The Razors Edge by Ac/dc - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Although AC/DC's popularity had decreased by the early '90s, the band still had a lot of life left in it. Arguably the Australian headbangers' strongest album in over half a decade, The Razor's Edge is quintessential AC/DC -- rowdy, abrasive, unapologetically fun metal full of blistering power chords, memorable hooks, and testosterone-driven lyrics. Lead singer Brian Johnson sounds more inspired than he had since 1983's Flick of the Switch, and lead guitarist Angus Young isn't about to take any prisoners on such hard-hitting material as "Shot of Love," the menacing title song, and the appropriately titled "Got You By the Balls." Although not quite in a class with Back in Black, Highway to Hell, or Let There Be Rock -- all of which would, for novices, serve as fine introductions to the distinctive band -- The Razor's Edge was a welcome addition to AC/DC's catalog. ~ Alex Henderson

1. Thunderstruck

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Sean Leonard
Brian Dobbs; Production
Engineer: Mike Fraser; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mike Fraser; Production
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production
Recording: Ken Lomas
Ian Taylor; Production

2. Fire Your Guns

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

3. Moneytalks

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

4. The Razors Edge

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

5. Mistress for Christmas

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

6. Rock Your Heart Out

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

7. Are You Ready

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

8. Got You by the Balls

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

9. Shot of Love

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

10. Let's Make It

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

11. Goodbye and Good Riddance to Bad Luck

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

12. If You Dare

Bass: Cliff Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Ac/dc; Main Performer
Drums: Chris Slade; Performer
Guitar: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Performer
Performer: Ac/dc; Performer
Vocals: Brian Johnson; Performer
Composer: Malcolm Young
Angus Young; Composer
Lyricist: Angus Young
Malcolm Young; Composer
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 27 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Metal, Worldwide, Australia

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

SME Mora Qualitas

Country

Australia

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 23, 1990

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444890151