There was no denying that early AC/DC with singer Bon Scott made for some exciting and interesting times for the band, especially as Disco was the latest craze musically at the time, which would eventually be gone by late 1980. AC/DC’s loud, heavy approach to Rock music and the improved consistency of their music after each release made the group (in)famous. At the time of this album, AC/DC was considering putting out a compilation after delivering several successful albums. Instead, wisely, they chose to record this live album, which featured songs from their back catalogue of albums that they had already recorded. 10 songs were sourced from an April 1978 performance in Glasgow, Scotland for this album release. In any case, this should be a very, very good listen from start to finish so let’s celebrate AC/DC and jump right into this album’s music.

Riff Raff begins with audience crowds cheering and clapping. No doubt that they were in for a special treat that night. Some humming sounds emerge, and the cheering continues throughout. The crowd goes mental, and lead guitars enter. This does sound really awesome and fantastic, Angus Young can certainly play a mean guitar. The tune gets going nicely, speeding up and sounding fantastic. Drums enter, and this tune gets going. Nonetheless, this sounds really great. It is a fast and uptempo number by AC/DC that sounds glorious. Very cool. A really great tune to listen to and enjoy. Bon Scott enters with some gloriously fantastic vocals. He definitely could pull off a great vocal take, even live. An enjoyable listening experience and worth hearing. Angus Young launches into a fantastic guitar solo, with the rest of the band providing a solid rhythm foundation to match. The guitar solo present is absolutely fantastic. No doubt Angus Young inspired many people to pick up a guitar during their lifetime. The soloing goes on nicely for some time, but never gets dull, unlike many Progressive Rock live acts of the 1970s. Bon Scott eventually returns with some great vocals. A really top-notch performance by Bon Scott and crew. Enjoyable, and very unforgettable, too. Great song, worth hearing. It ends with some loose and nicely feedback-laden riffing by the Youngs. Sweet.

Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be launches into some great and powerful guitar riffing, just as the audience claps along. If anything, Bon Scott era AC/DC is very underrated. Singing about devilish delights present on planet Earth, the awesome lyrics are matched by excellent and powerful playing from the band. Angus Young in particular should be appreciated for his guitar playing. Bon Scott delivers a fantastic performance for a Rock singer, way back in the days when autotune did not exist. This music is simple, powerful and melodic. Which actually sums up AC/DC in a nutshell. In the second half is a glorious guitar solo by Angus Young with some awesome guitar work, proving his worth as an understated and somewhat underrated guitarist. A thoroughly great and joyous listening experience from AC/DC. Totally worth listening to, just bear in mind that this music isn’t for religiously inclined individuals. It ends with loud guitars and crashing drums, with some great cheering from the crowd.

Bad Boy Boogie launches straight into the song, with some great rhythm guitar playing from Malcolm Young and thunderous drumming from Phil Rudd. This tune quickly gets going and sounds energetic and brilliant. This is an extended length tune that sounds great from the start. Bon Scott sings brilliantly here. AC/DC are actual proof that Australians can make decent music, contrary to popular opinion outside of Australia. Nonetheless, this is a really pleasurable and top piece of music to listen to. The song is great to listen to, perfect for headbanging along and wishing that you were there to see the first incarnation of AC/DC. Towards the middle are some fantastic rhythm guitar riffs, which briefly cut out before a manic guitar solo by Angus Young quickly enters. This is a sweet sounding section of this song, it simply sounds original, musically decent and well-played. A sustained note occurs from Angus Young once the solo is completed, with the rest of the band playing around it. Quite ingenious. This falls apart and then gradually builds back up, with the audience cheering nicely and clapping along to the tune. Fantastic. A sturdy and long-lasting listening experience throughout. The riffing and playing in this section is a real treat for those who love AC/DC and Rock music in particular. This is an ecstatic listening experience that progresses along decently and nicely with a great and excellent focus musically. Drums eventually re-enter, and this tune eventually gets Bon Scott back to business. A really fantastic and excellent listening experience, worth your ears and time. A super fun and cool listening experience. It ends with Angus Young playing with vibrato and amplifier feedback to full effect. This eventually is concluded with a manic guitar lone solo, before the song finishes with screaming from Bon Scott and drum rolls. Brilliant.

The Jack begins with some hi-hats being hit, and with guitars and drums entering. This legendary song emerges and although this song is macho male sexism by today’s standards, it still sounds interesting. Bon Scott changes the lyrics on this tune to indicate his sexual ways and preferences, which is interesting and different. A really cool and enjoyable listen, which should definitely put off feminists out there as Exhibit A through music. Regardless, this is a really awesome, melodic and upbeat listening experience. This is a great live performance. Angus Young enters with a glorious guitar solo that is well-played and descriptive in its own way. A great tune that is something that would have been played in bars during the late 1970s. Eventually, the guitar soloing stops and Bon Scott communicates with the audience whilst they sing the chorus line: “She’s got the jack!” Very interesting and animated. Bon Scott gets Angus Young to begin soloing again, and he plays in an electrifying and upbeat way. A really thrilling tune to listen to, this is a great live album, period. The tune steadily becomes louder and more electrifying towards the end. Sounding a lot like Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin on this guitar solo, Angus Young proves his worth. Bon Scott then returns, singing away very nicely. It gradually reaches the logical conclusion of this song, and it finishes with glorious guitar playing and drum rolls to conclude. Fantastic.

