The Tesoro Tribune

AC/DC Makes a Comeback

Clearly, bands do get better with age, or at least AC/DC does. In 1973 brothers Angus and Malcolm Young set out to form their own band that, through the years, became one of the most popular musical groups of all time. Their music is a classic example of rock ‘n roll that is handed down from parent to child. A few of the band’s more famous songs, “T.N.T.” and “It’s A Long Way To The Top,” have broken numerous records worldwide. AC/DC earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, something they truly deserved. After a torturous eight-year wait, AC/DC has finally released a new CD: Black Ice.
Fans of AC/DC will not be disappointed with the album. With familiar guitar riffs and high, hard-hitting notes, Black Ice cannot possibly be mistaken for anything but AC/DC’s. Black Ice was released on October 20th to screaming fans and eager critics who waited anxiously outside Wal-Mart, the only place it is sold. Ever since the pre-release of song “Rock ‘N Roll Train” late last August, admirers knew they would not be disappointed.
This fifteen-track album is very similar to their previous works, but at the same time the Black Ice is unique in its own respect. Sophomore Brian Wisniach says, “AC/DC is one of the most influential rock bands ever. The new album is very similar to Back In Black, but in a good way.” The track “Black Ice” has its own identity with the blues-esque sound instead of their conventional rock ‘n roll. “Black Ice” and “Stormy May Day” are very different from AC/DC’s signature style, but according to critics and fans alike, it worked. Accumulatively, AC/DC has sold more than 200 million copies of its 21 albums ever since the release of High Voltage in 1975; it is expected that Black Ice will contribute considerably to this number.
From what has already been said about Black Ice, it looks like this album will be right up there with the rest of AC/DC’s best. Fans are going to beg for more, which AC/DC just might give.
By Kristen Montgomery, Staff Writer

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