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The Essential Heavy Rock Album

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Jermiller
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2017-07-02
For any rock lover in the world, or someone who is trying to get into the world of rock, this is a MUST HAVE!

5 STAR BAND

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Djoboom
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2017-06-12
guitar solos perfected to the smallest nanometer give this band an amazing sound, as well as a great tune that keeps on rock-n'-rollin!

Awesome

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Creeper Tamer 31
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2017-05-16
Hands down is one of the best albums ever

First in the series

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Oneoffs
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2017-02-26
I will only write a review when truly inspired and Back-n-Black does just that. My kid's kids will know this rocks from the first time they hear it. I suspect it will pass Thriller by then to be the best selling album ever. When you listen to the 8th best song repeatedly, you know you can't go wrong with this album

FREAKING LOVE ACDC

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Tcingrum
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2017-01-16
LOVE THIS ALBUM TOTALLY BEATS PINK FLOYD AND LED ZEP. Definently recommend to those new to hard rock.

Shook me all night long

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nickieblue
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2016-12-31
I bought this record back in 1982 after listening to Shook me all night long over and over at a friends house. I played it to death. I still have it and know where are the skips and where I have to nudge the needle to keep it from repeating, I love every song. Thank you iTunes for giving me the opportunity to purchase and listen to one of my favorite albums of all time

Best album EVER!

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Faez85
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2016-12-28
AC/DC for life

Yee haw awesome album

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Beat boxer 3.1415923
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2016-12-25
I like country a lot but this is good stuff I love it get it now

The Best

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carmaster9877
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2016-10-11
Probably one of the most best albums they ever made!

Not 10/10... 100/10

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Austin7213
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2016-10-10
Couldn't be better in anyway unless there were more songs

Of Course!!!!

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AC/DC Rocks of Course
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2016-08-29
Why wouldn't you buy this album! It's the greatest rock album ever, the highest selling rock album ever, and the second highest selling album of all time!!! BUY BACK IN BLACK

Beware...

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TheAmerican1604
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2016-07-26
The Thunder from Down Under is on iTunes, and they're Back in Black! This has got to be AC/DC's best album yet, with the opening track Hells Bells(my favorite AC/DC song), shoot to thrill, the title track, and you shook me all night long. Buy this album! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

Play it loud

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The Joelest
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2016-06-16
There are many great giants in rock n' roll. AC/DC, is a mega god, and the proof is in this album. Every track on this album is hardhitting, and doesn't slow down in speed. The opening track, "Hell's Bells" sums it all up of what this listening experience will be.

G.O.A.T.

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Wardster25
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2016-06-12
Not overrated this is the best hard rock album of all time .

ITunesness

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My Nick TC
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2016-06-02
Album would be great if it remained on my devices and didn't block the necessary additional downloading

Untouchable!

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dano808
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2016-04-23
Top 5 bands ever!

Welcome to Valhalla

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TwoMinuteTom
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2016-03-12
Truly one of the greatest albums ever released. We wore this cassette out in our boom box almost every morning before first bell at school while we shot baskets.

Acdc

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Baseball0801
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2016-02-28
Definition on what rock n roll was, is, and should be🤘🏻

Love this bad

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Liam rocks go Syracuse
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2016-02-23
I love this kind of band I like these kind of classic rock music ever

AC/DC

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This is a good app👌🏼👌🏼👍🏼
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2016-01-31
Greatest album ever!!

What do you do for money AC⚡️DC

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Angry Batman
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2016-01-26
The best album they ever did no filler tracks and all of them are memorable modern albums wish they could be this

GREATEST MUSIC EVER

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Joeyzzz1243
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2016-01-05
This is a must buy. I have never heard such beautiful music before.

Rock on

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Def Leppard Fan
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2015-12-21
This is the greatest album ever created. Every song on it is full of rockin' solos and head hangin' vocals. ACDC are gods of rock and roll, and this is their strongest work.

THE BEST!

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Drew.E
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2015-12-11
It only makes sense that the best rock album comes from the best rock band. ROCK ON AC⚡️DC!😝

Finally

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325sonnic
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2015-11-10
That great it about time this amazing album finally comes to iTunes!

Timeless Guitars & Drums

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cja1776
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2015-10-02
Music could of came out today & done very well. Working music, just gears you up to take on any project like it was nothing. You'll be out mowing the lawn, raking the leaves, & power dustin the driveway singing to the top of your lungs Back In Black!

