"Highway To Hell" would be the album that put AC/DC on the map in the U.S., but would also be the last for lead singer Bon Scott who would die of alcohol poisoning shortly after the album's release. Scott always harnessed a playful nod and a wink sense of humor in his lyrics and vocals that would raise the level of the material up a few notches. You never got the feeling that he was taking himself too seriously. Musically in many ways AC/DC sticks to their patented formula, but on this album everything works very nicely. The title track became the band's first legit hit in the U.S. and remains one of the most famous classic rock guitar riffs to this day. For straight ahead rock n roll with a slight bluesy touch in spots it does not get much better than this. For me "Highway To Hell" may be the all time best AC/DC studio album and remains a hard rock classic from the end of the 70's.

Killer Album, lets me go back to when music was music. Got it in less then a week. Good works Amazon and Pepsi. You Cats Rock! Yeah!

Not sure if you've looked on Napster or iTunes, but there is precious little original AC/DC to be had. I wanted to download H2H (legally, even) but I couldn't find it. Anyway, I'm not the world's #1 fan but there are a few AC/DC songs that are in my all time classics -- the title, the title track for Back in Black, and You Shook Me All Night Long (Back in Black also). The rest of the songs are good but I'm not familiar with them. One thing that I love about the whole thing is the vocals and instruments all work together versus against one another and the sound works... crazy, but it sounds "natural."

While Back in Black probably is top to bottom a great album. This has to be the best AC/DC album of all time. There are at least 2 if not 3 songs on this album better than any on Back in Black. This is one of my favorite albums ever and I would recommend it to anybody.

If you like this album, The Razor's Edge, High Voltage, and Back in Black are AC/DC's other great albums and you will enjoy them too. I'd also recommend '74 Jailbreak because Jailbreak is a great song.

I'm not going to waste my time describing this album because I'm pretty sure all AC/DC fans are familiar with it. The thing is that I really don't understand how a reviewer said that this remastered cd sounded bad. The sound is clean and clear. The guitars are more "alive" than the original cd version. If you don't own a copy, by all means go buy one. Walmart sells all of the Epic remasters for $9.72. I even saw some of them for $8.64.

the last good AC/DC album. last one with Bon Scott, who drank too much and ended up drowning in his own sick in 1980

Nobody does straightforward, balls-out hard rock better than AC/DC. This was the album that really made their name in the US, and unfortunately it was lead singer Bon Scott's last before his untimely death. New singer Brian Johnson would later do an admirable job behind the mike, but "Highway to Hell" arguably remains the band's greatest achievement. Every track is a winner (although "Night Crawler" drags a bit).

"The Sound on this cd is SO much louder than the original" "This has got to be the best this album has ever sounded" Yeah, right. Highway to hell is one of the latest victims of the loudness war, and this cd is compressed to death. Clipping is evident and the sound is consistently grating. Too bad increases in technology mean worse sounding cds. Pick up the orginal Atlantic cd - its much more dynamic - and consequently better sounding. And to those who say older cds are mastered not as loudly as todays - yeah, that's the point - more dynamic range. If it's not loud enough, guess what? All you have to do is turn up the volume. Best AC/DC album ruined by HORRIBLE mastering

AC/DC is in top form on this legendary album. Their playing is tight, the song writing is great, and Bon Scott's vocals take on a rougher, edgier sound on this, his last album. There just isn't a weak song here. You can rock all night to this one!

That about nine out of ten of the one-star reviews for this album are all from the same prig registered under different names; he mispells "insted" in almost every review and constantly plugs Dire Straits, Foreigner and Metallica. Yeah, enough said. Amazon should really create a system to weed out spam reviews like his/hers/its.

Anyway, this album is a classic. If you listen to only a few songs and decide you dislike the entire work, just do us a favor and stick nails into your ears. Rusty ones, at that. If you listen to the entire work and still dislike it, well, your loss. Geddy Lee I'm sure will console you (I've found that the majority of AC/DC-haters are unfortunate Rush addicts.)

