS NJ and MADISON SQUARE GARDEN NYC since the early 80s! Own everything! This album is very good. Thx PETE!!👍💯
Metallands
Pete, you are a class act and I always appreciate your passion, honesty and knowledge in music. Keep up the great work sir!🤘🏻
I really like Demon Fire and Through the Mists of Time . Classic AC/DC .
Through the mist of time is my favorite song on the album
@@tylerpatterson4787 Yes , it's one of best on the album
This is a solid AC/DC album. There are even some 'Fly on the Wall' moments here and there! 🤘😎🤘
That,s fitting since Fly on the Wall sucks!
@@stephanea5364 We can agree to disagree. I love Fly on the Wall. 😎
@@haitolawrence5986 I hate when they do verse-no bridge-then a chorus like this : title of the song - another short line - title of the song sung the same way - another short line sung the same way as the other - verse - no bridge - chorus like I just explained - no build up to solo - solo - chorus till you puke. That AC/DC is really boring to me when I know that on many albums and songs when they are inspired, they really do more in the confines of the box they're in. They'll mix things up a bit, have a good bridge before the chorus, an imaginative intro who create a mood and a good build up before the solo explodes in your face. That AC/DC is magical. But anyway, still happy they're here and still put albums out. Legends.
@@stephanea5364 I enjoyed both your insight and criticism. It will never be 1980 or earlier again of course. Trust me, I was there and it was awesome! Still AC/DC has delivered some absolute classics since then. As you said...they're Legends! 😎
@@haitolawrence5986 Trough the Mist of Time is my favorite on this record. Demon's Fire starts great but that chorus is exactly like i mentioned. Anyway happy if you like it. Rock on!
Absolutely the best AC/DC album since "Ballbreaker" (which is criminally underrated!). I´ve been a fan since 1990 so "The Razor´s Edge" and "Ballbreaker" (especially) are very important albums for me. And "Pwr/Up" is right next to them!! Great review, thanks for it!
Ballbreaker is a great album. ...raunchy and raw.
I didn’t expect to enjoy this record so much. Holy cow! The world needs this. Brian sounds great. No substance to the lyrics. I might have been confused if there was substance. Yeah, a great ac/dc record. Love it and can’t stop chewing on these riffs and catchy turn arounds.
You're right...the lyrics are nothing.
Two great albums this year. Blue Oyster Cult and AC/DC. Who could ask for more. Well maybe I'll something from Frank Marino would be nice.
You forgot Testament-Titans of Creation. The best of the bunch...
Hendrix Maui......
The more you Listen, the more you love....This lineup is great, the sound is precious, love the álbum.This is my band.
Love the positive review! I've been a fan of AC/DC since I picked up For Those About To Rock in the early 80's as a kid, and this band is still damn solid. I was a huge fan of Rock Or Bust, so I'm thrilled to hear good things about the new album.
Stevie Young is actually in his second stint with the band. He filled in for Malcom in '88 during their Blow Up Your Video tour. I'm so happy you are enjoying the album Pete and look forward to your videos.
I didn’t know that!
He has also worked with all three drummers the band has had. I saw that ‘88 tour and we didn’t realize it was Stevie until Brian introduced him during the show.
@@johnrosier1686 Yeah, I read that Stevie actually looked a lot like Malcom and so unless he was pointed out not many knew it was him.
@@acdc09 he did. He was a little taller but other than that he was spot on. At the time of the show I was not aware that Malcolm was in rehab. Stevie did a good job and most folks probably would not have noticed.
his 3rd stint. the "1st" was way back in 1988...the latter part of blow up your video tour. ok? that is how i remember it. and am an avid ac/dc fan right here. :) Bobby.
I'm listening to it right now. "Demon Fire" is my favourite. You can't go wrong with AC/DC!
I 100% agree about the backing vocals, they really take a lot of the songs to the next level. Solid album top to bottom. So awesome to see them hitting on all cylinders at this stage in their career!
You can always count on AC⚡DC to deliver the goods,especially in 2020 when we need it the most. For those about to rock...
I just reached the point that I can feed my cat on social security and a new AC/DC album is released. Turns out it's pretty damned good too. The worst part for me is worrying that with their long breaks between albums that this might be their last. I wondered the same thing when Rock Or Bust was released, but in all fairness if they call it a day after the inevitable tour, Power Up would be an amazing album to end with. Rosie would be proud.
