Def Leppard's rock sensibilities shot them right to the top of the charts in the '80s. On their third album, Pyromania, the band reconciled new wave melodicism with heavy metal and catchy hooks without compromising any of its edge. The album has sold over 10 million copies, due in part to heavy rotation on MTV. But even without their ubiquitous television presence, anthems like "Rock of Ages" and "Foolin'" still had the stuff that drove the kids crazy. Bursts of screaming guitars and simple power riffs joined forces with choruses that begged to be shouted along to. Guitarists Phil Collen and Steve Clarke may have provided all the pyrotechnics on Pyromania, but the focal point of Def Leppard's sound, particularly for their teenage female fans, was singer Joe Elliott's voice (and, of course, his hair). The record--an essential brick in the foundation of '80s metal--also contains the hit "Photograph." --Steve Gdula
Pyromania,Def Leppard,Mercury / Universal,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
Pyromania
Average customer rating:
|
Pyromania
Def Leppard Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001F2V Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Rock Rock (Till You Drop)
- Photograph
- Stagefright
- Too Late For Love
- Die Hard The Hunter
- Foolin'
- Rock Of Ages
- Comin' Under Fire
- Action! Not Words
- Billy's Got A Gun
Amazon.com
Def Leppard's rock sensibilities shot them right to the top of the charts in the '80s. On their third album, Pyromania, the band reconciled new wave melodicism with heavy metal and catchy hooks without compromising any of its edge. The album has sold over 10 million copies, due in part to heavy rotation on MTV. But even without their ubiquitous television presence, anthems like "Rock of Ages" and "Foolin'" still had the stuff that drove the kids crazy. Bursts of screaming guitars and simple power riffs joined forces with choruses that begged to be shouted along to. Guitarists Phil Collen and Steve Clarke may have provided all the pyrotechnics on Pyromania, but the focal point of Def Leppard's sound, particularly for their teenage female fans, was singer Joe Elliott's voice (and, of course, his hair). The record--an essential brick in the foundation of '80s metal--also contains the hit "Photograph." --Steve GdulaCustomer Reviews:
Much higher on the list than Rolling Stone says..........2007-07-10
1) Def Leppard- Hysteria
2) Def Leppard- Pyromania
3) Van Halen- 1984
4) Van Halen- (debut album-1)
5) Whitesnake- Slide It In
After that it's too close to call, with Judas Priest and Scorpions taking the rest of the top ten honours for various albums they've released over the years: "British Steel", "Defenders of the Faith", "Love at first Sting" and "Blackout" etc.
Pivotal record.......2007-05-23
It's this combination of clinical application and rockin' out that produces great stuff like Photograph, Stagefright, Foolin' and Rock of Ages. All four are great rockers that just wouldn't suit the bands latter day incarnations. Now it must be said that a few of the other tunes like, well like the last three tracks on the album, don't really rise above generic quality. But that's OK because to make up for that we get Die Hard the Hunter. Now this is a tune that's psychologically thought out and ambitious which can't be said for just about any Leppard song on any of their later albums.
And that really sums up in many ways this often times simple hard rock record. A solid release but a pivotal one where Leppard started pulling away from the NWOBHM pack on the back of a (now famous) Mutt Lange production job. Solid mid 80's hard rock much of which is still a good listen. Recommended.
A Masterpiece.......2007-05-03
Classic rock!!!.......2007-03-13
1983, THE YEAR DEF LEPPARD GAVE US PYROMANIA AND SHOCKED THE WORLD........2007-01-20
DEF LEPPARD will always be remembered in Rock history as being the first pop metal band to headline metal into a pop stage show. When late great Guitarist Steve Clark, Bassist Rick Savage, Guitarist Pete Willis, Drummer Rick Allen and frontman Lead Vocalist Joe Elliot joined forces, DEF LEPPARD would be born and metal would be taken into a new dimension. When I heard DEF LEPPARD'S debut first album entitled "ON THROUGH THE NIGHT," released in 1980, I was floored. I really believed for a brief moment that DEF LEPPARD was going to be the new LED ZEPPELIN. But I never would have ever believed in my wildest dreams that DEF LEPPARD would turn metal music into the pop sensation that would have the world screaming for more. Following the successes of both albums "ON THROUGH THE NIGHT" (1980) and "HIGH 'N' DRY," (1981) it was now time for DEF LEPPARD to return back into the recording studio and record the follow-up album. DEF LEPPARD would evolve from the recording studio and deliver to Mercury Records, "PYROMANIA." In my opinion, "PYROMANIA" is a great album.
