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Hysteria

Def Leppard
Hysteria

[Album]
3 August 1987
Hard Rock

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'Hysteria' is the fourth album by Def Leppard. The title of the album was conceived by drummer Rick Allen, referring to his 1984 car accident, the amputation of his arm, and the ensuing worldwide media coverage surrounding it. It is the last album to feature guitarist Steve Clark before his death in 1991, although songs co-written by him would appear on the band's next album, 'Adrenalize'. It is their best-selling album to date, selling over 20 million copies worldwide, including 12 million in the U.S., and spawning seven hit singles. The album charted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and the U.K. Albums Chart.


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mindkiller Review
(27 January 2024)

Rating - 4 Stars

Looking back now, I can't believe we are 40 years on from their breakout Pyromania record. My heart does lie 4 years later with Hysteria. The record is chock full of hits, including the first track which appeals to any male ('Women'). This had them juggling the line of a pop vs hard rock record. There are other examples, including 'Animal' and 'Pour Some Sugar On Me'. The alternate side is tracks like 'Rocket', the second track that brings that stadium sound to the record and gets the hairs on the back of your neck standing up. My favourite on the record is 'Gods Of War'. A very emotional song. I will admit, the record does peter-off toward the end with tracks such 'Don't Shoot Shotgun' and the cheesy 'Excitable'. Despite this, I keep returning for a listen. Brings up great memories of 1987. Also quick mention of Allen and his first attempts at drumming with one arm. Watch him on video. Amazing.
Tracks:  
(1/1) 1.
Def Leppard - Women (05:43)
(1/1) 2.
Def Leppard - Rocket (06:38)
(1/1) 3.
Def Leppard - Animal (04:05)
(1/1) 4.
Def Leppard - Love Bites (05:47)
(1/1) 5.
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me (04:27)
(1/1) 6.
Def Leppard - Armageddon It (05:24)
(1/1) 7.
Def Leppard - Gods Of War (06:37)
(1/1) 8.
Def Leppard - Don't Shoot Shotgun (04:27)
(1/1) 9.
Def Leppard - Run Riot (04:39)
(1/1) 10.
Def Leppard - Hysteria (05:55)
(1/1) 11.
Def Leppard - Excitable (04:20)
(1/1) 12.
Def Leppard - Love & Affection (04:35)

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