event AC/DC
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Fri Aug 14
7:30 pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/32882 AC/DC at United Center
The main problem with 2008's Black Ice—AC/DC's 17th studio release and its first in eight years—was its incessant marketing blitz; Walmart set up huge displays devoted entirely to the album, and MTV created disposable "AC/DC Rock Band Stores" to cross-promote the band's involvement in the video-game series. Best to remember the Aussies for the music, and remind the younger fans, too. Despite peaking commercially in the late '70s/early '80s with Highway To Hell and Back In Black, AC/DC has been steadily cranking out triumphant hits—even if all the songs ring familiar. Black Ice is no different, largely a conduit for a clothesline of elaborate, adrenaline-filled riffs and caterwauling vocals.
United Center 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
The main problem with 2008's Black Ice—AC/DC's 17th studio release and its first in eight years—was its incessant marketing blitz; Walmart set up huge displays devoted entirely to the album, and MTV created disposable "AC/DC Rock Band Stores" to cross-promote the band's involvement in the video-game series. Best to remember the Aussies for the music, and remind the younger fans, too. Despite peaking commercially in the late '70s/early '80s with Highway To Hell and Back In Black, AC/DC has been steadily cranking out triumphant hits—even if all the songs ring familiar. Black Ice is no different, largely a conduit for a clothesline of elaborate, adrenaline-filled riffs and caterwauling vocals.
Updated 10/28/2009