This is Bon Scott-era AC/DC at its most humble, in my simple (but correct) opinion. Earlier works were definitely raunchier, focusing moreso on cranking out rough-edged rockers whereas with this album, the focus switches towards a more 'produced' sound, courtesy of Robert John Lange. That's not to say it doesn't rock as hard as their previous releases; this album rocks - hard - and in spades, it just seems, not necessarily 'cleaner,' but more matured?

They're getting older, and it shows. By the time they laid out Powerage, it is apparent that they had determined to produce the best album they possibly could have at the time, not necessarily one that only rocks as loudly as it can just for the sake of rocking loudly. Powerage is an excellent album, and Highway to Hell really shows that they could take an idea that works and build upon it without changing formula, but also without simply repeating more of the same. This album really seems like one put together for the fans in mind.

AC/DC has definitely discovered their values by this album, and it's a shame that we could not have had Bon Scott around for at least a few albums more before he decided to...Well, you know. But did anybody really expect him to live to old age anyway?

This album was of course followed by Back in Black, an album which I'm convinced will still be listened to for decades to come.

Five star album.

I don't mean echo the scads of great reviews written here, except to say: This album is a perfect multi-faceted gem. Whether a Catholic school girl or journeyman builder, Scott, the Youngs, Williams and Rudd seemed to have every one of us in mind when they struck those elemental chords. The effect is powerful, and resonates still. Best experienced in some social milieu: this is key to a few generations' "the first time I heard Highway to Hell" stories. Get one for yourself.

This was the first rock album I ever listen to back in the late 70's.
This album changed my out look on music all together, as I've gotten older I've gone more metal like MEGADETH and SLAYER.
I still listen to this album from time to time, this album will always be one of my favorites!!
If you are a fan of AC/DC this album is a must have!!
I rate this album a 9 from 1to10!!

Highway to Hell f***ing rocks. It rocks better, louder, faster, and meaner than just about any other album you've ever heard. It's a skin-melting blast of raw, raunchy rock `n' roll fury, full of livewire guitar chords, storming drums and booze-soaked vocals. Your childhood isn't complete until you've thrown this thing into your car's CD player, cranked the volume to infinity, and torn off down the highway at fifteen miles over the speed limit (this is one of those records that make you feel like you could outrun the cops if the mood were ever to strike you). This is rock `n' roll as it was meant to be played- these boys have somehow figured out how to channel the same muse that inspired Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Get it, crank it, and love it.

Rough, raw, and unapologetic. This is a must have for any AC/DC fan, or any fan of pure Rock-N-Roll. Although the title cut is probably the most widely recognized, my favorite is Night Prowler.

i've got nothing else to say that everybody else hasn't already sain this is simply one of the best rock albums of all time. play it til your speakers and your ears bleed

Are you kidding me?? The boys follow up some of the best albums of the 70's with THE pinnacle of the Bon Scott era. Wow! Every track smokes. Every track oozes Bon's ragged snarl. Every track makes me want to pump my fist and drink whiskey. Every track makes me think the band actually did sell their souls to make this so good. If you don't own this you need to because it will improve your world. I wish Bon would have lasted a few more years....

This would have to be my favorite album and album cover. This little gem would have to be in the top ten of my favorite albums.
R.I.P Bon

Thankfully the noise is so loud, you can not make out the lyrics unless you look at the record label for the text to all the songs. But even if you could understand the music, it would make no difference. This is not music, just loud noise. The music industry stopped making music twenty years ago.

The only album better than this one in AC/DC's catalog is Back in Black. Buy them both!

The last of the '70's Bon Scott albums, "Highway to Hell" is arguably the best AC/DC CD, save for "Back in Black". What Bon had that his successor does not is an authentic bluesy swagger, and wolf- like howl. When Bon sang it, you believed it. This is real bar brawl music and requires a swig of whiskey and some Camels to thoroughly enjoy. These songs rock from start to finish, and with no dogs, this is just about as good as AC/DC gets. Highly recommended, especially "Night Prowler", one of the best ending songs ever recorded. Nanu-Nanu

Bon Scott is at his best.
Every song is good.
This is a classic.
Buy it.
Shot down in flames, Highway to Hell, and If You Want Blood You've Got it are my favorites.

