The Dissident
Ancient Mariner
309/365
Fly On The Wall - AC/DC
Format: CD/Digital
Fly On The Wall - The title track comes in with AC/DC's trademark power chords and Brian growls in the background letting out some incredibly raspy vocals. It picks up and becomes a stronger mid tempo rocker along the tempo of Shoot to Thrill. Brian's vocals aren't the best but he is letting out some serious rasp throughout the song it is quite impressive how raspy he is here. However the rasp does come with some downsides like the vocals sounding a little screechy. Angus lets out a really nice solo and Malcolm's rhythm is pretty strong throughout the track. - 8.5/10
Shake Your Foundations - Coming in slower with a For Those About To Rock esc introduction, the chorus is fairly lackluster but the brilliance of the Young brothers on their guitars keeps me engaged throughout. Catchy little guitar riffs are everywhere in this track and you can picture the two of them bobbing their heads along with the music. Followed up with another great solo from Angus, at this point the chorus has clicked and it while not being great is easy to sing a long to. - 8.5/10
First Blood - The first song on the album that doesn't make me immediately think of another AC/DC track when it comes in. Another catchy riff with some classic AC/DC formula thrown in over the song. This track while really sexual throughout is the most enjoyable thus far. The guitar solo was incredible and the band sounds on fire throughout the track. I wasn't expecting the album to kick off so strong. - 9/10
Danger - Starting slower with a drum and bass introduction. Brian sings lower with some rasp in his voice. The Youngs come in soon and song increases in speed slightly. The chorus is boring and the slower tempo really removes the potential pull of the song. - 6.5/10
Sink The Pink - Bringing the tempo back up a little bit, it has some of that classic AC/DC charm. The power chords and sheer groove throughout the track pulls you in and doesn't really let go. Brian continues to sound pretty good overall. It isn't a knock out of the park impressive track but it is entertaining and has some stronger moments. The guitar solo is a little boring by AC/DC standards but it doesn't feel out of place. - 8/10
Playing With Girls - Coming in hard the opener to side 2 from a vinyl record really gets the energy up and flowing throughout the track. The chorus is simplistic but the Youngs put in their best guitar work from the album thus far into this track. Their guitars roaring with energy and power. Amazing solo from Angus and Brian delivers a great vocal performance. - 9/10
Stand Up - After a stronger track the band decides to phone it in for the next track. Stand up is along the lines of Danger it just lacks the upbeat energy that makes AC/DC songs great. The tempo is slower and the song suffers from it. Not amazing by any means but something which could have been better with some changes. - 6.5/10
Hell Or High Water - A step back towards the better direction. Brian sounds great but the song as a whole isn't quite as strong as what has come before it. Definitely better than the two slower tracks but not quite on par with some tracks here. Angus held out until the solo where he delivers an upbeat and energetic performance. - 7.5/10
Back In Business - Similar to the previous track, although slightly slower, the song has some better guitar work on the chorus than the verses and the whole gang comes in on vocals in the chorus. A decent track. -7.5/10
Send For The Man - The final song on the album comes in slower like last few. A decent album closer, melodic guitar solo and some solid AC/DC rocking. - 7.5/10
Overall 79%
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Fly On The Wall - AC/DC
Format: CD/Digital
Fly On The Wall - The title track comes in with AC/DC's trademark power chords and Brian growls in the background letting out some incredibly raspy vocals. It picks up and becomes a stronger mid tempo rocker along the tempo of Shoot to Thrill. Brian's vocals aren't the best but he is letting out some serious rasp throughout the song it is quite impressive how raspy he is here. However the rasp does come with some downsides like the vocals sounding a little screechy. Angus lets out a really nice solo and Malcolm's rhythm is pretty strong throughout the track. - 8.5/10
Shake Your Foundations - Coming in slower with a For Those About To Rock esc introduction, the chorus is fairly lackluster but the brilliance of the Young brothers on their guitars keeps me engaged throughout. Catchy little guitar riffs are everywhere in this track and you can picture the two of them bobbing their heads along with the music. Followed up with another great solo from Angus, at this point the chorus has clicked and it while not being great is easy to sing a long to. - 8.5/10
First Blood - The first song on the album that doesn't make me immediately think of another AC/DC track when it comes in. Another catchy riff with some classic AC/DC formula thrown in over the song. This track while really sexual throughout is the most enjoyable thus far. The guitar solo was incredible and the band sounds on fire throughout the track. I wasn't expecting the album to kick off so strong. - 9/10
Danger - Starting slower with a drum and bass introduction. Brian sings lower with some rasp in his voice. The Youngs come in soon and song increases in speed slightly. The chorus is boring and the slower tempo really removes the potential pull of the song. - 6.5/10
Sink The Pink - Bringing the tempo back up a little bit, it has some of that classic AC/DC charm. The power chords and sheer groove throughout the track pulls you in and doesn't really let go. Brian continues to sound pretty good overall. It isn't a knock out of the park impressive track but it is entertaining and has some stronger moments. The guitar solo is a little boring by AC/DC standards but it doesn't feel out of place. - 8/10
Playing With Girls - Coming in hard the opener to side 2 from a vinyl record really gets the energy up and flowing throughout the track. The chorus is simplistic but the Youngs put in their best guitar work from the album thus far into this track. Their guitars roaring with energy and power. Amazing solo from Angus and Brian delivers a great vocal performance. - 9/10
Stand Up - After a stronger track the band decides to phone it in for the next track. Stand up is along the lines of Danger it just lacks the upbeat energy that makes AC/DC songs great. The tempo is slower and the song suffers from it. Not amazing by any means but something which could have been better with some changes. - 6.5/10
Hell Or High Water - A step back towards the better direction. Brian sounds great but the song as a whole isn't quite as strong as what has come before it. Definitely better than the two slower tracks but not quite on par with some tracks here. Angus held out until the solo where he delivers an upbeat and energetic performance. - 7.5/10
Back In Business - Similar to the previous track, although slightly slower, the song has some better guitar work on the chorus than the verses and the whole gang comes in on vocals in the chorus. A decent track. -7.5/10
Send For The Man - The final song on the album comes in slower like last few. A decent album closer, melodic guitar solo and some solid AC/DC rocking. - 7.5/10
Overall 79%