Stiff Upper Lip es un álbum de AC/DC, publicado en 2000 por Elektra. El disco incluye 12 canciones, entre ellas «Stiff Upper Lip», «Meltdown», «House of Jazz» y «Hold Me Back».
Sobre el álbum
Con Stiff Upper Lip, la banda se sumerge de lleno en sus raíces de blues-rock, entregando su álbum más directo y sin pulir en años. Producido por George Young, hermano de Angus y Malcolm, el disco tiene un sonido cálido, orgánico y deliberadamente minimalista. El objetivo era claro: crear un álbum de rock and roll atemporal, sin preocuparse por las modas o las exigencias del mercado.
El resultado es un trabajo notablemente consistente. La canción que da título al álbum, con su riff hipnótico y su ritmo contagioso, es un ejemplo perfecto del enfoque del disco. Temas como "Can't Stand Still" y "Safe in New York City" demuestran que la banda no había perdido ni un ápice de su capacidad para crear rock con *groove*. El álbum fue muy bien recibido por la crítica, que alabó su autenticidad y su regreso a lo básico.
Aunque no alcanzó las ventas masivas de algunos de sus predecesores, "Stiff Upper Lip" consolidó la reputación de la banda como guardianes de la llama del rock and roll puro. En un momento en que el nu-metal dominaba las listas, AC/DC ofreció un disco que sonaba a ellos mismos, sin concesiones. Es un álbum para puristas, una celebración del poder de un buen riff y un ritmo sólido.
Listado de Canciones
- Stiff Upper Lip3:34
Well I was out on a drive On a bit of a trip Lookin for thrills To get me some kicks Yeah I warn you ladies I shoot from the hip I was born with a stiff Stiff upper lip Walkin' down into hell [like a dog in a ?????] ?????? And I'm here to learn ????? And I brought your things ????? Now keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot from the hip Oh keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot And I shoot Shoot from the hip Yeah I shoot from the hip Now listen Well I'm workin' it out And I've done everything And I can't be found no [and I can't reform no] Can you feel no thing [can you feel my sting] Baby, keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot from the hip, yeah I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot And I shoot And I shoot, shoot, shoot yeah Shoot from the hip Yeah yeah (yeeeeeeah) Oh yes Yeah yeah Well I'm out on the prowl And I found your thing [and I'll ball your thing] I've got the teeth that'll bite you Can you feel that sting? Baby keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot from the hip I keep a stiff upper lip And I shoot, Shoot Shoot from the hip I got a stiff upper lip, better believe me Stiff upper lip Comin' down Stiff upper lip Shave my stiff upper lip Yeeeeeeah I got a stiff upper lip Stiff upper lip Stiff upper lip I got a stiff upper lip Wooooooah yeah Stiff upper lip Stiff upper lip I gotta stiff upper lip And I shoot And I shoot And I shoot Shoot from the hip, yeah - Meltdown3:41
Letra
I look at my watch to find out The right time of day I look at her libido Hey hey hey Gotta get up and climb her And run around the hay to roll her on the hey Makin' her sweat, temperature rise All through the day Man it's gettin' hot hot hot I said man it's gettin' hot hot hot It's getting hotter And hotter Man it's getting hot hot Getting hot around here It's a meltdown It's a meltdown I can feel it in my bones I been rackin' my brains out All night long Stokin' up the fire Take it right up to the wire Burnin on and on Burnin' on Man it's gettin hot, hot, hot I said man it's getting hot, hot, hot It's getting hotter And hotter Man it's getting hot, hot Getting hot around here Yeah It's a meltdown It's a meltdown It's a meltdown It's a meltdown (my brains) Man it's gettin' hot, hot, hot I said man it's getting hot, hot, hot It's getting hotter Getting hotter And hotter And hotter It's a meltdown It's a meltdown It's a meltdown It's a meltdown It's a meltdown Gonna burn It's a meltdown I said burn down It's a meltdown Meltdown Meltdown It's a meltdown It's a meltdown - House of Jazz3:56
Letra
