Def Leppard
by Def Leppard
  • Record Label: earMUSIC
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2015
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Mojo
    Feb 3, 2016
    60
    Much of the airbrushed pop-metal nous that elevated 1983's Pyromania and 1987's Hysteria back in evidence. [Feb 2016, p.92]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Nov 11, 2015
    50
    The Leps seem uninterested on falling back on old glories, pushing their songwriting in frustratingly inventive and varied directions.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Danm95VFF
    Apr 18, 2016
    7
    After some of their embarrassing musical efforts following the 80s, such as the awkward sounding Songs From the Sparkle Lounge they releasedAfter some of their embarrassing musical efforts following the 80s, such as the awkward sounding Songs From the Sparkle Lounge they released in 2008, one can't help but wonder whether Def Leppard need to redeem themselves in the eyes of the hard rock/metal fans still willing to give these pop-rock dinosaurs a chance. Surprisingly, and thankfully, with Def Leppard, they find themselves on the path to doing just that. Listeners can be rest assured that there is no Tim McGraw or Taylor Swift, or any other awkward guest appearances to be found here, and on top of that, most of the riffs actually carry that same swagger and pretentiousness that made hits such as "Photograph" and "Pour Some Sugar on Me" stand out all those years ago. Don't be mistaken, though, there is no way in hell we will ever get a raw sounding rock and roll album from Def Leppard ever again; this is a release more akin to Hysteria than On Through the Night and production wise is overtly influenced by that album.

    The album was clearly largely influenced by Hysteria, and while for that reason many listeners will dismiss it as a superfluous addition to an already patchy discography, this is the closest the music has gotten to being as strong and memorable as Hysteria since, well, Hysteria! This is a much more consistent effort than the band's last attempt to make Hysteria II, 1999's Euphoria. While the album won't win back any fans of their early 80s output, it will provide some enjoyment for those fond of Hysteria and Adrenalize.    … Full Review »
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