In my opinion this is the best of the AC/DC albums. If you do not like all their music you will still find songs on this album you will enjoy.

When I recieved my package it was in perfect condition. No scratches , .nothing. I am extremely satisified

AC/DC: One of the only true and dedicated Rock "n" Roll bands that have been making dependable and honest, in-your-face music for the past 30 years or so. Without a doubt, Angus, Malcolm, Cliff, Phil, and Bon (the line-up on Highway to Hell) are some of the most humble, comical, and nicest fellas anyone has ever known, and ever will know, for that matter. And without failure, the group continues to give their fans (with or without Bon [rest in peace]) predictable and unwavering classics, while maintaining that special freshness of genuinity that most bands can not boast about. Easy, but infectious riffs, funky-primin' drumming, and simple bass lines have never sounded so good, nor so enticing on this gem. Full of instant goodies, prime-steak riffage, and abrasive n crude vocals from one of thee greatest frontmen of all time, H2H is a sure-fire hit with anyone into good old fashion rock n roll. Anyone who says AC/DC sound the same on every album, are slaves to routine, or scared to move on got just don't know what they're saying. Taking the famous line from Rock n Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, "rock n roll ain't no rhythm man; to me it makes good, good sense" those critics of AC/DC have to take to heart what Brian professes on that number. With all that off my chest, here's the cannon for this Top 3 delight.

Highway to Hell: Seriously now, how much more classic can you get? You're just socially inept if u haven't even heard of this song. Right off the bat, your ears pleasured as Ang rips out that catchy and infectious 3-chord riff that's so well-known today. Da-Da-Da. Da-Da-Da. Da-Da-Da--Da-Da-Da-Da--DaDa. Complete with Bon's coarse vocals and that powerful sing-along chorus, "highway to hell" is like a fiery shot 'o liquor, potent but tasty.

Girls Got Rhythm: Just what you'd expect in a great AC/DC tune; contagious riff, Bon's bad-boy lyrics, and another catchy-as-heck chorus, with gang-vocals to boot. Ah, girls got rhythm indeed.

Walk All Over You: Slow, but menacing opening riff, with powerful drums by Phil, that rips into a fast-paced rock n roll onslaught. Driving start/stop riff during the verses complementing Bon's vintage vocals, that goes back to the opening riff with a slow, but powerful chorus, again complete with gang-vocals. Also contains one of my favorite solos by Ang on here; fiery and scorching like lighting, just the way I like 'em.

Touch Too Much: Opens with great complentary riffing by Ang and Mal, both producing riffs that kind of flow over each other. Kinda bluesy w/ AC/DC's leery lyrics plastered throughout the mix. Ang, once again, shreds on his frets, giving the listener a short n sweet, juicy solo. Chorus could be my favorite off the album as well, as Bon really hits those high notes, and 'cause the gang-vocals add a lot to this number.

Beating Around the Bush: Probably the fastest song off the album, this treat delivers galloping riffing and drums plus some great filler solos in-between the start/stop riff. Features some stellar screamin' from Scott in addition.

Shot Down in Flames: Bon gets center-stage here, not being backed by Mal and Cliff and all, plus painting the perfect picture of getting s*** on by a snobby chick. Ang, however, takes the show with his speaker-splitting solo that speaks more than volumes.

Get it Hot: More laid back and relaxed, but nonetheless still enjoyable. Fun, little rocker, that adds yet another gem to the track listing.

If You Want Blood (You Got It): Yes, Yes, give me it ALL! This perfect compliment to Highway to Hell could be AC/DC's most sinister number describing hypocrisy and unfair treatment, while managing to throw in a curse word for good measure. The ending is the highlight, though showcasing Bon + gang vocals at their finest, preceded by Ang's great solo.

