Finally, finally AC/DC Rock Or Bust arrived this morning. I’ve spent most conscious minutes of the day listening to it since and I really, really like it. The vinyl is sumptuous, at least 180g thick, big hologram logo cover, really nice booklet – no expense spared, a nice object too.
Best bit of the album though? this full-page in the booklet, it rather touched me:
481 (man) Down (still).
Definitely on my list. Vinyl would be nice, CD would suffice. Hey I’m a poet. I could write an AC/DC lyric. Imagine that driving beat, that guitar…
Collecting things,
I’ve done it once or twice
vinyl would be nice
but CD would suffice
but either way I know
this ain’t no rolling of the dice
Oh dear. That was pretty sad. Not nearly enough sex. Or menace. Alas, I’m not cut out to be a new band member today.
I don’t mean to be critical but there is absolutely no mention or inference of/to the word ‘balls’ in there either – you failed Rule #1.
But come on, work at it!
Sorry, meant to post the chorus, which comes hot on the heels of that verse:
Balls!
Balls balls balls balls balls.
Baaaaalllllls!!
Violence and menace
titties and beer and seeeexxxxxx
and balls balls balls balls balls!
Ha”! can’t fool me, I’m sure that one was on Stiff Upper Lip!
Brilliant – the contract for the 2015 tour will be couriered around in the morning; say goodbye to your family, Valhalla awaits!
Excellent. My lawyer stands ready to make sure this contract isn’t like the last one. There will be no small print this time, those skeezy bastards!
Especially when I’ve specially re-written the bridge part for the tour version of the song:
I’m gonna get
I’m gonna lick me some
I’m gonna grope me some rock
Rock! Rock! Rock! Roooock and…
[insert chorus here]
Roll over Desmond Child and tell Carole King the news!
My local record shop has a copy left. It’s worth the cash?
Yes, you know what you’re getting and its comforting. It won’t change your world, but it will make you smile and duck walk around your living room.
So glad it finally came.
That’s what she said. 😉
ROFLMAO
Ooh, got a little shiver there, seeing that. Very touching… even to the icy tundra that is my Black Metal heart.
You big satanic softie!
Honestly, I’ve not been that moved since the last time I watched The Devil Rides Out.
“The Goat of Mendes… the Devil himself” – not a dry eye in the house.
If you’re fit (or hungover) enough, I’d love to read your Top 5 Acca Dacca albums in the context of this new one.
Its nowhere near: without any real thought I’d go – High Voltage, Powerage, Back In Black, Let There Be Rock & Flick of The Switch.
voltage, powerage, switch, I love how they committed to the recurring electricity theme!
Yup, complexity is not an option here!
This was very poignant. I was glad they referenced Malcolm in the booklet, or it would have been the elephant in the room.
I’m pretty sure the pictures of Phil Rudd in the book are from the Black Ice photo shoot as well. He doesn’t look anywhere near as well these days.
I’m sure you’re right. I read that Phil Rudd failed to show up for any photo or video shoots on this album. Sad.
He failed to show up for his court appearance last week too. Not in good shape at all.
I heard he was just late for that. (And then played piggy back with his security guard.)
The only thing sadder than a meltdown is a public meltdown.
Man, your source are impeccable. Correct on both counts. I was being naughty. But not as naughty as Phil.
Lately, the only person naughtier than Phil in public has been Justin Bieber!
Note to Phil Rudd: Not good company to be in.
Great cellmates though – theres an Oscar winning screenplay in that
Will be getting mine shortly. Thanks for sharing the contents, so very sad about poor Malcolm.
Its a good one too. They dont really do emotion, more laughing at the word ‘balls’ usually, but it got me that.
Damn. Same effect on me, dude. I don’t have this yet, so I hadn’t seen that before. I just let out this huge sigh.
The hologram cover does look really cool. I expect your review tomorrow.
I’m off out tonight, office party, so maybe tomorrow? May not be very fresh tomorrow morning!