Humdinger Bell ringer Got a nasty stinger To slow you down Mud slinger Gold digger Who point the finger And do you down Kickin' and a fightin' on a TV show Lightin' blindin' in the middle of the road Are you comin' in Are you comin' in I said come into the house of Come into the house of Come into the house of jazz Come into the house of Come into the house of Come into the house of jazz, yes Ball stripper Big tipper Got a slap 'n' tickler To make you growl A spitin' and bitin' on a TV show Tightenin' frightenin' givin' out a load Are you comin' in Are you comin' in I said come into the house of Come into the house of Come into the house of jazz Come into the house of Come into the house of Come into the house of jazz Are you comin' in Come on in Are you comin' in Are you comin' in I said come into the house of Come into the house of Come into the house of jazz Come into the house of Come into the house of Come into the house of jazz Are you comin' in Are you comin' in I said into the house of jazz Come into the house of Come into the house of Come into the house of jazz The house of jazz - Hold Me Back3:59
Letra
I got a big fat Cadillac built for you I got a honk that'll blow the avenue Got a hot dog kickin' all bend my thing Got a a sugar looking woman with a bald headed man Give me five o here boy, that's what I'll do Got a big fat momma who can hold a tune Gotta slip that bone in hard and mean A honky tonk woman get the best of me Can't hold me back Can't hold me back Can't hold me back Get a heart attack Can't hold me back Got a honky tonk big ball hit to thrill I got a sugar boot money baby that'll kill A honky tonk 15 golden mile Gotta bald headed woman loaded in the town You can get me to the ball man, drivin' in And don't balk the kill, call in the 'ville You gotta map the wrong town, hit the road You got the whole boppa movin' on down the road Can't hold me back You can't hold me back You can't hold me back You get a heart attack Can't hold me back You can't hold me back You can't hold me back You can't hold me back You get a heart attack Can't hold me back You can't hold me back, you can't hold me back You can't hold me back, you can't hold me back Can't hold me back, you can't hold me back You can't hold me back, you get a heart attack Can't hold me back (hold me back) You can't hold me back (hold me back) You can't hold me back (hold me back) Can't hold me back (hold me back) You can't hold me back (hold me back) Can't hold me back (hold me back) You can't hold me back (hold me back) You can't hold me back - Safe in New York City3:59
Letra
Hello baby gimme your hand Check out the high spots the lay of the land You don't need a rocket or a big limousine Come on over baby and I'll make you obscene I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city All over the city and down to the dives Don't mess with this place it'll eat you alive Got lip smackin' honey to soak up the jam On top of the world ma' ready to slam I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city Movin' all over like a jumpin' bean Take a look at that thing in the tight ass jeans Comin' your way now you may be in luck Don't you fret boy she's ready to buck I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city I feel safe in new york city New york, new york, new york I feel safe in a cage in new york city - Can't Stand Still3:41
- Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll4:02
- Satellite Blues3:46
Letra
She makes the place a jumpin' The way she move around She like a romp and rollin' That when she get it out And when she start a rockin' She bring me to the boil She like to give it up some New satellite blues (new satellite blues) New satellite blues (new satellite blues) A picture clear for watchin' The dish is running hot The box is set for pumpin' She gonna take the lot The way she get the butt in She's gettin set to ball I like to chew it up some New satellite blues (new satellite blues) New satellite blues (new satellite blues) Yeah, yeah New satellite blues (new satellite blues) New satellite blues (new satellite blues) Can't get nothing on the dial The frickin' thing's gone wild All I get is the dumbed down news New satellite blues Yeah New satellite blues (new satellite blues) Yeah New satellite blues (new satellite blues) I got the satellite blues (new satellite blues) New satellite blues (new satellite blues) This thing's nothing but a load of crap I'm gonna send it right back You can stick it where it hurts, Mac! Oh yeah I got the new satellite blues Yeah - Damned3:51
Letra
