- T.N.T. (album)
Infobox Album
Name = T.N.T.
Type = studio
Artist =AC/DC
Caption =
Released = December 1975
Recorded = July 1975
Genre =Hard rock
Length = 41:55
Label = Albert
Producer =Harry Vanda , George Young
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|2.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3ojtea144xs7 link]
*Sputnik Music Rating|5|5 [http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=11778 link]
Last album = "High Voltage"
(1975)
This album = "T.N.T."
(1975)
Next album = "High Voltage"
(1976)"T.N.T." is the second studio
album byAustralia nhard rock bandAC/DC , released in December 1975. Seven of the album's nine songs were written byAngus Young ,Malcolm Young , andBon Scott . "Can I Sit Next to You Girl " was written by Young & Young, and "School Days" is acover version of aChuck Berry song.It was originally released on
Albert Productions , and was never reissued by another label. However, most of its contents were included onAtlantic Records ' "High Voltage" album, which was released internationally in May 1976.Overview
"T.N.T." marked a change in direction from AC/DC's debut album, "High Voltage", released in February 1975. Whereas "High Voltage" featured more of a
glam rock -influenced sound, "T.N.T." saw the band fully embrace the formula for which they would become famous: hard-edged,rhythm & blues -basedrock 'n' roll with a high level of distortion in the lead and rhythm guitars. This album contains some of the band's best-known songs, including the title track, "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll) ", "The Jack ", and others."T.N.T." also led to more AC/DC appearances on Australia's "Countdown" music program, following those in support of "High Voltage". These appearances included a live performance of the song "T.N.T.", as well as a now-famous
music video for "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)".Filmed on
February 23 , 1976, the video featured the band's then-current lineup, along with members of theRats of Tobruk Pipe Band , on the back of a flat-bed truck traveling on Swanston Street inMelbourne , Australia. [Video Footage and Liner Notes, "Family Jewels" 2-Disc DVD Set 2005] OnOctober 1 ,2004 , Melbourne's Corporation Lane was renamedACDC Lane as a tribute to AC/DC, with the decision being based in part on this video. [Boulton, Martin, [http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/09/09/1094530766163.html "Lane way to the top for AC/DC"] , "The Age", September 10, 2004. Retrieved on 2007-02-15.]International release
"T.N.T." is the only Australian AC/DC studio album for which there is no international counterpart. However, seven of its nine songs comprise the international version of "High Voltage", released in May 1976. The other two, "Rocker" and "School Days", saw worldwide release as part of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"'s international version (1976/1981) and the "Bonfire" box set (1997), respectively.
Track listing
All songs composed by
Angus Young ,Malcolm Young , andBon Scott , except where noted.# "
It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll) " – 5:15
# "Rock 'n' Roll Singer" – 5:04
# "The Jack " – 5:52
# "Live Wire" – 5:49
# "T.N.T." – 3:35
# "Rocker" – 2:51
# "Can I Sit Next to You Girl " (Young, Young) – 4:12
# "High Voltage" – 4:22
# "School Days" (Chuck Berry ) – 5:21Vinyl releases featured longer versions of "High Voltage" and "Rocker" - CD releases had edited versions.
Personnel
*
Bon Scott –lead vocals ,bagpipes
*Angus Young –lead guitar , backing vocals
*Malcolm Young –rhythm guitar ,backing vocals
*Mark Evans – bass,backing vocals
*Phil Rudd – drums, percussion, backing vocals
*Harry Vanda – production
*George Young – productionReferences
External links
* [http://www.acdcrocks.com/highvoltage.html Lyrics] on AC/DC's official website
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