FILE UNDER: Mullets unite!
CORPORATE LINE: On their highly anticipated new album, Def Leppard have created a heartfelt and hard rocking tribute to their musical heroes of the late 60’s and 70’s – the Kinks, Badfinger, T. Rex, David Bowie, Sweet, Roxy Music, Mott the Hoople, Free, Faces, and Thin Lizzy. Recording essential versions of the music that influenced their youth, the band have brilliantly merged the ‘Now with the ‘Then’ to create a buzz that can only be summed up in one word: YEAH!
THE GOOD:
Nothing is quite extraordinary.
THE AVERAGE:
“20th Century Boy” – This cover of T. Rex’s hit song is either too close to the original or it’s that boring. It’s hard to figure which way to side.
“The Golden Age Of Rock ‘N’ Roll – Phil Collen is in fine form as he rips a great guitar solo.
“Rock On” – This cover of the David Essex hit isn’t entirely bad—Leppard even make it tolerable for those who never liked it the first time.
“Waterloo Sunset” – It’s certainly pretty—but is that what you want to hear from a rock band?
THE BAD:
“Hanging On The Phone” – As bland as Def Leppard have ever been. Somewhere Deborah Harry is gagging.
“Hell Raiser” – Entirely cheesy.
FRANKLY: Def Leppard’s Yeah! is mostly underwhelming. If the album came out ten years ago someone somewhere might have thought “hey this is cool” but now it sounds like a desperate attempt to cash in on their name. Irregardless—if you are a fan of Def Leppard, I counted myself one until the album after Hysteria, this will be a welcome release.
+ Rae Gun
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