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Johnson managed to be a part of the marvellous BACK IN BLACK album, but a few years later his voice was totally shot. He's a very important part of the band, that lives like the Stones do, for example: an entity, a myth.

DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP was released in Australia in 1976, but Atlantic shelved it for the American market and simply did not release it. THey simply tought it was not good enough. Only after Bon died and after the success of BACK IN BLACK, they released it in America, in 1981 (FIVE YEARS LATER!!). In doing so, they simply destroyed the original album, cutting from it possibly the best song: JAILBREAK. Go figure why...LOVE AT FIRST FEEL is a good song, but nowhere as good as JAILBREAK. And they added ROCKER, which was already available in the original Australian album T.N.T., sacking R.I.P (Rock In Peace).


Not the best, but its up there   March 17, 1999
 10 out of 11 found this review helpful

I was incredibly to surprised to see many of the other reviews of this album. I've been a fan of AC/DC for many years now, but just got around to reading the reviews posted here. I have always considered this to be among the bands best albums. The first cut, the title track, is among the top rock songs ever, and its influence in the world of modern heavy metal seems almost painfully obvious. The other tracks are all filled with the same rambunctions rock 'n' roll that comprised their previous album(s). Rocker is great, as is Problem Child, Love at First Feel, and one of personal favorites, Squealer. On top of that Ride On, while not typical AC/DC material, is an incredibly powerful blues song granting the listener with some insight to the man that was Bon Scott. I wish they had done some more slow ones like this every now and then. On the other side of the musical coin from Ride On is Big Balls, which is incredibly stupid, but I've found it also draws some previously biased listeners into the world of AC/DC fandom. This album summarizes to me what the band is really like, its seems more personal than most of their records (namely Powerage), captures the fun of the band in the studio, while still holding on to the driving rock rhythym that they invented. This album is an absolute must.


Dirty, but Far From Cheap.   December 12, 2005
 9 out of 12 found this review helpful

AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" was released in Australia in 1976, but it wasn't issued in America until 1981, following the great success of "Back in Black." Throughout the years, however, it's been one of the band's biggest selling albums. While I don't think it ranks as high as "High Voltage" or "Let There Be Rock," "Dirty Deeds" is certainly a fine Bon Scott record with a few great moments. The near-flawless opening title track is thunderously good, with a catchy chorus and mean riffs from Angus Young. Killer cuts also include the classics "Problem Child" and the playfully juvenile "Big Balls," as well as the blues-driven "Ride On." There is only one wince-inducing moment, "Love at First Feel," in which Bon's lust for an underage girl repelled this reviewer, but otherwise, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is a good album that sounds dirty, but far from cheap.


Go With The Original!   March 15, 2001
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I just wanted to put in my two cents about the Australian version of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap". Despite its rather hefty price, it offers some bonuses not available on the U.S. or English versions.

1) The artwork is noticeably different, and almost gives the album an "underground" or "independent" feel.

2) The remastered version sounds terrific. Granted, this is probably not substantially different than the U.S. remastered edition, but it puts the two versions on similar sonic ground.

3) The song "Dirty Deeds" on the Aussie edition is a slightly longer version than on the U.S. release; you'll notice it toward the song's end where Bon sings the line "Dirty Deeds" a couple more times and also adds in a little extra squeal.

4) The Aussie version includes all of the song lyrics in the CD booklet. Nice to know for sure what Bon was saying!

5) Maybe most significantly, this album includes the killer song "Jailbreak" in lieu of "Rocker" (an excellent song in its own right, which is found on the Aussie album "T.N.T." or the U.S. "Dirty Deeds"). "Jailbreak" was the reason I bought the Aussie vinyl album back in the early 80's instead of the U.S. version. Great anthemic album closing track and delivers all of the goods you'd expect from the Bon-era AC/DC. (I realize that the "'74 Jailbreak" EP was released in the U.S., it's just kind of cool to have that song on the actual album from which it was originally taken.)

To sum up, the Aussie CD is a worthwhile purchase for the diehard AC/DC-Bon Scott fan, who is looking for the version as it was originally released Down Under, which includes some noteworthy bonuses. I strongly recommend this CD. (This version is also included in the Aussie 6-CD Box Set No. 1, if you've got the $$). Whatever version you have or buy, enjoy!


Good Sound - but contains short version of title track!   February 21, 2003
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

The sound on this edition of Dirty Deeds Done Dirth Cheap is slightly better than the previous 1994 remastered release. However, while the 1994 cd contains the full version of the title track, this new digipack release inexplicably contains the shortened version of the song. Inexcusable!!!