Track listing
| 1. | "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" | 5:01 |
| 2. | "Rock 'n' Roll Singer" | 5:04 |
| 3. | "The Jack" | 5:52 |
| 4. | "Live Wire" | 5:50 |
| 5. | "T.N.T." | 3:34 |
| 6. | "Can I Sit Next to You Girl" (A. Young, M. Young) | 4:12 |
| 7. | "Little Lover" | 5:37 |
| 8. | "She's Got Balls" | 4:51 |
| 9. | "High Voltage" | 4:03 |
This album is another debut album. It is actually a combination of two Australian albums, High Voltage and TNT. Most of the tracks come from the latter album. The sound that would define AC/DC is clearly evident. The bluesy, ballsy rock n roll is very much to the fore. Bon Scott's vocals and Angus Young's guitar are outstanding. The album is not perfect but it is strong enough. The opening track is a cracker and is followed up by Rock N Roll Singer and The Jack. The album then becomes something of a rollercoaster. Live Wire is not great but TNT is brilliant. Can I Sit Next To You Girl is a bit if a filler but Little Lover is a bluesy highlight. She's Got Balls is typical of a lot of AC/DC songs but the album finishes off with a classic, High Voltage.
The album features bagpipes which for a rock album is a bit of a novelty. It is well worth a listen and some wannabe stars should listen to the opening number to see what it takes to get anywhere in the music business. Many years later The Four Horsemen would match this number with Nobody Said It Was Easy and Rockin Is My Business. Choosing a track is difficult one. I am a fan of AC/DC but not a huge one. I could pick any one of half a dozen. If you like rock music this is a good introduction.
Track recommendation: It's A Long Way To The Top
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