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Highway to Hell
by AC/DC
The 644th greatest album of all time
Highway to Hell, released in 1979, is an AC/DC album that blends hard rock and blues-rock into concise, riff-driven songs suited to large venues. The record pairs Angus Young's crunchy, energetic lead guitar with Malcolm Young's steady rhythm work and a punchy rhythm section, while Bon Scott delivers gritty, charismatic vocals; producer Mutt Lange brought cleaner, more focused production and an emphasis on vocal hooks and arrangements. The title track and other high-energy songs showcase the band's straightforward, anthem-ready approach, and it is the last studio album to feature Bon Scott before his death.
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