The All-TIME 100 Albums: Back in Black by AC/DC

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The All-TIME 100 Albums

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By Josh Tyrangiel Published: November 13, 2006

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ALBUM: Back in Black

YEAR RELEASED: 1980 LABEL: Atlantic ARTIST: AC/DC

TIME 100 ALBUMS PODCASTS

PODCAST: Welcome to the All-TIME 100 Albums - the musical compilations of the last half-century that need no introduction. That said, listen in below as music critics Josh Tyrangiel and Alan Light introduce the list and talk about the top albums of the 1950s and '60s.

PODCAST: We know. Twenty-nine of the 100 greatest albums of all time come in the 1970s, and Pink Floyd isn't there. Play this podcast to learn why we picked the titles we did, and if you have something to say, tell us about it using the talkback link below.

PODCAST: Maybe it's a Sign O' The Times that you're listening to critics' audio recordings about great music, but this podcast about how we chose the best albums of the 1980s really is a Thriller. Give it a listen below.

PODCAST: Here's music even the younger set will know by heart. Listen to selected clips from the 1990s through present day as music critic Josh Tyrangiel discusses his picks.

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Though unabashed in its misogyny—"Let Me Put My Love Into You" would be nicer if it were a request rather than a command while "Given the Dog a Bone" breaks the rules of chivalry and grammar—this testosterone filled romp's passion for bangin' is less focused on hips than heads. Produced by reclusive genius Robert "Mutt" Lange (now better known as Mr. Shania Twain), "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Hells Bells" are arena anthems of uncorrupted hookiness and sonic quality. Angus Young's guitar riffs are instantly memorable while Brian Johnson, in his rookie campaign replacing the late Bon Scott, sings as if he's being tortured—and thoroughly enjoying it.