Don't smoke don't fight don't light no cigarettes Or else you'll wind up in the can No jokes no rights sit tight don't fool around You are a guest of Uncle Sam Stand up look right don't slouch and stand at ease Allow no sex above the knees When I snap you jump into the master plan I'll be damned Well I'll be damned I'll be damned if I drink or smoke Damned if I steal your joke I'll be damned if I go for broke Damned if I do Damned if I don't Don't talk don't fool don't try to mess around I'll make a monkey outta you You sign your name right on that dotted line boy I'll be damned I'll be damned if I drink or smoke Damned if I steal your joke I'll be damned if I go for broke Damned if I do And damned if I don't, yeah Come on I'll be damned if I drink or smoke Damned if I steal your joke I'll be damned if I go for broke I'm damned if I do I'm damned if I don't I'll be damned if I drink or smoke Damned if I steal your joke I'll be damned if I go for broke I'm damned if I do I'm damned if I don't I'll be damned I'll be damned I'll be damned I'll be damned I'll be damned I'll be damned - Come and Get It4:02
Letra
Picking up the sleaze in my car Hell no distance too far Burning down the road in the night Don't you scold me or I'll bite These are the finer things in life Don't think you live in paradise I've got my filly wrapped in red Upon my double decker bed If you want it come and get it (come and get it) If you want it come and get it (come and get it) If you want it come and get it (come and get it) If you want it come and get it Suckin' up the juice in the bar Downin' every shooter so far Checkin' out the girls what a sight If you gonna blow me do it right These are the finer things in life Don't think you live in paradise I've got my filly wrapped in red Upon my double decker bed If you want it come and get it (come and get it) If you want it come and get it (come and get it) If you want it come and get it (come and get it) If you want it come and get it Come and get it Said if you want it come and get it If you want it come and get it, yeah Now listen (come and get it) If you want it come and get it (come and get it) If you want it come and get it (come and get it) I said if you want it (come and get it) If you want it (come and get it) If you want it If you want it If you want it come and get it Come and get it right here - All Screwed Up4:36
Letra
Get ready You think your kinda tough You're walkin' kinda rough When you want any more You go fast wo' wo' wo' Things go tough And you strut your stuff And I want your thing Then you're out of luck Yes you are It's all screwed up All screwed up It's all screwed up All screwed up Take you out to kick some butt Work you over screw you nuts And when you can't take no more Then she push you out that door And things go hard Like a dog gone mad She can pack some punch Then you're out to lunch, back at one It's all screwed up All screwed up It's all screwed up All screwed up It's all screwed up It's all screwed up Can't' tell I'm comin' All screwed up, yeah I said it's all screwed up All screwed up, yeah Said you're all screwed up All screwed up It's all screwed up, yes it is All screwed up It's all screwed up All screwed up Screwed up It's all screwed up It's all screwed up Said you think you got some balls But you're always out to lunch It's all screwed up It's all screwed up It's all screwed up, yes it is All screwed up It's all screwed up, yeah - Give It Up3:53
Letra
Oh yeah Well there be no words of fighting around here 'Cause nothin' don't matter 'cause it ain't clear Well it could be on a Monday Or it could be even Sunday So if you can't stand the distance You better disappear Do I make myself clear I'm ready to rock I'm gonna rip it Ready to rock yeah I'm gonna stick it Give it up give it out Whip it up all about Stick it up shout it loud Come on, give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up, yeah Well there's a big storm a howlin' around here And there be no wine no sinnin' and no beer I'm gonna aim to fire a rocket There ain't no damn way to stop it I got a sure fire bullet To get you outta here I said do I make myself clear I'm ready to rock yeah I'm gonna rip it Ready to rock yeah I'm gonna stick it Give it up give it out I said whip it up all about You gotta stick it up shout it loud Come on, give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up I'm going crazy on a wild man's night Take your pick of anything you like Give it up Give it up I'm sitting pretty on the ready to bite She givin' up a bit of cream delight Give it up Give it up Give it up Give it up Give it up give it out Whip it up all about You gotta stick it up shout it loud Give it up all around (givin' it up) Give it up, give it up, give it up (givin' it up) Whippin' it in, whippin' it out (givin' it up) Stick it up, stick it up, stick 'em down (givin' it up) Give it up all around Give it up, give it up Give it up, give it up Givin' it up, stickin' it up Givin' it up, givin' it up Give it up Do I make myself clear?