Let There Be Rock

by AC/DC

Released: July 25, 1977

Hard rock, blues rock

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"Let There Be Rock" is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC, originally released on March 21, 1977, in Australasia through Albert Productions. This mindset laid the foundation for their fourth studio album, *Let There Be Rock*. An international edition was released on July 25, 1977, via Atlantic Records.

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Known for its hard-hitting sound and energetic performances…

Known for its hard-hitting sound and energetic performances, "Let There Be Rock" further solidified AC/DC's reputation in the rock music scene.

In late 1976, AC/DC faced a challenging period…

This album marked the last appearance of bassist…

This album marked the last appearance of bassist Mark Evans.

This setback fueled the band's determination, leading bassist…

This setback fueled the band's determination, leading bassist Mark Evans to reflect on their newfound attitude: "We were seriously fucking pissed off...

We were going to make that album and…

We were going to make that album and shove it up their arse!" Angus Young recalled that their brother George encouraged them to create an album filled with guitar riffs, which resonated with the band's energized spirit following their extensive touring.

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"Let There Be Rock" is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC, originally released on March 21, 1977, in Australasia through Albert Productions. An international edition was released on July 25, 1977, via Atlantic Records. This album marked the last appearance of bassist Mark Evans. Known for its hard-hitting sound and energetic performances, "Let There Be Rock" further solidified AC/DC's reputation in the rock music scene.

In late 1976, AC/DC faced a challenging period, with manager Michael Browning noting that it was "very close to being all over." Despite successful tours in London and Europe, including the Marquee and Reading Festival, the band received disappointing news from Atlantic Records about their album *Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap*, which the label planned to drop them over. This setback fueled the band's determination, leading bassist Mark Evans to reflect on their newfound attitude: "We were seriously fucking pissed off... We were going to make that album and shove it up their arse!"

Angus Young recalled that their brother George encouraged them to create an album filled with guitar riffs, which resonated with the band's energized spirit following their extensive touring. This mindset laid the foundation for their fourth studio album, *Let There Be Rock*.