AC/DC: a lack of creativity?

I'm new into AC/DC, and i've noticed that all their albums are alike. Does that mean they lack of musical creativity? All the songs and riffs are so similar...Or is it that they are attached to a certain sound that forged them their identity??

No they donot lack musical creativity, this a style they settled on long ago and they have stuck to it, lack of musicial creativity belong to so called artist like Britny Spears or Katy Perry or any other pop singer who is really just a record company and producer's tool.

No, it means if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Lack of creativity? I think the new CD is very good. Sure it has that AC/DC sound, what else would anyone expect? It's like saying Motorhead are not creative because they sound like Motorhead. They know what they do and they do it well.

Many painters stick to a certain style of painting. They may even stick to a certain range of colors. It helps identify their style. Over the years their paintings may not look exactly alike, but you can definitely tell it's the same artist.

AC/DC have progressed over the years. "Black Rain" does not sound like "Back in Black" which does not sound like "High Voltage". However, all these releases sound like AC/DC.

Troublezone wrote:

No, it means if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Exactly. They like what they do and they do it well.

I agree.

I don't really listen to them, but I wouldn't say they lack creativity. Those guys defined that particular sound, and are super good at it.

Uhhh - no, they are creative. It's AC/DC - you know what you get when you buy an AC/DC album. granted, they all have that AC/DC sound, but they are not the same.

Troublezone wrote:

if it ain't broke don't fix it.

exactly

More bands should study AC/DC as a template for how to remain eternally hip 30+ years into their career.

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I'm new into AC/DC, and i've noticed that all their albums are alike

Really listen and then decide. As has been said they have a core sound but even album to album they show changes, listen to Back In Black and then Flick Of The Switch and you hear the differences. Welcome to the club of AC/DC.

NumbskullakaNazgul wrote:

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I'm new into AC/DC, and i've noticed that all their albums are alike

Really listen and then decide. As has been said they have a core sound but even album to album they show changes, listen to Back In Black and then Flick Of The Switch and you hear the differences. Welcome to the club of AC/DC.

Wise words Emptynumbskull.......
Good to see you back btw.

Emptynumbskull, hmmmmm, my wife would say that fits. Thanks though.

1 4 5 Rock N Roll!!! Thats what they do best. Look at their album sales. If they try to mix it up with a little Jazz it would not work...God Bless ACDC...

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

No, it means if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Exactly. They like what they do and they do it well.

I like what they do too.

Gilbert wrote:

I'm new into AC/DC, and i've noticed that all their albums are alike. Does that mean they lack of musical creativity? All the songs and riffs are so similar...Or is it that they are attached to a certain sound that forged them their identity??

I used to think the same thing. It's why I never bothered listening to them completely until last year. I have changed my stance since then. The riffs really aren't similar, but the sound is. Angus has a guitar tone that is immediately recognizable, on every album. This can make it appear that he's playing the same riff.

But if you dig a little deeper, you'll hear that most albums have their own identity. They do have a few parts of a couple songs that briefly sound like others, though.

The real key to AC/DC's sound is Malcolm...that guy is a rhythm guitar monster. Check out some live footage and listen to the stuff he plays.

I agree detuned if you watch the 'Let There Be Rock' concert film, during 'High Voltage' Angus' s guitar drops out and Malcolm doesnot miss a beat.

It's just their sound. It's good time boogie down rock and roll.

Eyesore wrote:

They do have a few parts of a couple songs that briefly sound like others, though.

happens to all bands from time to time.

detuned wrote:

The real key to AC/DC's sound is Malcolm...that guy is a rhythm guitar monster. Check out some live footage and listen to the stuff he plays.

malcome is the brains behind the whole band.

Are people just giving Malcolm credit because they feel bad for him? Haha.

Eyesore wrote:

Are people just giving Malcolm credit because they feel bad for him? Haha.

No Malcolm is the backbone of that band. Angus is 80% a lead player. His brother is just as important to their sound.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

No, it means if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Exactly. They like what they do and they do it well.

yeah, they like what they do and millions of other fans out there do to.

SpectreFate wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

Are people just giving Malcolm credit because they feel bad for him? Haha.

No Malcolm is the backbone of that band. Angus is 80% a lead player. His brother is just as important to their sound.

he does alot more than people realize. its actually kinda sad to see all of he crdit angus gets. when you ask sombody " whats the fist thing that comes to your ming when you hear Ac/Dc?" they normally comment on the crazy guy runnin around stage in a little tight out fit, not the guy standing near the back in the shadows. They wouldnt be the same without Malcolm.

I think I read on NLTM that AC/DC even crack on themselves that they have made the same album 14 times. LOL