It's AC/DC at their very best. Never thought it would happen after everything that's happened over the last five years. This album deserves a live audience when it can happen, it's fucking tremendous!
First solid album since Ballbreaker. I was actually blown away by how much i like this album.
I totally agree
BLack ice is their best ¨recent¨ album.
@@spectorfriend no way.
@@spectorfriend ballbreaker was there last great album but I bought stiff upper lip when it came out and didn't give it a chance. But on listening recently there's a few great songs on it.
@@martymartin2894 yeah like Meltdown !
Stevie is the son of Angus' oldest brother
So nephew
That’s correct Stevie’s father Stephen was the oldest of all the Young siblings.
I remember Stevie in the Starfighters.
@@mrjw6701 its george young that is the eldest brother which is stevies father, george was in the easybeats a great australian band from the 60s i think stevie was named after the lead singer of the easybeats stevie wright
I've just preordered my Alice Cooper "Detroit Stories" Cd/DVD of Amazon today. Looking forward to the release date.
Sounds like a winner!! Excellent review Pete well done as always.
This new AC/DC for me is a killing album. The line up of the band is exactly the line up I was waiting for. I agree on your statement that this is an album we all were watiting for during this covid-19 time.
When I listen to the album I also start to fantasize that probably huge parts of this album were writen some blocks away from me. I live in the Netherlands, in a small village called Aalten...and guess what: Angus Young lives in the village of Aalten for decades. In this village everyone is living in each other's backyard.
First! I like the first song, " Realize".
Their best album since Back in Black, but I have to say that Flick and Fly are so underreated!!
No Axl on vocals? That's some great news!
It certainly is!!!
Lol 😂
In my own opinion I think he’s good in GNR but he wasn’t the right fit in AC/DC
Thank Christ for that !
Yeah no comparison to having Brian Johnson but I will say it was cool of All to want to step in and help one of his favorite bands and for what it is worth he did take it seriously and was a professional and respectful and did the job with no drama. But yeah am I glad he's not singing still for ACDC?? Definitely!! He is best in his own band for sure.
Putting my blatant bias love of this band aside.. this is one hell of an album. Rock Solid from go to woe. I can’t stop smiling. Great review. Cheers from Oz 🇦🇺
There are two AC/DC, the AC/DC who exploit everything they have inside their box they're in with great build ups, some great bridges, some structures twists and lot of creativity to push their boundaries as much as they can in their box they put themselves in by being simple. That AC/DC can really create moods. You can hear that on Back in Black, Highway to Hell, Powerage and on songs like Razors Edge, Dogs of War, The Furor, For those about to Rock, Ride On.
And there are the uninspired AC/DC, who keep it really simple, on the edge of being dumb without any bridges, a really simple chorus and verses, You can find that AC/DC on Fly on the Wall, for example, where the songs have repetitive chorus (sing the title, have another line, sing the title the same way again, etc.) And that new record is like that. No creativity, just going the easy route, like Airborne does since their first record.
Great record. One of the best of 2020. Brian sounds incredible.
Stevie Young is the son of Malcolm and Angus's oldest brother Steve Young Sr. Making him Angus and Malcolm's nephew, he will be 64 next month! He fits in perfectly with the band because his Dad, Steve Sr. was 20 years older than Malcolm and 22 years older than Angus. Stevie Young is actually the same age as Malcolm when he passed away.
Stevie is 3 years younger than Malcolm. Stevie was born in 1956 and Malcolm in 1953.
@@mrjw6701 yes, sorry, Malcom was 64 when he passed
In the doom and gloom of 2020, thank god for ACDC salvaging some feel good factor. Personally so pleased for Brian being back he's such a lovely bloke
My favorite band of all time!! So Happy to have a new album after all the turmoil/questions. I preordered this from the AC/Dc store and I should have it by Sunday according to them.
Best Album since Flick of the Switch imo......Johnson sounds fresh like in the 80ies...great..
Stevie Young is the nephew of Angus and Malcolm. Sadly, Malcolm passed away a few years ago.
Most addicting album I have bought in a long time! Love this album! Excellent review Pete!