Awesome

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fredames
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2015-07-14
The title explains

I bought this album 29 years ago.

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Mike H42
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2015-07-10
I love it!
BUT. It's not the greatest.
I didn't know AC/DC fans were such idiots.

Classic album!

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BrianSwaldi
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2015-05-17
The I-Tunes review hit the nail on the head. This is the best second act in music history. It's a classic hard rock album and a fitting tribute to former front man Bon Scott.
Every AC/DC album is packed full of tunes that always wake me up and get my blood pumping. Their songs actually increase my focus and my motivation and make for great driving music and this album is possibly the quintessential example. If you had to pick one album to stand as a textbook on AC/DC, this would probably be it. It has the most hits and the strongest average song rating of any AC/DC album. There's almost never a throwaway on any of their albums, but even Back In Black's non-hits are really strong. I was very impressed when i recently reveiwed this album in it's entirety to find that all of the songs were awesome - not just the one's i've heard before.
Lots of people point out that their music sounds the same - especially post Bon Scott (I actually prefer Johnson's vocals), but it's a formula that works. And that's something that just isn't true for most bands. These guys are so talented that they could sing the phone book and it would sound great. And they do sound different to a discerning ear. This album proves that they can have a bluesy side with great effect as well.
As I said, this album has the strongest average star rating of any AC/DC album. It's got two 5 star songs in Shoot to Thrill and Shook Me, six 4 star songs, only two 3 star songs and no throwaways.

The Best

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Chadw31
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2015-04-30
Greatest album in music history.

Back in black

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Hdtjdsujbhks
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2015-04-08
You probably were confused why this album gets a one star. It doesn't, but I'm trying to get your attention for those of you looking for a flaw with this album: there are none. Whether you are a hard rocker or not, this album has got to be one of your favorites. There are so many great songs on here. Don't even bother thinking about it. BUY BACK IN BLACK

Words cannot accurately describe

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M777H2O
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2015-03-27
This album is perfect, period. I can't say anything else that better fits.

Best album

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Puffbee21
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2015-03-23
Best album

Best Rock Album

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ACDC RULE
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2015-03-13
This is by far the best rock album

The Greatest Band in the history of bands.

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Schmidtey McQueen
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2015-03-13
Fantastic, all around. COMPLETE AND UTTER AWESOMENESS AT IT'S FINEST!!!!!!!!!!

One of the Best, Ever

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Bryce0128_h
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2015-02-07
This album is seriously one of the greatest albums ever. I don't know what I would do without AC/DC, they are (part) of my life. Right from the beginning of this career-defining albums, Hells Bells packs a hard rock punch no other song could replicate, and it includes my favorite verse of all time. Straightforward but classic, Back in Black gives you chills the first time you hear it. It's the second most selling album of all time. Made in 1980 after lead singer Bon Scott died and was replaced by huge-voiced Brian Johnson, it's still great to this day. Timeless to the fans of AC/DC from the beginning, but also awesome to the young listeners of today whom may be listening for their first time, (you should definitely take a listen if you have not heard it before.) Even the album cover displays the menacing, hard mood of the album, as well as all 10 songs. 'Back in Black' is my personal favorites, featuring one of the best guitar riffs of all time, an awesome rhythm and screeching vocals, this one is a classic from that opening "Back in Black" to "outta sight. I don't know why it took so long to get this on iTunes, but this album should be part of every music collection. You just have to get it.

Yes

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👲lama sama yo mama
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2015-01-30
Yes yes yes! This is awesome

One of the Best Hard Rock Albums!

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Bobula
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2015-01-25
Not only the best AC/DC album but one of the best Hard Rock albums of all time. In my top 10 albums. You Shook Me All Night Long is one of the best songs ever...PERIOD. Back in Black. Hells Bells, Givin the Dog A Bone, Rock and Roll ain't Noise Pollution and Have a Drink on Me are all GREAT songs. This is a must have.

Best second act ever.

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Defeat_Zerg
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2015-01-24
Few bands recover from the loss of a front man much less one like Bon Scott but they did and topped the charts and rocked the world with Back in Black. Considered rock they really are heavy blues. Few songs can be recognized worldwide but this has more than one that can be. Buy it

It's ok

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Azteca 619 controla
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2015-01-16
Way over rated. All their songs sound the same in all the albums. Same vocals similar guitar playing in the background.

