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AC/DC’s Raw Rebellion on Flick Of The Switch | Music News
AC/DC’s Flick Of The Switch was born from rebellion—ditching producer Mutt Lange and reclaiming control after label chaos. Tensions ran high in the studio, Angus called it “boring,” Malcolm insisted they were still “in the gutter,” chasing raw, live-sounding rock over radio-friendly polish. Released August 1983, it didn’t smash charts (peaked 4 UK, 15 US) or go platinum until two decades later—but that wasn’t the point. This was AC/DC’s defiant statement: noise, grit, and authenticity over commercial success. Critics split on whether it signaled decline or a powerful return to roots—and the…
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