I will list and briefly review all of the song tracks in their original exact running order as follows: (1.) "Rock Rock ('Til You Drop)," (A great song. This song, along with many others, would be the trademark and musical statement that would give DEF LEPPARD its true identity.) (2.) "Photograph," (This is another great song.) (3.) "Stagefright," (This is another great song.) (4.) "Too Late For Love," (I love this DEF LEPPARD slow rocker.) (5.) "Die Hard The Hunter," (This is another great DEF LEPPARD rocker.) (6.) "Foolin'," (I love this song.) (7.) "Rock Of Ages," (This is a great DEF LEPPARD rocker.) (8.) "Comin' Under Fire," (This is another great DEF LEPPARD rocker.) (9.) "Action! Not Words" (This is another great rocker.) and (10.) "Billy's Got A Gun." (I love this DEF LEPPARD rocker.) Overall, all of the songs in this album are great.
I would like to encourage you to purchase this album due to its history making moment of making the term "pop metal" a household name worldwide. This album will definitely stand the test of time and will always be enjoyed and cherished for many more years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. Please buy this album, you'll be glad you did.
In closing, the DEF LEPPARD storied legend does not even come close to ending here. If anything, it is only the beginning. DEF LEPPARD would continue to record many more great albums for the world to hear and appreciate. However, DEF LEPPARD would have its shares of ups and downs and highs and lows throughout their long and glorious career. Many fatalities would shake DEF LEPPARD to its very foundations and would nearly almost end the band's career. But it didn't. There would still be many more great stories and tales in the DEF LEPPARD legend that would still need to be told and written. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will have to stay tuned and read more about at a later date. Here's to you Steve, Rick, Pete, Rick and Joe. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? R.I.P. Steve Clark. Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. DEF LEPPARD RULES. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.
Average customer rating:
|
Pyromania
Def Leppard Manufacturer: Mobile Fidelity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000IRD Release Date: 1989-06-23 |
Tracks:
- Rock Rock ('Til You Drop)
- Photograph
- Stagefright
- Too Late for Love
- Die Hard the Hunter
- Foolin'
- Rock of Ages
- Comin' Under Fire
- Action! Not Words
- Billy's Got a Gun
Amazon.com
Def Leppard's rock sensibilities shot them right to the top of the charts in the '80s. On their third album, Pyromania, the band reconciled new wave melodicism with heavy metal and catchy hooks without compromising any of its edge. The album has sold over 10 million copies, due in part to heavy rotation on MTV. But even without their ubiquitous television presence, anthems like "Rock of Ages" and "Foolin'" still had the stuff that drove the kids crazy. Bursts of screaming guitars and simple power riffs joined forces with choruses that begged to be shouted along to. Guitarists Phil Collen and Steve Clarke may have provided all the pyrotechnics on Pyromania, but the focal point of Def Leppard's sound, particularly for their teenage female fans, was singer Joe Elliott's voice (and, of course, his hair). The record--an essential brick in the foundation of '80s metal--also contains the hit "Photograph." --Steve GdulaCustomer Reviews:
Much higher on the list than Rolling Stone says..........2007-07-10
1) Def Leppard- Hysteria
2) Def Leppard- Pyromania
3) Van Halen- 1984
4) Van Halen- (debut album-1)
5) Whitesnake- Slide It In
After that it's too close to call, with Judas Priest and Scorpions taking the rest of the top ten honours for various albums they've released over the years: "British Steel", "Defenders of the Faith", "Love at first Sting" and "Blackout" etc.
