Airbourne - Runnin' Wild [Capitol]

With their debut album, Runnin' Wild, Melbourne, Australia's Airbourne add their name to a long list of Aussie and non-Aussie bands earnestly beholden to hard rock godfathers Ac/dc. Although good timing may be on their side because, inevitable charges of cloning notwithstanding, there's arguably never been a greater need for fresh blood like Airbourne to come along and revive this hallowed form of basic, pub-born, boogie rock & roll. After all, 2007 marks the seventh anniversary (or, more appropriately, the seven year itch) since Ac/dc delivered a studio album of their own, and that was the career lowlight Stiff Upper Lip, containing one great single and a lot of filler. Read More