The best

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Jose Sislava
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2014-12-30
This Album is one of AC/DC best ever keep on rocking boys 😁

best think ever

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lolsuckmyanus
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2014-12-03
yAAS ❤

Awesome

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A_9_YearOld
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2014-11-22
This album should've been number 1

Perfect

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rex67
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2014-11-20
Put in context. Your lead singer just died. You have 2 songs written.
You are doomed.
Not AC/DC.
In one of the most heroic achievements since the Oddesey, they found an equal singer with his own identity.
No one will equal this band’s achievement and here is there finest accomplishment.
Pass it on.

Does anybody not know how great this album is yet?

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KrunchDown
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2014-11-18
It's often mistaken for a "greatest hits" compilation. That's how solid and memorable EVERY FRIGGIN' SONG, EVERY SINGLE FRIGGIN' SONG is. Y'all should have ripped it from a CD a long ago.

Album Sales Don't Lie

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WC5565
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2014-10-22
Album sales don't lie. Usually the albums that sell the most contain the best quality material. Back in Black has sold 22 million albums. I don't think it's as consistent as Led Zeppelin IV or Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction. But "Back in Black" is as good as it gets hard rock wise. "You Shook Me All Night Long" is a precursor for what was to come in 80s metal. Back in Black is essential for hard rock or metal fans.

Just listen to the Album

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787rdd
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2014-09-08
Just listen to this album and you will know why it is one of the best selling in history. Then try some of the live movies and you will see just how great this rock band is and why they have stood the test of time.

Best Record of ALL Time!!!!

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Awsure
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2014-09-03
Seriously...If you threw me on a desert island with nothing but one album this is it!!!

One of the greatest Rock Albums Ever!

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goats rule
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2014-09-01
This is a awesome album every song rocks! AC/DC rules!

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

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Jacmaster10211411
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2014-07-31
This album is definitly the best AC⚡️DC album in my opinion, and is one of the best rock albums ever!

AC/DC

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Delete.Delete.
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2014-03-06
Anyone who gives them less than 5 stars either dosent have ears or their hand slipped

THE FIRST ROCK ALBUM I'VE HEARD

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shoishoi14
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2014-01-26
This was the first rock album I purchased. I was tired of listening to just rap, r&b, and dub step, so I decided to extend my musical experience a bit further. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it grew on me. The album starts off with a bang with "Hells Bells" and from there I was hooked. I'm addicted to this album! I'm going to buy more AC/DC albums in the future.

The Album That Defines Rock

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Topcat Bottom Rat
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2013-12-23
AC/DC was in its darkest hour after the passing of Bon Scott and they had already begun to influence the artists that would become the metal bands of the 80s. But this album was not only the most amazing comeback in the history of rock 'n' roll, because it is also the embodiment of the genre itself. This album finally defined what classic rock artists from the 50s and 60s had founded, and what 70s blues rock artists like Led Zeppelin had begun to build. Back In Black is easily the most influential album to the rock artists of the 80s and to the rock artists of today. It's style, tone, lyrics, and flow from track to track would be echoed over and over by the many rock artists to come.

Shook me

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Joss whedon Is a genius
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2013-11-17
This is no doubt the greatest album of all time. Shake a leg,you shook me all night long,back in black, and what do you do for money are the best songs on the record. This is truly the perfect rock album.

Rock on!

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Bensta42
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2013-07-30
Man, I wish I lived in the 80's!

Top selling album

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Lund boats
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2013-07-08
This is the top selling album next to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon".
This album sells it self!!

Forget hip hop and rap !

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Jsalinascruz
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2013-07-01
I was born listening to hip hop and pop .. I heard rock here and there. But I decided to check some rock out and I'm in love

Burg

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kburger98
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2013-06-17
How could ya not love AC DC...best band ever!

Classic Album

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Pop Culture Critic
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2013-05-20
I don't usually go for whole albums, but this is one you can put in the player and just let it play. 'Back In Black' is rock n roll bliss from beginning to end!

@ krazy man gerad

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Othellomio
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2013-04-22
You wouldnt know musical talent if it was jammed up your [insert body cavity here]

About time!

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killfactory42
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2012-11-20
Jeez, it's about time AC/DC got with the times and put their tracks on iTunes. Back in Black rocks!

