Posted By: InfernoI had to check out this thread just because of the inflammatory title.
Anyway, Ballbreaker says hello. : )
Posted By: SHOO23LTry to convince me otherwise.
Posted By: Pedro HodeckerFor me it's the bluesiest album they ever done. Medium and slow tempo. It's just so much fun and makes you wanna dance to it.
It doesn't have the BIB vibe or the HtH vibe, it's a different approach. When i listen to it, i notice clearly how happy they are just jamming with each other, i love it.
Posted By: BallToucherWith Stiff Upper Lip, you either "get it", or you don´t. There's no convincing, trust me, I hated it for years. SUL is AC/DC bare bones, stripped out of any side dish. It's also delicate in a way, it's like the finer things in life.
That said, I'll defend All Screwed Up with my fists or nails anytime, if needed. It's Fire Your Guns with a blusier approach. Me likes.
Also, I'm surprised to hear this from you, Shoo. I thought you knew better. There's more inspired stuff and ballsy creativity in something like say Come N Get It (that brilliant bridge!) that on anything that came after. Surely more than anything on Balldryer.
And if Can´t Stand Still doesn´t get you immediately into a good mood, you're dead inside.
Posted By: Pedro Hodecker"When i listen to it, i notice clearly how happy they are just jamming with each other, i love it."
Posted By: Mike206SUL is a classic ... late period ACDC would never top this sound, they are just incredible ... Y&Y lyrics are reasonable (George's help maybe), and Brian is more natural sounding, working better within his limits ... SUL is big, strong, gritty ACDC album.
One note ... I don't think Stiff Upper Lip is a great album title ... it's too idiomatic and British, and not really in keeping with the long line of tough ACDC album titles.
Posted By: Mike206SUL is a classic
Posted By: Mike206Y&Y lyrics are reasonable
Posted By: ThankassThe real start of the "let's make some nice riffs and put them on repeat and forget making real songs" era.
Apart from a few exceptions, the songs aren't there anymore. Also due to the lame lyrics. The slow to medium tempo doesn't make it any better.
There are a few nice parts scattered throughout the album though. Mainly bridges and some Phil work.
Production is nice and warm.
Waiting for jem to join in, saying we are all banned.
Posted By: MyCubiclePenguinPeople will like and dislike whatever they want, but all I know is the SUL is one of my all time favorite records to listen to just because of the feeling. The songwriting may be incredibly simple and even boring at some points, but I can't help but feel all warm inside when hearing Hold me Back, I can't help but air drum through much of the record, I can't help but nearly get chills when I hear the end of Angus' solo in Meltdown, and, along with numerous other things, I can't help but love it.
Posted By: Venom InjectorIt definitely had to grow on me, but I prefer that over really liking it initially and then growing to not like it so much (such as with ROB for me).Posted By: MyCubiclePenguinPeople will like and dislike whatever they want, but all I know is the SUL is one of my all time favorite records to listen to just because of the feeling. The songwriting may be incredibly simple and even boring at some points, but I can't help but feel all warm inside when hearing Hold me Back, I can't help but air drum through much of the record, I can't help but nearly get chills when I hear the end of Angus' solo in Meltdown, and, along with numerous other things, I can't help but love it.
That's probably why I also keep going back to the album, even if it's never been one of my favourites and I think it has some flaws. Coincidentally I've been listening a lot to it lately. I think I appreciate its nuances more now than back in 2000, maybe it's something that comes with age, I don't know.
Posted By: BallToucherI mean, c'mon:
Probably their best try at doing another You Shook Me. How good is Brian on this? Also, I'm a fan of the Rudder's White tee.
Posted By: ianbigmacAgreed. Two of my all time favorites.Posted By: BallToucherI mean, c'mon:
Probably their best try at doing another You Shook Me. How good is Brian on this? Also, I'm a fan of the Rudder's White tee.
IMO Satellite Blues and SUL are better than anything on the last two albums
Posted By: MyCubiclePenguinPosted By: ianbigmacAgreed. Two of my all time favorites.Posted By: BallToucherI mean, c'mon:
Probably their best try at doing another You Shook Me. How good is Brian on this? Also, I'm a fan of the Rudder's White tee.
IMO Satellite Blues and SUL are better than anything on the last two albums
Posted By: CannonIt's takes LOTS OF pressure to get a diamond. After Bon's death there was INSPIRATION galore. They were under pressure. The result was the diamond known as BiB.