AC/DC's latest release 'Black Ice' surpassed all my expectations. Not because it's anything new or path breaking but simply because it isn't. I'm no fan of these ancient Aussies, but it's refreshing to hear something raw and primal, a blast from the past, in this age of post-progressive technical metal and whatnot. These guys haven't changed anything from their old winning formula - it's balls-out rock and roll. I recommend 'Big Jack' and 'Black Ice' as enjoyable tracks.
REM's latest offering 'Accelerate' is another refresher. Again, I wasn't a big fan of these guys except for a few notable tracks here and there, but this album is fun to listen to. Songs like 'Horse to water' and 'I'm gonna DJ' are fast paced and groovy, and if one pays a little attention to the lyrics, are also strongly defensive in their tone, almost as if Stipe is sending out a message out to his detractors, who were only too happy to write the band off. it's good to know that these guys, plagued with break-ups and and bandmates giving up and quitting in the past, have come out with a fast paced, quality record to win over a new generation of fans.
Peace.
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