The Razors Edge

The Razors Edge is the twelfth album on which AC/DC powerfully re-ignited the core of rock and roll in the 1990s with thick riffs and new drive. Released after a few years’ gap, it brought the band major commercial success again and became an important turning point in their career. A hard, tightened sound runs throughout. The overwhelming drive of the opener “Thunderstruck,” famous for its striking bagpipe-like intro, became a new signature song. From the catchiness of “Moneytalks” and the momentum of “Are You Ready” to the speed of “Fire Your Guns” and the weight of the title track “The Razors Edge,” the songs are varied yet keep a consistent, AC/DC-like strength. Rather than chasing flashy trends, the band achieved a splendid comeback by updating its own style in a modern sonic picture. The strength of simple riffs and the appeal of big choruses are not lost in the least. Announcing the band’s third golden period, following the Bon Scott era and the early Brian Johnson years, it is a powerful, fulfilling comeback record.