AC/DC

AC/DC's identity rests on sharply interlocking Young brothers' guitar parts, blunt blues-based riffs, and choruses built for a room full of voices. The early Bon Scott records move from the rough Australian releases into increasingly focused hard rock, reaching a dramatic peak on Highway to Hell. Back in Black introduced Brian Johnson while keeping the band's lean attack intact; later albums alternately chase a drier, rawer sound or add a broader arena scale. The formula changes less than its production and pacing, which makes the catalog rewarding to rank: listeners can compare riff writing, vocal character, album flow, and how much each record adds to a deliberately consistent sound.