Totally agree got my vinyl today listened to it once and it is totally memorable really enjoyed it glad that ac/dc saves 2020
Great review Pete. I plan on sitting down tonight and listening to it all the way through.
Great review Pete. I love this album.Witch’s spell is one of my favorites from the album.
I've only come across this channel in lockdown. Even when I dont agree, it's always very fair.
I just listened to this album and I love love love it! Best in a long time imo. I’ll be picking up the CD tomorrow. A must have if you are even a casual fan.
Pete: There’s no “Power Age” song on that album either.
I believe there's no track "Blow Up Your Video" either
And no "High Voltage " on the original Australian HV release.
@@jaskiers8951 oh yeah! that's right, I forgot about that one, what the song high voltage on their TNT album
If You Want Blood You’ve Got It even has a title track, on HTH 😉
My review: it's AC/DC
High praise indeed! 😎
You should write reviews, straight to the point. Ahah
Who?
Been listening to their newest offering tonight, their 17th Album and OMFG it's like Back In Black 1980 all over again....12 tracks of pure unbridled AC/DC Rock n Roll (with swing). Back in Black was a tribute to Bon Scott. This monumental offering is a tribute of and by Malcolm Young who passed away too young back in 2017. There's been 11 albums in between BiB and Power Up, but this just brings it all back home to the ballsy, gutsy blues roots of yester year.....If this is the final outing for Angus, Brian, Cliff, Phil and Stevie then what a way to go out....On Top as befits a band of 50 years!!!
Solid album, Brian sounds like back from fly on the wall or blow up your video voice, he sounds fantastic, I'm waiting for the speaker collector edition I ordered in their website, so psyhced to listen to it, I keep sneaking a listen on Spotify lol, love it, Rock on from the boys from down under.
This is Razors Edge with a touch of Ballbreaker and it’s a perfect mix. Better than the last 2 releases imo
New AC/DC album ranking to celebrate the Australian legends as I am Australian AC/DC were always important to my
AC/DC Makes Me Proud To Be Australian
@@dibbo9264 Same here! 👍
Thank you for awesome review!! This is Rock And Roll!!
I agree, Brian Johnson's voice sounds great on this album, I think it's their best effort since The Razor's Edge, but when I bought this CD I wasn't really expecting a Back in Black 2. We all know the days of Highway to Hell and Powerage are long gone. I pushed play and listened to what very well could be their final record, and afterwards I thought to myself "well it didn't make my ears bleed, at least it didn't suck"
I thought it was average over all the best 2 tracks in my opinion are shot in the dark and through the mists of time the rest sounds bang average maybe it will grow on me the more I hear it I don't no
@@fireball8767 those two tracks are good but I also liked kick you when you're down and the last track Code Red, they sounded fresh to me. I'm going to find whatever good I can in this album because I'm an AC/DC fan and
@@steelmonkey7609 yes I've been a fan since 1984 but I wouldn't say overall it's any thing to shout about it's not there worst album and not there best middle of the road stuff I would say
@@fireball8767 yeah I go back a little further, 78's Powerage started it for me with AC/DC, I agree I put this album somewhere in the middle, I'm just glad it didn't end with Rock or Bust, I really hated that album... their bottom of the barrel albums in my opinion and this might differ from your opinion, but I think are: Rock or Bust/Black Ice/Blow Up Your Video/Flick of the Switch... are we still friends?
@@steelmonkey7609 yeah no probs 👍 as you say it's a matter of choice I think black ice was a better album than this 1 but that's just me and flick of the switch was my first album but it's all about opinions my worst album would have to be ballbreaker....hard as a rock was a good song the rest bang average n that's on a good day also Brian johnsons voice sounded very strained on that album and tour & powerage is a very good album I would say that's a close call for the second place spot for bon Scott albums behind highway to hell
Great album from the greatest band in the world!!Brian sounds amazing in this album!!
Best album in a long time as far you can easily listen to every song. Goose bumps album. If I was to rate it.
Great review, Pete. Very solid AC/DC album with great riffs. Brian Johnson does sound great and rejuvenated like you said. My favourite song after a couple of listens is Through The Mists Of Time.
Everyone get ready with AC⚡️DC and Power Up!! Rock it!!🎼🎤🎸🎵🥁
Couldn't get my dog to go out in the rain until Pete's dogs started up at the end. Total fake out! Thanks to Pete's dogs!