Their Greatest

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Rick Drais
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2012-11-20
Bon Scott was a true original. His vocal style, raspy and screechy, set the tone for the Punks who followed. When he died, it wouldn't have been all that unexpected for AC/DC
to call it quits. But what did they do? They soldiered on, hired a new vocalist that while as raspy and unusual a singer as Bon, was still his own man and hardly an imitation,
then went on to record not just a monster album, but the best album they ever recorded. To this day, "Back in Black" is still their masterpiece and from the opening notes of
"Hells Bells" gives you chills. While it can be truly said that AC/DC have yet to record a bad album, they've never been better than this. And "Back in Black" is still in the top
ten greatest hard rock albums, even after all these years. If you only own one AC/DC album, let it be this one.

They're Here!!!

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pouItrygeist
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2012-11-19
5 stars! All their albums deserve 5! I can't believe they finally got on iTunes! Buy all the albumsss

AC/DC is the best!

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Baldwinfive
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2012-11-19
By far their best album!

Sixth Highest Selling Album Of All Time!!!!!

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juggsjudy
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2012-11-19
Need I say more?
Rock On!

Finally!

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looking4anunusednickname
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2012-11-19
About time!

Finally thank you I tunes

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CVgsmackfan
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2012-11-19
I love this cd and would recommend it to any fan who doesn't have it. This record to me is one of the 10 greatest rock cd's ever made. R.I.P. Bon Scott one of the greatest vocalist ever. You are missed by every AC/DC fan on the planet.

THE BEST ALBUM EVER PERIOD!

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LegionOfBoom18
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2012-11-19
This was the first ACDC album I ever heard and is still my favorite by far. Every song is well done and there are no weak points on the album. If you call yourself a Hard rock fan then you better buy this album. Back in Black is by far the greatest album of all time. I'm 18 and this music is better than what is playing today.

Mandatory!!

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drlector
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2012-11-19
Lads down under finally caved in!!!! Welcome to Itunes. We've been waiting for you. Not that I have not cursed you for making us wait. All is forgiven. We salute you!

Finally

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locobatocrazy
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2012-11-19
It's been a long wait for it to hit iTunes but its here now! AC/DC enough said

One of the best albums of all time!

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fr0stbyt
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2012-11-19
Nice to see this on iTunes after all these years! Woot!

Finally!

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IvanEM
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2012-11-19
Yes. 5 stars, all of them

Gives me the Rock N' Roll chills

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Mizzler
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2012-11-19
Fantastic album and it sounds great remastered through iTunes.
This is one of the definitive Rock Albums of our time. There is no mood that this awesome cut of tracks isn't perfect for.
If you know AC/DC you know this album. If you don't know AC/DC buy this and Highway to Hell. Then thank me in the morning!

FINALLY

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kncdad
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2012-11-19
This is one of the best albums of all times

Better Late Than Never!!

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Stursell
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2012-11-19
Among a small handful of bands they held out for a decade but finally agreed to iTunes platform giving many fans an early holiday gift! Thank you!!

Best hard rock album of ALL TIME...

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Ol'Larr
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2012-11-19
Nuff said...

THE GREATEST ALBUM I'VE EVER HEARD...

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Broken Headphones
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2012-11-19
Five stars isn't enough. Listening to "Back In Black" for the first time was a defining period in my life. I remember vividly when I was just seven years old and my dad played this CD in the car. I had no idea what any of the lyrics meant at the time, but this music was unlike anything I'd ever heard. It was dark, it was wild, but above all else, it was pure fun from start to finish. Over the years, I've constantly revisited this album, coming to appreciate it more and more with each listen. And every time, it never gets old. The songs still pack the same volatile punch they did years ago thanks to Brian Johnson's raspy, high-pitched voice and the epic guitar strums and drum beats that saturated every delicious once of this record. Now that "Back In Black" is finally available to purchase, I can't wait to relive that period in my youth over and over again. It's gonna be absolutely amazing.

Finally!!

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Cory B.
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2012-11-19
After a long holdout, AC/DC is available in a downloadable format. "Back in Black" is their #1 selling album of all time and on most people's -stranded on a deserted island- top 10 list.

Yes!!!

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Michael Jordan unc
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2012-11-19
Finally iTunes has AC/DC!!!!

