{"product_id":"ac-dc-if-you-want-blood-youve-got-it","title":"AC\/DC – If You Want Blood You've Got It","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAC\/DC – If You Want Blood You've Got It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew live albums capture the raw power of rock 'n' roll quite like AC\/DC's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf You Want Blood You've Got It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released in 1978, this landmark live recording documents the band during the Bon Scott era, when their stripped-back sound, uncompromising riffs and explosive stage performances were establishing them as one of hard rock's most formidable acts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland, on 30 April 1978, the album captures AC\/DC at a pivotal moment in their career. Angus Young's searing lead guitar and Malcolm Young's muscular rhythm playing drive the performance, while Cliff Williams' bass and Phil Rudd's precise, hard-hitting drumming provide the rock-solid foundation. Bon Scott commands the stage with his unmistakable rasp, mischievous delivery and irreverent attitude, giving these performances the swagger and danger that defined the band's early sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than smoothing out the band's rough edges, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf You Want Blood You've Got It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the sheer intensity of AC\/DC in concert. The guitars are upfront, the rhythm section is relentless, and the performances retain the direct, no-frills energy that made the group such a powerful live attraction. The result is an essential document of late-1970s hard rock, rooted in blues, boogie and the rebellious spirit of classic rock 'n' roll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe setlist brings together some of the band's most enduring early material. \"Riff Raff\" opens with a furious guitar attack, while \"Bad Boy Boogie\" stretches out into an extended showcase for Angus Young's playing. \"The Jack\" combines a bluesy groove with Bon Scott's provocative storytelling, and \"Whole Lotta Rosie\" delivers one of AC\/DC's most recognisable riffs. The closing run of \"High Voltage\", \"Let There Be Rock\" and \"Rocker\" captures the band at full throttle, building towards a suitably raucous finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased shortly before the breakthrough of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighway to Hell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1979, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf You Want Blood You've Got It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preserves AC\/DC in their hungry, uncompromising early prime. It remains a key album for fans of Bon Scott-era AC\/DC, classic hard rock, Australian rock history and the visceral excitement of vintage live recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors and listeners seeking the band's original live intensity, this is a cornerstone of the AC\/DC catalogue: loud, lean, blues-driven rock delivered with conviction and attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Riff Raff — 5:50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be — 3:58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. Bad Boy Boogie — 7:15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4. The Jack — 5:45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5. Problem Child — 4:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. Whole Lotta Rosie — 4:02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. Rock N Roll Damnation — 3:34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. High Voltage — 4:52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4. Let There Be Rock — 8:05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB5. 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