Solid AC/DC album. The guitar work is impressive, Brian's voice as you mentioned is right on spot. The production was perfect. Love the album, CD is spinning and spinning and I have a smile on my face while hearing it.
Looking forward to checking this out. Love to see the old fellas still crankin' out kick ass tunes. BTW Pete sensational t-shirt Styx Man of Miracles right on bro!!
Thank you for mentioning how good Brian sounds! Totally unique voice, and thanks for the Axl who? Loving this album! The car is the place to listen to this, if you don’t have a great stereo like you have sir! I wish I could meet ya! I play too, and spent the evening or early morning playing my sig Thuderstruck model SG and loved it! Cliff Williams is a genius! His note placement is spectacular! Thanks for the great review! Love this channel!
The new AC⚡️DC album/CD is Hot and Spot-On!! I love the song ‘Realize ‘!! Thank you “ Pete” for this review.🎼🎤🎸🎵🥁
I love this album. Solid and rockin'
Thanks for the review Pete!
Very Very good! Wow Cliff is really up front with some great playing holding down the bottom. Cliff is such a great bass player-
This album was straight fireeeeeee
Thanks for another great review Pete Pardo! A subscriber.
Probably the best most consistent album they have released since Flick of the Switch. I enjoy Power Up immensely.
Having heard this for quite some time now, I still love it. Great stuff. I too really liked Rock or Bust. It had the best production since FTATR for me, and there were a lot of cool grooves and shuffling riffs. This one has a bit of a more dangerous edge and less calculated feel, though. The most underrated has to be Code Red, Shot in the Dark remains the big FM staple type, Demon Fire is fun and fierce, Through the Mist of Time is pretty deep and commercial in an appealing way, and Witches Spell is fantastic. I also like the push and pull feel of Rejection and No Man's Land, and the Razor's Edge/Blow Up Your Video style of Realize. Mr. Rudd's simple but effective floor tom beats on Kick When Your Down backing that little blues lick by Angus really makes the song. The only track that I haven't clicked with is Systems Down, to the point that its the only song I didn't put into any my Foobar playlists. I say, if they still have more unused riffs of quality, make another!
just stumbled across your channel - loving it :-)
I'm into a lot of the stuff you like and from the same generation at a guess.
Queen, Sabbath, Priest, Heep, Springsteen, Bowie , AC/DC just a few of my favourites...mostly the older 70s stuff for me
Lizz,y Led Zep, Kate Bush, Dire Straits....
so many!
Great review 👍☺️ Will buy
Damn I needed this today. An old friend died this week at 52 from liver problems. Funeral was today and drove home with this cranked. RIP Kevin who was a great drummer. This is a fantastic AC DC disc.
Cant wait to hear it! Getting it tomorrow!
Who agrees with me? Pete is one of the best..if not THE best reviewer today!
Completely agree!
Absolutely!
Great that Phil Rudd is back too, with respect he's had serious personal problems, drugs etc. Welcomed back into the fold and still one hell of a drummer!
Thanks, Pete! Longtime AC/DC fan here, too. Agreed on Brian sounding exceptional. Between he and Angus being over 70 years old, this is an amazing release. Major thumbs up on the production value also. Top notch mix which is solid, not over-compressed and allows the instruments to blast through with accurate in your face "THIS IS ROCK and ROLL" and sounds good on a mega dollar system or on headphones. Attention to detail A+
All hope is not lost. Thanks for the review Pete👍
Yes AC/DC new album is out and I can’t wait to hear it. I’m so happy and excited AC/DC is back.🤘
Hope when you the chance you enjoy it!!! It's truly fantastic!!!
*get
Thanks man rock on 🤘
I couldn't believe how good Brian's voice was. Time off must have helped .
Great from start to finish, I went early this morning to get my copy. Realize is a great opener. Rejection is growing on me. Shot in the dark is great, through the mists of time is definitely romantic with an awesome chorus. Witchs spell is great. The guitar solo on systems down is awesome. Overall im very impressed I listened to it 4 times today. Brian sounds great and to think they would release another album or continue on with this classic lineup after the result of the rock or bust tour was very doubtful at the time.
