X
by Def Leppard
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25

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  1. GabrielS
    Feb 12, 2005
    6
    Too much cheese, not enough content. I've always hoped Def Leppard would return to their High "n Dry period for inspiration, especially after their recent sound relapse. Slang was a breath of fresh air, for it's stripped down sound and attempt at growth. After two post-Slang meltdowns, perhaps it's time for the Leps try it again. This band is too talented to give into the Too much cheese, not enough content. I've always hoped Def Leppard would return to their High "n Dry period for inspiration, especially after their recent sound relapse. Slang was a breath of fresh air, for it's stripped down sound and attempt at growth. After two post-Slang meltdowns, perhaps it's time for the Leps try it again. This band is too talented to give into the commercial pressure that has seemingly crippled them.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#93 Most Shared Album of 2002

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    Certainly there are some weak tracks... but Long Long Way To Go and Unbelievable are expertly crafted pop-rock tunes. [Aug 2002, p.122]
  2. CultureDose.net
    50
    There just isn't enough memorable music here.
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  3. Blender
    40
    X is hindered by a glut of ballads and plodders. [#9, p.144]
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