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This is a list of 14 often overlooked songs that are an essential part of AC/DC’s storied career. Did your song make the cut?

14. Anything Goes

From their 2008 album “Black Ice”, Anything Goes is a reminder that AC/DC still has a lot left in their tank. I can see myself driving down the highway, getting lost in this song

13. Playing With Girls

From their “Fly on the Wall” album, this catchy as hell song will make you nod your head in approval

12. Soul Stripper

The guitar riffs on Soul Stripper sound like a beautiful conversation

11. Put The Finger On You

This is a sinfully overlooked song from the “For Those About To Rock” album

10. Flick of the Switch

From the album with the same title, Flick of the Switch is a defining song from their early 80’s signature sound

9. Money Talks

From one of the greatest rock albums of the early 90’s, not only does Money Talks have a catchy guitar riff; it’s also a good story-telling song. Did you get your Angus Buck?

8. Who Made Who

I don’t know why, but every time I hear Who Made Who, it reminds me of an angry semi truck. Go figure.

7. Shoot to Thrill

From the “Back In Black” album, Shoot to Thrill not only has me banging my head, it also gives me a chance to practice my air-drumming skills

6. Whole Lotta Rosie

AC/DC summed up in one song. This song reminds me of the inflatable Rosie doll being filled up during the song, and bouncing around when the guitar solo kicks in.

5. If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)

Oddly enough, this isn’t on their live album with the same name (I learned that the hard way). I love this song, but I can’t get the scene from Empire Records out of my mind every time I hear this

4. Riff Raff

I’ve been listening to the “Powerage” album, pretty much nonstop for the last few months. Riff Raff encompasses AC/DC’s signature sound of dirty, bluesy, in-your-face guitar mastery along with legendary, raspy vocals

3. The Razors Edge

This song is so underrated; I don’t even recall hearing it on the radio when it first came out. The Razors Edge has a dark sound with a killer breakdown. This song rocks! \m/

2. Ride On

Talk about a story. I like to close my eyes and reminisce whenever I hear this. “Gonna change my evil ways; one of these days.” RIP Bon Scott, a true poet

1. Touch Too Much

My favorite AC/DC song from arguably their best album. “This damn woman’s gonna drive me insane.” A true masterpiece

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The results are in. We crowned our first 4theloveofmetal, Hall of Albums, tournament champion; And the winner is…..

Here’s the breakdown

We started with 32 albums, and whittled them down to 1. This is how the brackets looked like:

The first round had some pretty interesting match-ups. Slayer’s Undisputed Attitude destroyed any hopes for Metallica’s Garage Days Re-Revisited to advance to the second round. We also saw Cannibal Corpse’s Evisceration Plague fall to Six Feet Under’s Maximum Violence and Anthrax’s Among The Living inch out SOD’s Speak English Or Die.

Round 2 was just as exciting as the first round. Suicidal Tendencies’ debut, self titled album left Ozzy Osborne’s Ultimate Sin in the dark, while the Battle of the Sunset Strip saw Motley Crue’s Too Fast For Love beat Motorhead’s Orgasmatron, even though Lemmy had an ace in the hole.

The Quarterfinals saw the Led Zeppelin 4 album continue dominance, with a win over The Misfits’ Earth AD album, while Pantera’s Cowboys From Hell showed how unstoppable of a force they are when they beat Suicidal Tendencies, to advance to the finals.

The Championship Round is now set. We have a battle of the ages. On one side, we have one of the most iconic hard rock albums of all time with Led Zeppelin 4, and on the other side, Cowboys from Hell; A career-defining album from the monsters of metal themselves, Pantera. It’s hard to pick one album over the other, but in the end, Cowboys From Hell prevail and become the first ever inductees into the 4theloveofmetal Hall of Albums. Thank you to everyone who participated. We’ll see you next year. In the words of Max Cavalera, Stay Metal! \m/