Runnin Wild

Airbourne | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 29, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Roadrunner Records
• ASIN: B000YDOOUK
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,374 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Stand Up For Rock 'n' Roll

2. Runnin' Wild

3. Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast

4. Diamond In the Rough

5. Fat City

6. Blackjack

7. What's Eatin' You

8. Girls In Black

9. Cheap Wine & Cheaper Women

10. Heartbreaker

11. Hellfire

Editorial Reviews

Runnin' Wild is their debut album of booze-and-sweat-soaked rock 'n' roll that isn't looking to change the world by abolishing Free Trade, but simply provide the ultimate soundtrack to the biggest all-night rock party there is. Airbourne is a four piece hard rock band blasting off from Melbourne, Australia. The album launches from their fist-pumping title track 'Stand Up For Rock n' Roll' to the anthemic 'What's Eatin' You' and the self-explanatory rock explosions of 'Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast' and 'Diamond In The Rough'. 11 tracks. 2008 Roadrunner Records. WEA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!! A great rock album., January 31, 2008

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Fly Guy (Eastern Shore, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Runnin Wild (Audio CD)

After about the 15th comparison to AC/DC, I decided I had to check out this band so I browsed their Myspace page and listened to some tracks. I was blown away by the energy. I picked it up on release day and flipped it into the CD player as soon as I climbed into my truck. Within minutes I had the volume blasting, rattling the windows, and could see myself in the bar raising a pint to these guys on stage. INCREDIBLE!

As incredible as the album is, there's nothing special here....no great guitar riffs, no exotic vocals. Just a kick a** band that likes its rock and roll loud and without compromise. Whereas AC/DC is a little more complex in their song structure (and Angus is way beyond this band in the lead guitar category), these guys settle for the simple in your face approach. The vocals are quite AC/DCish, and remind me a bit of the naughtiness of Bon Scott. The vocalist has a decent sound, nothing like Scott's devilish purr or Brian Johnson's growl, but his sound fits the songs well.

There will be no essays about the complexity of the songs, the in depth meaning of the lyrics....but there will be some good times across the USA in small venues as these guys tear a path across the States. Mates, welcome to the USA, and if you don't come to Albuquerque I'll completely rescind this glowing review and send you all straight to hell :-)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God Almighty, Rock 'n' Roll, July 3, 2008

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Eliminator Man (Plymouth, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Runnin Wild (Audio CD)

God, this is great music. I just got it an hour or so ago and have already played through it once, so I don't have an in depth review, but God Almighty does this kick a** in the royal tradition of the best of AC/DC. I think after I've played it 10 times I'll still think it is better than any AC/DC since Back in Black. I think even my 49 year old wife was diggin' it. Rejoice! I want more of this now. ROCK!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm definitely gonna stand up for rock 'n' roll!, April 18, 2008

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William Dorfer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Runnin Wild (Audio CD)

If you want great rock 'n' roll - loud, hard and fast with great guitar work, sing-a-long choruses and heavy drum beats, Airbourne's "Runnin' Wild" is sure to satisfy. From the epic opening of "Stand Up For Rock 'n' Roll", to the catchy choruses of "Diamond in the Rough" or "Cheap Wine and Cheaper Women", to the flat-out rock energy of these songs, this is a great album. I'd personally prefer the guitar solos to be a bit longer, since I like playing/ listening to longer, more indulgent solos, but whatever. THIS ALBUM ROCKS! If you want an old-school rock treat, you're gonna dig this. Thanks for the time, and peace.