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Flick of the Switch 
Studio album by AC/DC Released 15 August 1983 Recorded Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, April 1983 Genre Hard rock, heavy metal[1] Length 37:02 Label Albert Producer AC/DC AC/DC chronology For Those About to Rock We Salute You
(1981)Flick of the Switch
(1983)Fly on the Wall
(1985)Singles from Flick of The Switch - "Guns For Hire"
Released: 1983 - "Nervous Shakedown"
Released: 1983 - "Flick of The Switch"
Released: 1983
Flick of the Switch is the ninth Australian and eighth international studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, recorded shortly after their European Tour at the beginning of 1983. The album was originally released in the US on 15 August 1983. The album was self-produced by AC/DC and reached #4 in UK and #15 in the US, and has been certified platinum by the RIAA.[2]
On the recorded commentary on the album for the Live at Donington DVD, the band states the album was an attempt to make the band raw again, and while they were happy with the result, the album became known as one of their biggest flops, however Malcolm and Angus still consider the album an achievement and still stand by it.[3]
After having problems with rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, drummer Phil Rudd was fired midway through the album's recording sessions, although he had completed his drum parts. Former Procol Harum drummer B.J. Wilson was hired to help complete the recording if needed, but his contributions were not used. The drum position was eventually filled by future Dio drummer Simon Wright. Wright appeared in the videos for "Flick of the Switch", "Nervous Shakedown",[4] and "Guns For Hire". He also toured for the album, and is seen in the pro-shot video recordings from that period. Rudd returned to the band in 1994.
The album was re-released in 2003 as part of the AC/DC remasters series.
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Track listing
All songs written and composed by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Brian Johnson.
No. Title Length 1. "Rising Power" 3:43 2. "This House Is on Fire" 3:23 3. "Flick of the Switch" 3:13 4. "Nervous Shakedown" 4:27 5. "Landslide" 3:57 6. "Guns for Hire" 3:24 7. "Deep in the Hole" 3:19 8. "Bedlam in Belgium" 3:52 9. "Badlands" 3:38 10. "Brain Shake" 4:00 Personnel
- Brian Johnson – lead vocals
- Angus Young – lead guitar, slide guitar on "Badlands"
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Rudd – drums
Charts
Album
Year Chart Peak Position 1983 Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart 41983 US Billboard The 200 Albums Chart 151983 UK Albums Chart 4Certification
Region Certification Sales/shipments United States (RIAA)[2] Platinum 1,000,000^ ^shipments figures based on certification alone
References
- ^ Steve Huey. "Flick of the Switch > Overview". All Media Guide. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r86. Retrieved 2007-06-09.
- ^ a b "American album certifications – AC/DC – Flick of the Switch". Recording Industry Association of America. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Flick+of+the+Switch%22. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
- ^ Malcolm and Angus, Live At Donnington DVD, Flick Of the Switch Review
- ^ Flick of the Switch and Nervous Shakedown Videos, Family Jewels DVD, 2005
External links
- Lyrics on AC/DC's official website
Categories:- Albums certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America
- AC/DC albums
- 1983 albums
- Atlantic Records albums
- "Guns For Hire"
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