AC/DC’s Thunderstruck belongs right there in the dictionary as the picture
beside the word(s) rock and roll. It’s
got it all: Angus Young’s riff buzzing
around your face like an aggressive wasp, a driving rhythm from the drums and
bass that feels like a runaway train, mindlessly juvenile lyrics, a soccer
chant that conveys an urgent menace – and three (four?) guitars with absolutely
perfect tone.
If you want to study how to
write, perform, or produce a rock song, look no further. Brian Johnson’s vocals, Angus Young’s solo,
Malcolm Young’s rhythm, the sound of the mix
- they are all perfect. And, what
– three hooks?
Go have a listen. Take a breath or two. You’ll need to, because you’ve been
thunderstruck.
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