Love Hungry Man: The drums are the best on this stripped-down, blues-bust. While the worst off the album, it still acts as an enjoyment.

Night Prowler: What a great way to end this masterpiece. Bluesy, but no less rocking than any other track here. Ang's beginning, cresending solo acts as a nice opener to Bon's subtle and quiet vox. Then, all of a sudden, the heavy guitar riff rips out and Bon screams out 'night prowler' with Mal and Cliff giving their best back-up performance off the album. Perfect closure.

>In closing, just pick this up RIGHT NOW! No, in fact, if you don't own a copy, just forget it, cause you should have it by now (he, he, ehh). Highway to Hell was a great way to close off 70's AC/DC, Bon's career (RIP once again), and their first era, which produced several classics, not just this. Being one of their best produced albums (thanks to Robert "Mutt" Lange), AC/DC's best outing, and one of thee greatest albums of all time, Highway to Hell needs no further elaboration; it just needs an easily accessible spot on your shelf.

If you were a hard rock singer,was told "you gonna die,man...you get one more album to go out with",could you ask for more?! This remaster is as essential as Back In Black,more so if you dig the Bon stuff. My studio monitors at fully cranked levels came alive with rock and roll, and I swear they were smiling...R.I.P Bon Scott; your legacy is forever.
Buy this CD today.

It's great to know that our young kids are still listening to the music of our generation. Is there truly "nothing new under the sun?" There is so much that my 14-year old likes that was popular when I was growing up, it makes a nice way to cross a bridge and bond. Although he may play it a little louder than I now would, I can still remember Mom yelling at me to "turn it down, you'll damage your eardrums." It must be true, my 14-year old hardly hears (pays attention to) some things I say?????

Oh yeah, back to AC/DC. While this may not be my favorite of their albums, it has some great cuts, like "Shot Down in Flames." It still transports the listener. Walk All Over You" is consummate AC/DC, and Angus melts the notes at every turn. And, what would AC/DC be without its definitive signature song of "Highway to Hell?" Well, they'd still be a great band and I'd still be buying their albums!!? Highly recommended for all ages, but remember to share it with your parents!

Ac/Dc is a band that is truly in a class all itself,they have never changed their style to fit what the flavor of the week is. I really respect that. Every release from Ac/Dc is filled with high energy blues tinged hard rock and roll meant to be played at 10! Highway To Hell the release that followed 'If You Want Blood' is just about perfect,this along with 'Back In Black' is what I would play for people who are just learning about Ac/Dc. It has their absolute best song ever,the title cut 'Highway To Hell',it also has one of their most underrated songs 'Touch Too Much'

Let me explain...this CD is absolutely great from start to finish,if you crank this up to 10 you are experiencing hard rock in it's bare ultimate form,all of today's bands should listen to this and take notes,lots of notes. Angus is playing guitar the way it was meant to be played,where every note is filled with emotion and meaning..and the rhythm section is as tight as can be,without excessive stuff that isn't needed...Ac/Dc never needed to show off to prove how great they were at their instruments...and of course there is Bon...Bon was truly one of the greatest rock and roll singers of all time,because he had a distinct style that many of tried to copy but no one has ever done it like him. In Highway To Hell he perfects the art of rock and roll singing

Highway to Hell-quite simply the best song Ac/Dc ever wrote
Girls Got Rhythm - a testimony to the power of women...awesome
walk all over you - great rock song about lust !
touch too much - one of their most underrated songs...filled with melody and power
beating around the bush - great
shot down in flames - one of the classics that will be around forever
get it hot - great rock song
if you want blood - another great one
love hungry man - more great music
night prowler - one of the most powerful atmosphere rock songs ever...and I love the 'shazzbot nanew nanew' at the end !



The upside - One of the greatest rock albums of all time...produced by Mutt Lange...it is a step by step example of how to create a classic album..

the downside - there is none...you need to get this

the bottom line - This is one of the 2 albums I'd play for anyone just learning about Ac/Dc or rock and roll in general (the other being 'back in black') Run out and buy this...it's classic ..the donutman says so!!!

