It has been a long wait for AC/DC fans. "Black Ice", exclusively available at Wal-Mart of all places, has reassured the world that AC/DC has not slipped off the rock landscape. The only thing unpredictable about this record is that the band opted to sell their new CD through a single major retail store.
"Black Ice" boasts 15 brand spankin' new tracks from the legendary classic rock outfit that sound pretty much like the last batch of brand spankin' new tracks dispensed by this band many years ago. Giving the fans exactly what they expect is a double-edged sword; while it will jerk some fists in the air upon hearing their brand of raspy, guitar-driven rock once again, there isn't much on this CD that I feel is going to make most fans choose to listen to it more than some of the early classics, or even "Razor's Edge".
Just as they pioneer little new territory musically (the exception being Angus doing some wild slide guitar on “Rainy May Day”), the boys also stick to very familiar lyrical themes: the glory of rock n roll, girls, and good times. However, "War Machine" is a pretty decent track that touches the tip of the iceberg of politics. Overall, "Black Ice" is a good, solid rock record, and you have to give these guys props for still being able rip it up like kids in this day and age, and appeasing fans by sticking to their straight-forward formula. The production is fantastic and the guys sound tight as ever.
iPOD-worthy: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
AC/DC on MySpace. Official site.
Watch the boys in their video, "Rock N Roll Train" here.
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