The Razors Edge (album)
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| The Razors Edge | ||
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| Studio album by AC/DC | ||
| Released | September 21, 1990 (Australia) | |
| Recorded | 1989-1990 | |
| Genre | Hard rock | |
| Length | 46:32 | |
| Label | Atlantic Records | |
| Producer(s) | Bruce Fairbairn | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| AC/DC chronology | ||
| Blow Up Your Video (1988) |
The Razors Edge (1990) |
Live (1992) |
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The Razors Edge is an album by AC/DC, released on September 21, 1990. The album was the first (and only studio album) to feature drummer Chris Slade, and includes such songs as "Thunderstruck" and "Moneytalks" which are among AC/DC's most well-known songs. The album reached #2 on The Billboard 200 and #4 on the UK. The album has been certified quintuple platinum (5 million copies sold)[1] in the U.S., and the album was re-released in 2003 as part of AC/DC's Remasters series.
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[edit] Track listing
All tracks written by Angus Young & Malcolm Young.
- "Thunderstruck" – 4:52
- "Fire Your Guns" – 2:53
- "Moneytalks" – 3:45
- "The Razors Edge" – 4:22
- "Mistress for Christmas" – 3:59
- "Rock Your Heart Out" – 4:06
- "Are You Ready" – 4:10
- "Got You by the Balls" – 4:30
- "Shot of Love" – 3:56
- "Lets Make It" – 3:32
- "Goodbye & Good Riddance to Bad Luck" – 3:13
- "If You Dare" – 3:08
[edit] Personnel
- Brian Johnson - Lead vocals
- Angus Young - Lead Guitar
- Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
- Cliff Williams - Bass Backing Vocals
- Chris Slade - Drums
[edit] Tour
With the release of the The Razors Edge, AC/DC left on a world tour. The tour was possibly the most publicised tour they had ever done. The success of the tour was fueled by the crowd pleasing songs, such as Thunderstruck, Moneytalks, and Are You Ready.
[edit] Song samples
- "Thunderstruck" (file info) — play in browser (beta)
- The second single of The Razors Edge
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[edit] Charts
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1990 | "Thunderstruck" | Mainstream Rock | 5 |
| 1990 | "Moneytalks" | Billboard Hot 100 | 23 |
| 1990 | "Are You Ready" | Mainstream Rock | 16 |
