![]() ![]() International version: This is the one most of us have heard. “Jailbreak” was released internationally on the EP '74 JAILBREAK. It's ok, but I don't feel i've been missing out on too much. I have to say that “Jailbreak” is a better way to end the album though. I don't really care for how the songs are arranged. This Australian version seems like more of a compilation to me since I am familiar with the songs but not the order. I think this song works better extended a little. “Ain't No Fun” is the second song and is also longer. Title track is slightly longer, but hardly noticeable. The original version I had never heard before today and the second i've had for decades, so forgive me if the result is somewhat biased! Australian version: Totally different song order. Yikes! I hardly think it would be fair to review one or the other so I will do both as a 2-fer. The differences between early AC/DC albums in Australia and the rest of the world is dizzying in that some tracks never appeared outside of Australia, some appeared on multiple albums, some only internationally, some edited, some not. The second (the one I have) was released the same year internationally but sadly not until 1981 in the US (where I live). The first one was released only in Australia in 1976. After reading about it I learned that there are actually two versions. Wondering which album should be my first review on MMA, it finally hit me - why not review the first album I ever owned that it is on this site! That honor goes to AC/DC and their 1976 release DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP. Although flawed in some areas, Dirty Deeds is a great introduction as well as an album that has aged well since 1976. Overall, I would suggest this to anyone who likes or is interested in the band. This, even though it does get annoying at times, it is pleasant and it made me and I know many others smile when listening to it. 'Ain't No Fun (Waiting 'Round to be a Millionaire)' is another good track, but follows the basic formula most of AC/DC's songs do, with Scott leading the vocals as always with his unique sound. Overall, this was probably the most successful song off of the release. The track is extremely fun, and is most likely a song you'll remember and hum after you listen to it. Again, this brings up the thing I was saying about the taking of sexual lyrics and making them into music that you strut to. There is the title track as an amazing opener, probably the biggest highlight of the album. Honestly, this is a hard review to write, because I grew up with AC/DC being a memorable band and I liked them a bunch, but I've found that it is hard to put in words my feelings about the band, which are mostly positive. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is one of those albums that really showed AC/DC in the light they were supposed to be perceived in, and people really enjoy it to this day. The way they rock their instruments with barely any trouble, and also the way they can take sex lyrics and make them bad-ass, unlike some bands (I'm looking at you, AEROSMITH.). The thing I adore about AC/DC is the way they infuse their music with just enough swagger and swing to bring them to the top of rock bands in the 70's and 80's. Thanks to Time Signature, Pekka, colt, Lynx33, Unitron for the updates Buy AC/DC - DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP musicĭirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - 70's rock cheese at its finest. A remastered version of the international edition was released in 2003 by Epic Records. The cover shown here is the original Australian version. International edition released on Atlantic Records in 17 December 1976, with different track listing and cover art and in the US on 27 March 1981. Studio album, released on Albert Productions in Australia on 20 September 1976. Bon Scott / lead vocals - Angus Young / lead and rhythm guitars - Malcolm Young / rhythm guitar, backing vocals - Mark Evans / bass, backing vocals - Phil Rudd / drums - George Young / bass on track 3 Ain't No Fun (Waiting Round to Be a Millionaire) (edit) (6:57) 8. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (edit) (3:52) 2. Jailbreak (4:41) Total Time 42:36 International version: 1. Ain't No Fun (Waiting Round to Be a Millionaire) (7:31) 3. Warning: Unauthorized reproduction of this recording is prohibited by Federal law and subject to criminal prosecution.Original Australian version: 1. Albert & Sons (Pty) Ltd.Printed in U.S.A. Problem Child previously released on Atco SC 36-151 – “Let There Be Rock”ĪTLANTIC RECORDINGS CORPORATION35 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019Logo® A Warner Communications Company(P)©1976 J. Live version previously released on Atlantic SD 19212 – “If You Want Blood You’ve Got it” Produced by Vandy and Young for Albert ProductionsĪll songs written by Young, Young and Scott Ain’t No Fun Waiting Round To Be A Millionaire (6:57) ![]()
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