Problem Child launches straight into an uptempo and decent cover of the original song. Bon Scott sings wonderfully here about being said problem child which is relatable if you didn’t have a great upbringing. The tune itself is very catchy and different throughout. The real star of the show is Bon Scott, although the band play very nicely as well. This song is very enjoyable. Angus Young quickly gets guitar soloing away nicely, and he does a great job of showcasing his expertise with the instrument. Really cool and awesome music to listen to. Bon Scott eventually returns nicely here on vocals, and this tune continues along nicely. A simple, straightforward and powerful listening experience especially for any teen out there who hates school and the authorities out there. The tune is a little repetitive towards the end, but Angus Young does some decent guitar soloing to finish off. A really great listening experience. It ends with crashing drum rolls and Angus Young concluding guitar playing to great cheers from the audience.

Whole Lotta Rosie launches right into it with crowd cheering and guitar riffs that sound really cool. This is well-played and sung by AC/DC and is openly sexual. Singing about a woman’s measurements (which no doubt will get mixed reactions from the listener), this tune is out there raunchy and sexually dirty Rock and Roll. Nonetheless, a fine and fantastic tune to hear, and this will definitely put a smile on your face if you enjoy this sort of thing. A really loud, powerful and upbeat tune about having sex with said lady all the time and other dirty deeds. Angus Young eventually enters with a fuzz-laden guitar solo that sounds quick, energetic and nicely played. A really cool tune, the crowd chants here as well during a section with lead and rhythm guitars doing a sort of call-and-response between each other. Eventually, this tune continues rolling along excellently with Angus Young stepping back into solo guitar mode. A really fantastic listening experience, it finishes up in a very manic way. Very, very good.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation begins with some guitars that are nicely played. It quickly launches into the song at hand, and Bon Scott sounds really good here, yelping and singing brilliantly on this song. This is a song that exudes the core Rock and Roll spirit throughout the history of the genre. Nonetheless, this is another genuinely good listen. Even if you are not a huge fan of AC/DC, their songs and their albums such as this release by the group will make a positive impression on the listener, for the most part. This is a fantastic and enjoyable musical listening experience. With macho male sex-based lyrics thrown in for good measure, this is another solid gold listening experience. Angus Young plays some good guitar fills, followed by a call-and-response vocal section with Bon Scott singing the main part. This song is a great token listen by AC/DC. Angus Young eventually gets playing very nicely towards the end, and this reaches a fantastic conclusion for a great song. Ecstatic listening.

High Voltage launches right into the song, with upbeat chords and a simple yet enjoyable Rock tune to listen to. Bon Scott sings well on this album and tune, and he sings about the glories of the Rock and Roll lifestyle at hand. Bon Scott left us too early, to be frank, but on this record, he sounds like an A Grade singer and Rock personality that few could match. All in all, this is another awesome listen, devoted to sex, drugs and rock and roll. An awesome listening experience, this no doubt would have been special to see live as well. Bon Scott and AC/DC were a unique set of musicians. In the second half, Angus Young plays some glorious guitar soloing and is matched by some decent drum fills. Eventually, Bon Scott gets the crowd busy to get them to follow along with what he should be singing in the song. This audience is a decent one, and AC/DC do well to get their audience energised. Soon enough, the band returns in decent fashion and Angus Young plays really well here. Things gradually get louder, just before Bon Scott sings the chorus to conclude this awesome song. Undeniably awesome.

Let There Be Rock begins with some good drum rolls and enters into an upbeat and sturdy version of the original song. Bon Scott takes the lead vocal whilst the guitars silence for the first verses. It does sound really exciting and different musically, and it is a great tune devoted to Rock music. Music fans in particular will appreciate this fascinating and exciting Rock music listening experience. Eventually, the guitars enter and Angus Young plays wonderfully and brilliantly here, soloing away. The drums stop, only for Angus Young to kick the proverbial on guitar and for the music to return again by the rest of the band. A really cool and fantastic listen, this music is very fun and inspiring to listen to. This song perfectly encapsulates what early AC/DC went for musically. With a great difference in the musical sections present, this song is a crowd-pleaser. Angus Young plays very exceptionally well on this tune, and every moment of this tune is awesomely suspenseful. All in all, this is a really cool tune to listen to and enjoy. This is a fine AC/DC performance live that is exactly how AC/DC did their music best. In the second half of this tune, Angus Young continues soloing on very nicely. Again, this sounds upbeat, lively and incredibly awesome to listen to. Even for its length of eight and a half minutes, this does not disappoint. There is an early wrap-up in the second half of the tune, which is followed by Angus Young doing a guitar solo section. This is a pleasant surprise for those who listen to this, and he shreds and plays away in a very wonderful and euphoric fashion. He stops briefly, before playing a guitar riff with increasing speed. Angus Young continues to play well, followed by guitar feedback. The rest of the band surprisingly kicks in to conclude this epic tune. Excellent and theatrical in approach. Great to hear. The crowd goes nuts at the end of it all.

Rocker is the last tune on this live album. It begins with loud and exciting guitar riffs, followed quickly by drums and launches into a great tune by AC/DC. This finishes the album on a high note and just sounds brilliant. Admittedly, Bon Scott’s voice is rather shouty and pitchy here, but that is perfectly okay, given the song. Angus Young and crew play nicely along, complete with guitar soloing. Bon Scott returns with great power and intensity. No doubt he was sorely missed after his tragic early death by many in the music world. Regardless, this is music that sounds great from start to finish. It ends fairly quickly and the band sound like a powerhouse of Rock music. A wonderful and energetic live album by AC/DC finishes here. The crowd approves nicely of AC/DC as well, they do deserve it here.

If you are looking for a great live album, or you love AC/DC’s music, this should be a big no-brainer to seek out. This live album is excellent, with very little editing done after the initial recordings. The fact that this is a single album as well makes it a more consistent selection of tracks per se. AC/DC had not even reached their peak musically, and this album still sounds like a keeper. Should you listen to this album? Absolutely, especially if you are a fan of Hard Rock or Heavy Metal by a legendary band. A stunning performance by all on this record.

R.I.P. Bon Scott, a great live performance by AC/DC.

9/10