Pivotal record.......2007-05-23
It's this combination of clinical application and rockin' out that produces great stuff like Photograph, Stagefright, Foolin' and Rock of Ages. All four are great rockers that just wouldn't suit the bands latter day incarnations. Now it must be said that a few of the other tunes like, well like the last three tracks on the album, don't really rise above generic quality. But that's OK because to make up for that we get Die Hard the Hunter. Now this is a tune that's psychologically thought out and ambitious which can't be said for just about any Leppard song on any of their later albums.
And that really sums up in many ways this often times simple hard rock record. A solid release but a pivotal one where Leppard started pulling away from the NWOBHM pack on the back of a (now famous) Mutt Lange production job. Solid mid 80's hard rock much of which is still a good listen. Recommended.
A Masterpiece.......2007-05-03
Classic rock!!!.......2007-03-13
1983, THE YEAR DEF LEPPARD GAVE US PYROMANIA AND SHOCKED THE WORLD........2007-01-20
DEF LEPPARD will always be remembered in Rock history as being the first pop metal band to headline metal into a pop stage show. When late great Guitarist Steve Clark, Bassist Rick Savage, Guitarist Pete Willis, Drummer Rick Allen and frontman Lead Vocalist Joe Elliot joined forces, DEF LEPPARD would be born and metal would be taken into a new dimension. When I heard DEF LEPPARD'S debut first album entitled "ON THROUGH THE NIGHT," released in 1980, I was floored. I really believed for a brief moment that DEF LEPPARD was going to be the new LED ZEPPELIN. But I never would have ever believed in my wildest dreams that DEF LEPPARD would turn metal music into the pop sensation that would have the world screaming for more. Following the successes of both albums "ON THROUGH THE NIGHT" (1980) and "HIGH 'N' DRY," (1981) it was now time for DEF LEPPARD to return back into the recording studio and record the follow-up album. DEF LEPPARD would evolve from the recording studio and deliver to Mercury Records, "PYROMANIA." In my opinion, "PYROMANIA" is a great album.
I will list and briefly review all of the song tracks in their original exact running order as follows: (1.) "Rock Rock ('Til You Drop)," (A great song. This song, along with many others, would be the trademark and musical statement that would give DEF LEPPARD its true identity.) (2.) "Photograph," (This is another great song.) (3.) "Stagefright," (This is another great song.) (4.) "Too Late For Love," (I love this DEF LEPPARD slow rocker.) (5.) "Die Hard The Hunter," (This is another great DEF LEPPARD rocker.) (6.) "Foolin'," (I love this song.) (7.) "Rock Of Ages," (This is a great DEF LEPPARD rocker.) (8.) "Comin' Under Fire," (This is another great DEF LEPPARD rocker.) (9.) "Action! Not Words" (This is another great rocker.) and (10.) "Billy's Got A Gun." (I love this DEF LEPPARD rocker.) Overall, all of the songs in this album are great.
I would like to encourage you to purchase this album due to its history making moment of making the term "pop metal" a household name worldwide. This album will definitely stand the test of time and will always be enjoyed and cherished for many more years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. Please buy this album, you'll be glad you did.
In closing, the DEF LEPPARD storied legend does not even come close to ending here. If anything, it is only the beginning. DEF LEPPARD would continue to record many more great albums for the world to hear and appreciate. However, DEF LEPPARD would have its shares of ups and downs and highs and lows throughout their long and glorious career. Many fatalities would shake DEF LEPPARD to its very foundations and would nearly almost end the band's career. But it didn't. There would still be many more great stories and tales in the DEF LEPPARD legend that would still need to be told and written. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will have to stay tuned and read more about at a later date. Here's to you Steve, Rick, Pete, Rick and Joe. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? R.I.P. Steve Clark. Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. DEF LEPPARD RULES. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.
