Studio Album · No. 12

The Razors Edge Songwriting Credits by AC/DC

1990 Atlantic 12 tracks 46:29

Produced by Bruce Fairbairn

Atlantic Hard rockBlues rockRock and roll
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether AC/DC carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by AC/DC 0 tracksoutside writers
AC/DC's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1990
Released
Data Insight

The comeback record, and the first with a writing credit that is not three names: Malcolm Young was absent for part of the sessions, and the album is credited to Angus and Malcolm Young alone rather than to the pair plus Brian Johnson. Bruce Fairbairn produces. From here the Young brothers write everything and Johnson does not appear on the credits again.

The Razors Edge is AC/DC's twelfth studio album, released on 24 September 1990 and produced by Bruce Fairbairn. Twelve tracks. It reached number 1 in France, number 2 in the US and number 4 in the UK, and returned the band to arena scale after the eighties.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Thunderstruck
Angus YoungMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungMalcolm Mitchell Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
2
Fire Your Guns
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
3
Moneytalks
Angus YoungMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungMalcolm Mitchell Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
4
The Razors Edge
Angus YoungMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungMalcolm Mitchell Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
5
Mistress for Christmas
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
6
Rock Your Heart Out
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
7
Are You Ready
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
8
Got You by the Balls
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
9
Shot of Love
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
10
Let's Make It
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
11
Goodbye & Good Riddance to Bad Luck
Malcolm YoungAngus Young Malcolm Mitchell YoungAngus McKinnon Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)
12
If You Dare
Angus YoungMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungMalcolm Mitchell Young Bruce Fairbairn AC/DC (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

AM
Angus McKinnon Young
Writer
On this album12 written
AY
Angus Young
Writer
On this album12 written
MM
Malcolm Mitchell Young
Writer
On this album12 written
MY
Malcolm Young
Writer
On this album12 written
BF
Bruce Fairbairn
Producer
On this album12 produced
A
AC/DC
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions The Razors Edge

When was The Razors Edge released?
24 September 1990. It is the band’s twelfth studio album.
Who wrote The Razors Edge?
Angus Young and Malcolm Young alone. Brian Johnson is not on the writing credits, and does not appear on them again after this album.
Who produced it?
Bruce Fairbairn.
How did it chart?
Number 1 in France, number 2 in the US and New Zealand, number 3 in Australia and number 4 in the UK.
Why is this album considered a comeback?
It reversed the commercial slide of the late eighties and put the band back at arena scale, reaching number 2 in the US.
How many tracks are on it?
Twelve.

Sources

Wikipedia: The Razors Edge (AC/DC album) Wikipedia: AC/DC discography Cover Art Archive: The Razors Edge by AC/DC