AC-DC - Bonfire (1997) [2003]MP3

Bonfire is a five-disc box set by Australian rock band AC/DC, released in 1997, and remastered with a release in Digipak format in 2003. It was originally conceived to mark what would have been the 50th birthday of Bon Scott, the band's previous lead vocalist who died of alcohol-related misadventure in 1980. The release includes the two disc soundtrack for the film Let There Be Rock, a live recording from the Atlantic Records studio in New York, some previously unreleased early material and a remastered version of the 1980 Back in Black album.

Part 1 – Live at Atlantic Studios. This was an old live set once released as a promotional LP to radio stations. As much as possible was remastered from the original tapes, which were partially erased. The rest of the music was taken from an actual LP and spliced. Sounds as great as can be expected, and I love the sound of AC/DC playing away in a small venue. This disc is more proof that AC/DC could gel like no other. This is really an outstanding disc.

Part 2 – Let There Be Rock: The Movie. Spread out over 2 CDs, this is the complete concert. It is heavy, it is fast, and it is awesome. To hear the old band jam away on a 10 minute + version of “Rocker” is simply amazing. It’s this kind of thing we’ll never hear again. It’s a good thing they recorded it, and the audio on these discs is perfect. The concert was recorded in France mere months before Bon’s death. I would consider this set to be the definitive live AC/DC album.

Part 3 – Volts. It’s partly rare and demo material, with a couple album hits (“Ride On” and “It’s A Long Way”) sprinkled in. Obviously AC/DC cleared out their vaults of rare stuff with the Backtracks box last year, but this is a fun taster. I’m not sure how they arrived at this track listing, considering how much material they had to pick from, and the disc’s running time is fairly short. The end of the disc has hidden stuff, interviews with Bon himself.

Part 4 – Back In Black. Including this disc on Bonfire, I have bought Back In Black on CD five times. (Original CD issue, first remaster, Bonfire, second remaster, dual disc.) I’m sure if you’re reading this, you own Back In Black too. I believe this to be the same music tracks as the first Back In Black CD remaster. It comes in a little digipack, which is unique to this set, although similar to later releases.

AC/DC - Bonfire (5CD Box Set) (Remastered & Digipak), 1997/2003
Hard Rock
2003
3:51:32

Tracks:

DISC 1 - LIve From The Atlantic Studios\
01 Live Wire
02 Problem Child
03 High Voltage
04 Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be
05 Dog Eat Dog
06 The Jack
07 Whole Lotta Rosie
08 Rocker

DISC 2 - Let There Be Rock - The Movie Live In Paris\Part One\
01 Live Wire
02 Shot Down In Flames
03 Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be
04 Sin City
05 Walk All Over You
06 Bad Boy Boogie

Part Two\
01 The Jack
02 Highway To Hell
03 Girls Got Rhythm
04 High Voltage
05 Whole Lotta Rosie
06 Rocker
07 T.N.T.
08 Let There Be Rock

DISC 3 - Volts\
01 Dirty Eyes
02 Touch Too Much
03 If You Want Blood You Got It
04 Back Seat Confidential
05 Get It Hot
06 Sin City
07 She's Got Balls
08 School Days
09 It's A Long Way To The Top If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll
10 Ride On

DISC 4 - Back In Black\
01 Hells Bells
02 Shoot To Thrill
03 What Do You Do For Money Honey
04 Given The Dog A Bone
05 Let Me Put My Love Into You
06 Back In Black
07 You Shook Me All Night Long
08 Have A Drink On Me
09 Shake A Leg
10 Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution