Flick of the Switch
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| Studio album by AC/DC | ||
| Released | August 15, 1983 (U.S.) | |
| Recorded | April 1983 | |
| Genre | Hard rock | |
| Length | 37:02 | |
| Label | Atlantic Records | |
| Producer(s) | AC/DC (Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd) | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| AC/DC chronology | ||
| For Those About to Rock We Salute You (1981) |
Flick of the Switch (1983) |
'74 Jailbreak (1984) |
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Flick of the Switch is an album by Australian band AC/DC, recorded shortly after their European Tour at the beginning in 1983. The album was originally released in the United States on August 15, 1983. The album was self-produced by AC/DC and reached #4 in UK and #15 in the US.
After problems with other members of the band, drummer Phil Rudd departed midway through the recording sessions, although he had completed his drum parts. He was eventually replaced by ex-Tytan drummer Simon Wright. Wright appeared in the videos for two of the singles on the album, "Flick of the Switch" and "Nervous Shakedown" and Guns For Hire [1]. Rudd, meanwhile, eventually returned to the band in 1994.
The album was re-released in 2003 as part of the AC/DC Remasters series.
[edit] Track listing
- "Rising Power" – 3:45
- "This House Is on Fire" – 3:25
- "Flick of the Switch" – 3:15
- "Nervous Shakedown" – 4:29
- "Landslide" – 3:59
- "Guns For Hire" – 3:26
- "Deep in the Hole" – 3:21
- "Bedlam in Belgium" – 3:54
- "Badlands" – 3:40
- "Brain Shake" – 4:09
- All songs composed by A. Young, M. Young, & B. Johnson.
[edit] Personnel
- Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
- Angus Young - Lead Guitar
- Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar, backing vocals
- Cliff Williams - Bass Guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Rudd - Drums
- Simon Wright- Drums (Videos only)
[edit] External links
- Lyrics on AC/DC's official website
