I defiantly agree with you on the quality of the band under the tutorship of Bon Scott, they simply had more depth to their music. Once he passed on the band became a one dimensional wall of power chords.
I do think that this is in part do to the fact that Bon Scott was simply a better vocalist who had a lot more range than Brian Johnson. He was a better lyricist as well. The AC/DC of the 80's would become a parody of the 80's burnt out rocker with their cheesy redundant lyrics about booze and strip clubs.
Personally I think Highway to Hell is their best album with High Voltage and Powerage being my personal favourites. That being said, I recognize Back in Black as the landmark album, so no argument out of me for number 2.
After Back N Black it was a long slope downward until the Razor's Edge.
PS: just a thought, its really hard & bit off putting to read your reviews when you have to use the scroller to move back n forth, easy to get lost as well. It could just be my computer settings but other journals don' t seem to do that. Just some advice.
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