I bought this CD for my son for Christmas. He loved it and I would purchase it again if I had the chance.

From the first chords of Highway to Hell, you can tell this is a winner.

Buy it.

This album is why I love AC/DC. It seems to me that a lot of their records have great songs but it really depends on what a person connects with first by them in terms of style for what they consider their favorite. So if you started with High Voltage and fell in love, your obviously not gonna be that wild about their evolved sounds on Highway to Hell and Back and Black. Or maybe your smarter then that and love them all. I guess I do love all their albums, but this one really introduced me to their raw energy, and on this album it's just non-stop. One reason I like it better then Back in Black is because it's more focused on hard rock then blues which I personally like when it comes to mixing the two genres. On this album a couple songs even...gasp...have some tinges of punk rock. Now come on, how can you listen to Beating Around the Bush, Walk all Over You, or If You Want Blood and say that the speed and ferocity of punk didn't have any influence on them at all in the late seventies. Well anyway, every song on this album rocks hard and that's why I love it. Oh and by the way Bon Scott is at his best here. You can really tell the difference in the passion, energy and sheer volume of his voice on this compared to other AC/DC of the time such as Powerage or Dirty Deeds. The whole record in fact is maxed in volume and rage. So get the album, it's the apex of their hard rock style in the seventies before they went more blues rock and hopefully you wont be dissapointed with bare bones AC/DC.

Ignore the naysayers who criticize this album and AC/DC in general. AC/DC is one of the greatest bands in rock history. Whether you consider them blues-rock, hard rock, heavy metal, or just down-to-earth rock 'n' roll, they do it great. Don't believe me? Look at all the albums they've sold and their tremendous fan base.
Anyway, back to the review...
Even though I wasn't born in the '70s, it was a great time for music. Bands like Led Zeppelin, KISS, Aerosmith, Queen, Rush, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult etc. etc. etc., were achieving great success and producing great albums. AC/DC was no acception.
Although such early albums like "High Voltage" and "Let There Be Rock" were hard-rockin' classics, AC/DC was never really considered a "commercial" success. And by that, I DO NOT mean a sell-out band. I just mean that their records didn't sell as well as some other bands. However, that all changed with "Highway To Hell". I read that as of May '06, "Highway..." sold more than 7 million copies. More than that, Highway To Hell was a statement. If the '70s were closing out, they were closing out with a bang.

"Highway To Hell" 10/10: Absolutely killer song! The heavy guitar, especially in the solo section, and the groovy, pounding drums partner with the anthemic lyrics. Great rocker with a great hook. This is the type of song that everybody can like. My mom even loves this song whenever she hears it on the radio!
"Girl's Got Rhythm" 10/10: Terrific follow-up to the title track. Fantastic, blues riff and great chorus. I wouldn't be surprised if this was released as a single.
"Walk All Over You" 10/10: This five-minute headbanger shows AC/DC's maturity as songwriters. Love the progressive intro and the fast riff and drumbeat show just how hard these guys can rock. Awesome solos and great ending, THIS is a great song.
"Touch Too Much" 10/10: Very cool song with a catchy chorus and some hard-rockin' guitars/drum combo. I just love it when Bon Scott sings "She's got the body of Venus with arms.".
"Beating Around The Bush" 10/10: SPECTACULAR!!! I love this song, in fact, it's ones of my favorites on the album. The lyrics are funny and do a great job accompanying the rhythm that boasts a killer guitar riff.
"Shot Down In Flames" 8/10: Very good opener to the B-side of the album. Like I said, there are no weak tracks, but this one doesn't stand out as much as some tracks from the first half of the disc.
"Get It Hot" 10/10: Probably the first AC/DC song I know that's only two and a half minutes, but definitely NOT filler. The riff is simple, but catchy, and this would serve as a great song to dance to.
"If You Want Blood (You Got It)" 9/10: Another catchy one that just seems to be an awesome track to listen to while driving down the highway, for some reason or another.
"Love Hungry Man" 9/10: Once again, the lyrics really accompany the rhythm, and this is a great track about a common rock and roll topic... basically, finding a great woman by love at first sight. It's been done before, but this is something of a stand-out.
"Night Prowler" 10/10: Slower, almost epic song and an interesting way to close out the album. Although it's kinda dark, I heard somewhere it pokes fun at something or another. I don't really know what, but this song is, kinda obviously, something to listen to at night. Right at the end, Bon Scott quotes Mork and Mindy by saying, "Shazbot! Nanu nanu!" This was rumored to be the last take ever recorded by Scott, and the creepy thing about it is how "Shazbot! Nanu! Nanu!", was a way Mork used to end transmissions with his home planet with.