Average customer rating: |
Pyromania
Def Leppard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000SACZ5A |
Product Description
Original 1983 Phongram release 1. Rock Rock (Till You Drop) Listen Listen 2. Photograph Listen Listen 3. Stagefright Listen Listen 4. Too Late For Love Listen Listen 5. Die Hard The Hunter Listen Listen 6. Foolin' Listen Listen 7. Rock Of Ages Listen Listen 8. Comin' Under Fire Listen Listen 9. Action! Not Words Listen Listen 10. Billy's Got A Gun
Average customer rating: |
Pyromania
Def Leppard Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000QX0WY Release Date: 2003-12-01 |
Tracks:
- Rock Rock ('Til You Drop)
- Photograph
- Stagefright
- Too Late for Love
- Die Hard the Hunter
- Foolin'
- Rock of Ages
- Comin' Under Fire
- Action! Not Words
- Billy's Got a Gun
Average customer rating: |
Pyromania
Wolf Pack Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CEK4M8 Release Date: 2006-02-06 |
Average customer rating: |
Hysteria [Japan Import] [Picture disc edition] +1 Bonus
Def Leppard Manufacturer: Nippon Phonogram/Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000K6A28Y |
Product Description
Out of print original 1st pressing from Japan, featuring a full color print on the non-playing side of the disc (known as "picture disc" edition in Japan). Long out of print, and released for a limited time in Japan in 1987. Featuring one exclusive bonus track for Japan.
Average customer rating: |
High 'n' Dry [Japan Import] [Picture Disc] +2 Bonus Tracks
Def Leppard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000OWDCEU |
Product Description
1984, Mercury records Japan. 28PD-524. Out of print picture disc edition from Japan. Featuring two additional bonus tracks (Bringin' on the heartbreak (remix), Me and my wine (remix)). Total of 12 tracks.
Average customer rating: |
Pyromania [Japan Import]
J ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000L9XELC |
Product Description
1997, Universal records Japan. Out of print hard rock release from this acclaimed Japanese rock group, featuring an all star cast of appearances including Slash on guitars (of GNR), and Scott Garrett playing drums on the entire album. 14 tracks.
Average customer rating: |
Pyromania
J Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005GS2Y Release Date: 2006-03-20 |
Average customer rating: |
COLLECTOR'S SPECIAL "Limited Edition Package" X [CD] "PLUS" Officially licensed Double Sided 2002 X Concert Tour T-Shirt (see product description)
def leppard "CHECK OUT THESE OTHER DEF LEPPARD TITLES AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM" , Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection, Hysteria, Vault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits Yeah! , and High 'N' Dry, On Through the Night, Euphoria, Retro Active, Adrenalize, Slang Pyromania ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000IB1SW0 |
Product Description
T-Shirt is 100% cotton, Officially licensed "size large" preshrunk. "PICTURE ABOVE IS FRONT & BACK OF SHIRT" ....... CD Track Listings: 1. Now 2. Unbelievable 3. You're So Beautiful 4. Everyday 5. Long Long Way To Go 6. Four Letter Word 7. Torn To Shreds 8. Love Don't Lie 9. Gravity 10. Cry 11. Girl Like You 12. Let Me Be The One 13. ScarRap Music:
- Retrospective: The Best of Suzanne Vega
- Selling England By The Pound [Original recording remastered]
- Separation Sunday
- Shinola, Vol. 1
- Showbiz
- Soviet Kitsch
- Stanley Climbfall [Enhanced]
- Stephen Stills [Original recording remastered]
- Sweet Baby James
- Ten Summoner's Tales [Enhanced]
Recommended Music:
Music: Gone to the Moon [CD-single]
Pop Hits Monthly Karaoke - ROCK March 2005
Rapmasters, Vol. 8: Best of the Street [Explicit Lyrics]
Revenge Is Sweet, and So Are You
Mi Historia Musical [Enhanced]
Singles [Import] [Original recording remastered]
Serie Noire V.2 [Limited Edition]