Axl who? They had to finish the tour but I thought he was terrible and gave up my tickets on the arena leg after seeing them with Brian on the stadium portion of the rock or bust tour. Cant wait for the pwr up tour.
Stevie is his nephew.
I actually really like it. One of the best they’ve done. Packaging is beautiful. ;)
I just went out and got it today from my local store it's their best for years . Their absolute best I think since ballbreaker
Exactly my opinion aswell I think ballbreaker was a great album aswell.
@@martymartin2894 I think ballbreaker is absolutely brilliant I've always thought so. I think it's above blow up video razros edge stiff upper lip and what followed that I've always said there's some serious good stuff on ballbreaker that stuff sounded amazing on tour
@@MisterFruitbowl absolutely agree
@@mattyboywalker9094 I agree both razors edge and blow up your video had 2 or 3 great songs but then filler whereas ball breaker is solid from start to finish.
@@martymartin2894 can I be honest .....after back in black to me johnsons best is flick of the switch that's still in my top 5 DC albums ever
Black ice and rock or bust I think are better than stiff upper lip that's just my personal opinion
Liked it at first listen today! let's wait how it will holds up, but I do have high hopes it will hold up pretty damn well!
Since Ballbreaker, all their albums sound very much the same. Not sure what is so different about Brian Johnson’s voice. I’m happy they brought out an album, but it did not blow me away. For a truly great Johnson-era album, I would always pick one they made between ‘80-‘85. Always loved the terribly underrated Fly On The Wall... But hey, it’s still AC/DC, and I’m happy they are back.
This is in my opinion the best AC/DC album since Razor’s Edge. This is the first AC/DC album that I have been able to listen to from start to finish in decades. Grandfather rock at it’s peak.
Absolutley. I listened to Ballbreaker alot in the last few months and it has some really good songs like hard as a rock, the furor, burnin alive, hail caesar, and ballbreaker. I always thought that was an underrated album. Stuff upper lip has a few cuts, but black ice and rock or bust I really enjoyed. Pwr up is great, classic AC/DC all around.
One thing we can probably all agree on...it's pretty cool to be talking about a new AC/DC album in 2020! 😎
Hey Pete, just a quick question. Where do you buy your cds? I don’t have any music stores near me. Is Amazon the way to go or do you go to the bands website and support them there?
Listened to the album this morning Pete! I was blown away by how good the album sounds, Brian's voice is killer and so are the riffs, there is lots to love about this album, preordered mine, should be here early next week. \m/
Shot in the dark is my current favorite!
I got the deluxe cd that lights up from Vintage Vinyl here in Fords NJ on Friday. You got a free lithograph with it also. Really cool. Great solid album .
It's fantastic, it's all we could hope for giving how late on in their career they are. I'm listening to it again this morning and it just gets better. I find it hard to get past Through The Mists of Time, my favourite track (listened to it 4 times in a row). Cliff's bass on this track is outstanding and it's this album's Money Talks or Anything Goes.
Great work, I love this channel ! Have you thought of doing a top ten of unsung heroes i.e. bands and artist who you believe haven't received the commercial success or critical recognition they deserve? So, for example, I would put in this category Pendragon, Magnum and Stratovarius. Thanks guys.
💥 boom 💥
Ordered.
If it passes the Pardo sniff test, good enough for me.
Thanks Pete🤘🎶🍺
He really knows his stuff!
Great review 🤘
Thanks Pete 🤘👍
Looking forward to getting the new album! Thanks for the review!
It's a great great comeback. One of there best albums ever. I wish Aerosmith would do one final album from roots again.
Thanks for the great review. I can't agree more. I think it's great! I love the chord change at the end of the verses in Mists of Time. Brian Johnson sounds great, the band is tight, love it. Thanks!
I am a long time fan, since Razors Edge I have bought everything on the day of the release. I am totally in shock on how great album they put out, this is truly a statement for Malcolm and the legacy of AC/DC. Brian sounds the best he has for ages, the overall quality of the album is also the best for ages (great songs on all albums of course, but this collection of songs is the best in ages). Fantastic.
Fire one - Fire two. Code Red.
Great analysis! I was actually really surprised with the songs on this album. To me there were actually songs I didn't expect, but it was amazing!
Well said. I feel the same. Thx.