Despite a great affection for Highway To Hell, I still think that Powerage was the last great AC/DC album. The production gloss that reduces Back In Black so much was present on Highway To Hell, but it was Bon that gave the edge that Back In Black lacks.
I occasionally play Back In Black because of what it represents - an album long obituary for Bon. That's what it was supposed to be and that's what it is.
Finally, the title track to For Those About To Rock upholds the finest traditions of AC/DC silliness. However, it's the only thing on the album I like.
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