Rod in Toronto Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I'll join. And I've never heard a full Leppard album. Where should I start? Pyromania. I'm not sure how much you would like them after their first three albums though. They get very mainstream sounding from Hysteria to now. That I know. They came to Rio when Slang came out, and there were less than 200 people to see them. Wow, they must not be too popular there. Ever since they late 80s they regularly fill arenas and amphitheaters around here. They still draw great crowds and tour North America often. Wow is right. 200 or less. They were close to sold out at our local out door last year They were supposed to come to the very first Rock in Rio in 1985, but cancelled due to Rick Allen´s car accident. This festival was the first exposure most of us had to heavy music, with great shows by Queen, Maiden, Ozzy, AC/DC, Scorpions, Yes, and Whitesnake, who took over from Def Leppard. They had some success over here when Hysteria came out, but not so much outside the rock fans´ community. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I'll be joining as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Band of the Week...http://www.metallus.it/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/def-leppard.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Woohoo! I am starting from the first On through the Night and work my way forward. I have had much love for this band since they broke in my late teens. I almost had a chance to go to the Hysteria tour when they came to Nashville but it fell through. Congrats ReGor on the Ramones marathon! I am gonna do the same with my Def Leppard collection but they were not quite as prolific. Edited February 28, 2016 by catherine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Band of the Week...http://www.metallus.it/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/def-leppard.jpg First thing the comes to mind... MTV videos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Oh yeah they had some doosies. Have you gone back and watched them now as an adult? I thought they were pretty cool at the time but some are pretty cringe worthy by their own admission. It is good to be able to laugh at yourself. :laughing guy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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catherine Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I knew somebody would go seek some out. I was too lazy. ;) Some of the most embarrassing ones were from Pyromania IIRC. I may have to cruise Youtube myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) This is a prime example. :D But weren't they cute?http://youtu.be/ncjcjpQzceQ Edited February 29, 2016 by catherine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Another good one. If they would just let the band play it would be fine. It's all the "interludes" that are so goofy.http://youtu.be/jACrmwTsi08 Edited February 29, 2016 by catherine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Aw SHIT! High N' Dry and Pyromania are two excellent albums. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I'm digging into some more obscure stuff this week. Songs From The Sparkle Lounge Tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I just want to say as a kid in the 80s who divided my free time between playing nintendo and watching MTV, Def Leppard was my favorite band back then. Pretty much all the way up through Adrenalize they were. So, you don't have to ask me twice to give them a listen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) I have listened to On Through the Night, High 'n' Dry, and Pyromania since this began. The latter two are indeed kick ass! I really love Switch 625 on High 'n' Dry. I am hard pressed to pick one from Pyromania but if I could only pick one I would have to go with Comin' Under Fire. I just love that intro and the drums sound great. Then again I have always loved Photograph. It's an awesome album, hands down. Edited March 1, 2016 by catherine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Def Leppard?!?! You're killing me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Def Leppard?!?! You're killing me!!! You're bringing on the heartbreak. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) I don't like Def Leppard. I try and I try but they are one of the worst pop metal bands of the eighties. Dokken, Ratt, Bon Jovi...even Iron Maiden are much better at this radio friendly rock/metal sound. I really don't connect with them. I look forward to next week! Edited March 1, 2016 by Segue Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I don't like Def Leppard. I try and I try but they are one of the worst pop metal bands of the eighties. Dokken, Ratt, Bon Jovi...even Iron Maiden are much better at this radio friendly rock/metal sound. I really don't connect with them. I look forward to next week! Aw. I think they can be hit and miss but for me, at the very least, they're good for fun background music that doesn't demand a lot of mental investment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Is there a list of who gets to pick for each subsequent week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Is there a list of who gets to pick for each subsequent week? No not really. Im not so good at administration If someone wants to assume control im ok with that I think seque wanted kansas next week , but thats all i know so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I listened to Songs From Sparkle Lounge yesterday. Not their weakest effort, but not their best. My favorites are Bad Actress, Love, C'mon C'mon, and Nine Lives (though i'm not a Tim McGraw fan). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I've got a few possibilities on my mind after we finish Def Leppard and do Kansas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I listened to Hysteria and Adrenalize today. What I noticed most today was how in your face the drum is in the mix on Hysteria. Now personally I like that sound. The guitars are very upfront too but the bass is hard to pick out most of the time. Pyromania is like that too but I think it's even more noticeable on Hysteria. Adrenalize is more of a meh album for me. It's good but not one I go to very often. Not sure why really. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Listened to def leppard - def leppard today Cant remember what i thought of it last time i heard it, but i enjoyed it today. The metal elitist snob in me wants to not like these guys, but they are just a good funtime band lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I enjoy each Def Leppard album more than the previous. Listening to Slang right now and really digging it. I'd literally not heard anything else from them except for a few cheesy radio hits. Regardless of whether or not they stay a part of my regular listening catalog, I've gained a higher appreciation for them. Also, since I've gotten in the habit of misspelling the name of each of my playlists, this week's is called Deaf Leopard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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