AC/DC: Plug Me In (2007)

The most entertaining rock band on stage.

I'm paraphrasing here, but Angus Young once said, in all sincere modesty, something to the effect of, "If I'm not into it, the audience isn't into it. I have to be on point every night." And, boy, when this guy is on, he is ON. Watching Angus duck-walk to the left and shuffle to the right while furiously banging his head in rhythm to Phil Rudd's steady 4/4 beat is a sight to behold. And the guy never lets up. The man embodies the true spirit of rock and roll. In my estimation, the greatest showman in rock history.

While I'll forever favor the Bon Scott era, I dig AC/DC in all forms. They stick to a formula that works for me and millions of others. And they've been doing it for over thirty years. This DVD collection is, so far, the best documentation of their progression from rowdy club circuit band to one of the most successful music acts of the 20th century. Make sure you don't settle for the two-disc version as there's some real gems found on the generous "bonus" disc of the Limited Edition.

Audio/video quality is as good as can be expected from some of the older material. Personally, I think the defects of this vintage material only adds to the charm. Concert videos are too "perfect" and glossy these days. I like it raw (and it works perfectly with the spirit of AC/DC's music).

AC/DC brings the energy, making this is one of my favorite pick-me-up music DVD packages. Highly recommended. October 18, 2008

For Hardcore AC/DC Fans

Although I don't consider my self a `hardcore" fan of AC/DC, I do enjoy most of what they have produced. That being said, I was a little let down by this DVD set. It's not bad. On the contrary it is quite well done. Some very interesting live segments. The problem I had with them is that they are not usually good or great live performances. Some of them are not much better than a bootleg. Most of the segments are of the obscure type. I wouldn't recommend this to casual fan; it's more designed for the hardcore fan. May 27, 2008

High velocity hairdont's

I shouldn't have a moral right to complain about the music I suppose. I'm a huge Motorhead fan after all. I know they're not playing nice melodies for middle aged women to swoon too. But Watching Angus Young on stage is probably the most annoying thing I've ever had to watch. I know, I know, they're a rock and roll band; how can they stand still when they're raaaawkin'? But how much can you take of watching a scrawny little midget with fly away long hair, often in school shorts strutting about stage, knees jabbing everwhere, shaking his head up and down almost non stop? Play the guiatar Angus! Hair goes up. Hair goes down. Hair goes up. Hair goes down. Hair goes up. Hair goes down. Hair goes up. Hair goes down. Up. Down. Up. Down.Up. Down. Up. Down.Up. Down. Up. Down. Up. Down. Up. Down. Up. Down. Up. Down. It's like effin' Chinese water torture after 5 minutes. Try turning off the sound and jsut *look* at them if you don't believe me.

But Rock and roll is supposed to be annoying you might say! Well here it's not so much rock and roll as something not dissimilar to Jar Jar Binks. Audio wise it may have it's merit. I'm not much of a fan, but I can see why people might like this. But watching AC/ DC, particularly Angus Young, on stage was incredibly grating. Maybe somebody should make a live AC/ DC DVD called "The Angus edit" removing all the Angus Young camera moments. May 21, 2008

Great for the AC/DC lover

This is a great collection to add to your AC/DC stash! So much great footage, good quality and totally worth it if you're a big fan! May 1, 2008

For Those About to Rock

Play this loud. Lots of vintage clips, and stuff from the vault. The boys rock with endless energy.

Enjoy February 19, 2008

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