First off, mp3.com screwed this page up and tagged Ballbreaker as Back in Black. Don't feel disappointed that you haven't found what you were looking for because in the process you have found another one of AC/DC's amazing albums. While not on the same level as Back in Black, Ballbreaker still showcases AC/DC's talent and is definitely worth a listen if you are a fan.

Hard as a Rock: 5/5 - AC/DC kicks this album off with lead single Hard as a Rock. This song is not necessarily the most upbeat (but then again none of the songs on this album really are) but its very expertly crafted and catchy. One of my top favorites from the album.

Cover You in Oil: 3.5/5 - The second single off the album is a pretty good listen and it's obvious the band did put some effort into this one. It's not as good as the first track, but it can hold its own.

The Furor: 4.5/5 - Great guitar, great melody, great song. Another favorite of mine.

Boogie Man: 4/5 - This song has a much slower beat than the others but it works really well for it. The lyrics are pretty creepy but it has a very nice groove to it.

Honey Roll: 4.5/5 - Just like any good AC/DC song, this track is inundated with sexual innuendo. Very groovy guitar and catchy chorus.

Burnin' Alive: 4.5/5 - Another slower track that is filled with catchy and groovy guitar work. Very nice guitar solo as well.

Hail Caesar: 4.5/5 - I was not a big fan of tihs song at first, but soon began to appreciate its structure and really get into it. An obvious choice for the third and final single.

Love Bomb: 3/5 - One of the weaker tracks on the album. It's not bad, but it doesn't seem that as much effort was placed into this one. Still worthy of a listen, though.

Caught With Your Pants Down: 2/5 - This track and the following one are my two least favorite songs on the whole album. Despite the fact that this is one of the most upbeat songs on the whole CD, it's much too repetetive and lacks the wow factor present in most AC/DC songs.

Whiskey on the Rocks: 2.5/5 - Another track that just seems uninspired to me. The guitar work and the less repetetive lyrics make this slightly better than the previous track, but not by much.

Ballbreaker: 3.5/5 - The album's eponymous song is probably not the strongest track to end on, but it's still good. It's a relatively upbeat song and is definitely and improvement over the previous tracks.

Ballbreaker sounds slightly different than other AC/DC albums thanks to the production of Rick Rubin, but despite that it manages to deliver a great listening experience. If you have never heard of AC/DC before, this is not the album to start with, but if you know of the band and like what you've been hearing this might be worth picking up eventually. Very solid effort from the boys.

4/5

Released in 2000, AC/DC's Stiff Upper Lip is the most recent release by the band, and though it may not live up to the standards of the masterpiece Back in Black, it still AC/DC and it still rocks.

Stiff Upper Lip: 5/5 - Hands down my favorite song from the album. It's very catchy and seems as if it was written by the band back in their early days. This song is a definite testament to the fact that old guys can still rock. A great guitar solo by Angus also helps to bring it to the ranks of other AC/DC classics.

Meltdown: 3.5/5 - I didn't initially appreciate this song, but after a few listens I began to hear just how good it was. Nice bluesy sound and good guitar solo.

House of Jazz: 2/5 - This song isn't absolutely terrible, but at the same time it's not that good. The main problem I have with it is that it's very slow and boring. Despite the addition of a good Angus guitar solo it's just not exciting enough to warrant space on my iPod.

Hold Me Back: 1.5/5 - Probably my least favorite song on the album. The intro is very similar to the song "Sink the Pink" off of Fly on the Wall, but it is not on the same level. Another track that's just not exciting enough.

Safe In New York City: 2/5 - Despite the faster tempo and a good guitar solo this song still fails to please. The biggest problem I have with it is that it's too repetetive. Being a big AC/DC fan, I realize that the majority of their songs have repetetive choruses, but in this instance it was way too noticeable and took away from my enjoyment of the song.

Can't Stand Still: 3.5/5 - After three lackluster songs the album finally picks the pace back up with this song. Like Meltdown, I didn't initially like this song, but after a few listens I began to enjoy the beat and the guitar.

Can't Stop Rock and Roll: 4/5 - This is a very nice song which has a groovy beat and great guitar. Not much to say other than the fact that it's great example of good old AC/DC.

Satellite Blues: 4.5/5 - This song brings the tempo back up to a level similar to the album opener. It's obvious why this song was chosen to be a single with a catchy chorus and another trademark Angus Young guitar solo.

Damned: 3/5 - This song is an example of a piece of music that is good but not great. The lyrics and the guitar work are above average but for some reason it doesn't really stand out as much compared to other song on the album.

Come and Get It: 4/5 - A nice rocker that has a pretty catchy chorus and good guitar work. Not absolutely fantastic, but definitely worth a listen to any AC/DC fan.

All Screwed Up: 4/5 - A more upbeat rocker than the previous track that is very enjoyable to listen to. A great riff, guitar solo, and realatively catchy lyrics help this one stand out as a better track.

Give it Up: 4.5/5 - Very similar to the previous song in that it is upbeat and catchy but also unique. Another good solo by Angus and good lyrics. This track is a very enjoyable listen that help end the album on a high note.

All in all, despite a couple of low points in the beginning, the album satsifies and serves as a testament to the greatness of AC/DC

4/5