AC/DC lança música de Natal sobre Trump agora descubra o motivo
The AC/DC launched an unusual Christmas song on their album The Razors Edge, of 1990. Intitled “Mistress for Christmas”, the track surprised the band’s fans for its thematic and humorous tone, differing from the usual style of shrill guitars and hoarse vocals. The song was inspired by the headlines of the time about the entrepreneur Donald Trump and his personal life, including his extramarital relationships, as the case with the model Marla Maples while still married to Ivana Trump. The band, especially Angus Young, had fun imagining what it would be like to spend Christmas as a pampered playboy, creating an ironic and irreverent satire that mixes Christmas references with bold rhymes about parties, relationships, and excesses.
The Razors Edge was released in September 1990 and is considered one of the most important albums in AC/DC’s discography. The production of the album involved the collaboration of producer Mike Fraser and recording engineer Dave Jerden. The band was in a phase of recovery after the success of previous albums and sought to maintain its characteristic sound aesthetic, with powerful guitars and loud vocals. “Mistress for Christmas” fits into this context, presenting a playful and spontaneous approach, described by Angus Young as a kind of “musical joke” or “ol’ fool-around”. The song was never meant to be a deep critique or a serious work of art, but rather a fun contribution to the album.
The reaction of the fans to the song was polarized: some consider “Mistress for Christmas” a fun piece in the band’s catalog, while others see it as a curiosity that never was part of AC/DC’s live tours. Despite this, the song became one of the most curious highlights of The Razors Edge. The album as a whole received positive reviews and is remembered for its energy and for maintaining the essence of AC/DC’s sound. The Razors Edge sold millions of copies worldwide and is considered an important milestone in the band’s career.
In perspective, “Mistress for Christmas” is an example of how AC/DC, even in times of great success, sought to explore different themes and styles in their discography. Angus Young and the other members of the band demonstrated their ability to create songs that, in addition to being faithful to their style, also managed to surprise and entertain their fans. Donald Trump, the entrepreneur who inspired the song, still had not entered politics at the time and his name was more associated with real estate business and personal controversies than with the presidency of the US. This musical curiosity remains as an interesting anecdote in AC/DC’s history.