GioMetaxas

After reading a number of reviews and comments about AC/DC's new album "Rock or Bust", I observed that a lot of mixed feelings exist out there. The majority of them are positive, including myself, a music student who has been listening to AC/DC almost on a daily basis for the past 11 years.

However, the general concern amongst the 'not convinced' seems to be that 'it's yet again the same old AC/DC. They have been using the same three chords for the past four decades and it has become tiring.'

Undoubtedly there are apparent similarities between the majority of their albums, but I post the question: Isn't that the main reason for their success? My personal opinion is that they include a massive amount of power in their music, and even though I admit that the level of music might not be extraordinarily challenging but what truly matters is the end result. The feeling which is being produced by the music.

Steve Vai's music is unarguably more complicated, but he still participates in a YouTube video where he shreds over "Highway to Hell".

What I am questioning is whether even though their music is enjoyable, the fact that it is 'simple music' effects the way the music is interpreted.

Any thoughts or opinions are welcome.
-Gio