Anyway, "Highway To Hell" is a classic rock album that should be in everybody's collection, especially if you love '70s music, hard rock, blues-based stuff, and of course, AC/DC! Rock on!

This is where it all began for me. "Highway to Hell" was one of the very first albums I received. I own it on vinyl, cassette, and 3 different masterings on cd. AC/DC have been my favorite band ever since. I remember I had just got a boom box at the age of 14 and I got "Highway to Hell" for Christmas. At the time I knew very little about rock music and after I put the album into my player I was hooked. This record remains my favorite AC/DC album and one my favorites of all time.

This record just kicks plain and simple. AC/DC are the pure meat and potatoes of hard rock. With every album the listener knows what they are going to get, nothing but heavy riffs, steady rocking drum beat, kicking bass, great rocking vocals, and plenty of lyrics about sex, rock n roll, and having a head banging good time. "Highway to Hell" in my opinion celebrates these aspects the best of all their work. Alas it was the last album with Bon Scott. He died less than a year later. But the band came back with Brian Johnson and produced a hard rock milestone of an album, but I'll save that for another review.

The album starts off with the title track that defiantly sets the mood for the rest of record. This is a mood that is nothing but strait hard rock'n greatness. Angus's guitar work is top notch on this one. Bon's vocals are unmatched and are by far his best, and Malcolm and Phil keep the beat grooving throughout the whole record. Songs that follow the title track are equally as head banging worthy. "Girls got a rhythm", "Shot Down in Flames", "A touch too much", and my all time favorite AC/DC song "If you want blood you got it". A rip-roaring tune that shreds so hard one cannot help but get up and strut Angus's duck shuffle all up and down the house.

This album will always remain close to my heart. It was one of the records that introduced me to the world of hard rock and heavy metal. A form of music that only grows more and more broad in my listening preference. After my first introduction to AC/DC I have been on a highway to hell ever since and I've never looked back. Long live rock n roll.

I never thought I would end up liking the albums with Brian better than the ones with Bon Scott, but that's how it turned out when I listened to all of them. Really the only AC/DC album that I completely love is "Back In Black", it's obvious why it's famous. I was surprised to find that I hated every song on this album, the melodies have no direction but have the same repetitious guitar patterns and simplicity of all the albums before it. Thank goodness Brian took over, though I'm certainly not saying it's good that Bon Scott died. None of the albums with him on it are any good, although I can't say that about "High Voltage" because I have yet to hear that one. This CD, however, is simply awful. Really boring, I nearly fell asleep listening to it. AC/DC's a bit more popular than they really need to be, though I can see why everyone would wear "Back In Black" shirts. NOt recommended.

thsi is my favorite AC/DC album, i own them all, they are the greatest band of all time,all songs get a 10 out of 5 on this album

AC/DC are just as bad as Nirvana. Bon Scott sings so horribly, and just sounds like a dying duck who just screams. The fact is, AC/DC they've only made a single decent song in the title track "Highway To Hell". The rest of the other albums and songs are terrible. I'm glad both Kurt Cobain and Bon Scott are DEAD!!! Thankfully they will never annoy me again. For good lovely music, get Foreigner and Dire Straits insted
who were a billion times better than this lousy AC/DC album.
Avoid this and Nevermind of Nirvana 2 of the worst albums
ever.