Glad it's here

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homicidalslayer
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2012-11-19
Was expecting "Album Only" options giving the bands noted misgivings regarding iTunes, but was pleasantly surprised to find that we could buy individual songs.

Their Best album.

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Emotionalogic
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2012-11-19
Their best album.

FINALLY!!!!

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leonine8400
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2012-11-19
It's about time AC\DC joined the ranks. LOVE IT!

One of the Greatest Rock Albums of All Time

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MusicIsMagic4700
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2012-11-19
This single album contains some of the greatest rock hits, not just of the 80s, but of all time. With tracks such as "Hells Bells," "Shoot to Thrill," "Back In Black," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution," AC/DC has created nothing short of a masterpiece.
Any self-respecting music lover owes it to themselves to make Back In Black part of their music library.

Finally!

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Jslate22
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2012-11-19
This is a must buy!

Yeahhhh

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Cesar1508
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2012-11-19
Yesssssss finally AC/DC in itunes I hope that in the future this also def leppard.

Classic

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Nik Aji
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2012-11-19
THANK YOU iTUNES!
I know the band was reluctant on putting up digital music,
but now the younger generation can experience true, heartfelt ROCK AND ROLL!
Buy this album. its an essential. AC/DC's legend shall live on!

Bon left it in good hands.

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Solid Marco
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2012-11-19
This album is indeed best, anyone who knows true rock n' roll should know that this album pretty much sums up how music should be made. Brian Johnson came into AC/DC and showed everyone he had the voice and potential to keep this band alive in this tribute to late Bon Scott in Back In Black.

Thanksgiving??

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fataldj
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2012-11-19
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the entire catalog on iTunes! For those about to rock.... Thank you, AC/DC!

Yes!!

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\m/AC/DC\m/
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2012-11-19
Yes its about time AC/DC is on itunes i just bought Highway to hell and other albums im glad ive been waiting for this!!

What would we listen to if this album didn't came out?

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edzelr
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2012-11-19
After the unfortunate passing of Bon Scott, the band decided to move on with new frontman Brian Johnson and the result was outstanding as ever...until now. It has become one of the highest selling music album of all-time by a rock band and we as followers could agree. AC/DC's Back in Black will always be part of history's greatest music albums. From songs such as "Hells Bells", "Shoot to Thrill", "You shook me all night long", and the self titled track, this album is worth on your music collection no matter what genre you are into. I have the cassette, the CD, the vinyl and now here on iTunes. AC/DC will always be here to stay! \m/

Bout time

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stan_1978
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2012-11-19
Buy it before iTunes change their minds.

Finally AC/DC on iTunes!!!

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Julia Gulia79
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2012-11-19
Finally AC/DC is on iTunes! That just took, what, 11 years? Anyway, on to the album: masterful, awesome, pretty darn complete. If you've been waiting for years for AC/DC's best, well, you've come to the right album! "You Shook Me All Night Long" is great, saucy and fun as ever.

YES! YES! YES!

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Redneck'09
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2012-11-19
Finally after years of waiting, AC/DC is on Itunes. While of course this is album is a classic, and any true rock fan already owns its, its great to have place I can go to find all of their stuff, and get the few albums I've been missing in my collection.

One of best hard rock albums...

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Heliotropic
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2012-11-19
I heard this album for the first time when i was 13 years old. It was a defining moment. Even though I've moved on to other musical tastes and genres over the years. I still think it's one the best straight up hard rock albums ever made. All the songs are straight forward and to the point. No ballads, no bs. Just good rock n roll music. It never gets old to me (and I listen to a lot of music). The songs have never lost their punch. I can listen to the most extreme Norwegian death metal, electronic, or industrial music and listen to this and still think it's heavy in it's own way and be totally satisfied. No matter how far I stray... I always come back home to my roots to the band that started it all for me when I was a kid. I love AC/DC. Glad to see them on iTunes.

Absolutely essential listening, but you should have already listened to it already

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Jest CXVII
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2012-11-19
C'mon on. Do i have to say anything? It's Back in Black!
Essential rock listening for anyone, though after 500+ listens, it's pretty boring.
Still, a good, bare bones album and it's one that any self-respecting rock fan should have and memorize.

Favorite Album EVER

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Cristobal727
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2012-11-18
No one has written a review on one of the best albums ever made? Ok. I guess I will. Just make sure you buy the entire album!