Album Review: AC/DC – Powerage (1978)

Overview: 

AC/DC went even deeper to their bluesy roots with Powerage, which, in my opinion, is a great album.  Powerage is one of the most complete albums with one of the least known tracklistings in the band’s discography, but it is one you should know.

Tracks you may know: 

Down Payment Blues – Just a great bluesy tune, kind of Rolling Stones-ish but with the Bon Scott sleaze.

Sin City – This is more of a traditional AC/DC track, but it is still a good one and would belong on any of their previous albums.

Tracks you should know:

Riff Raff – Kind of like “Rocker” in its speed and ferocity, just an all around great track that other bands may try to imitate but no one can duplicate.

My personal favorite:

What’s Next to the Moon – A great song with a good chorus and a nice riff.  This is one that is not a well known song, but a good one nonetheless.  The opening riff sounds incredibly familiar, but beyond that it’s one of the best songs on the album.

Album rating: 

It’s not their best album, but a solid return to form.  The final three songs end on a poor note, but the beginning is as good as any other album.

7/10