Def Leppard
Hysteria

THE REVIEW

Ohhh finally I am reviewing my favorite genre after two somewhat alternative reviews (Bleeding Through and Bullet For My Valentine).

What can be said about Def Leppard that hasn't already been said? That they are one of the leading bands in British Hard Rock? That they are one of those bands capable of experimenting in various fields without ever, however, changing their skin? That they have a drummer with a willpower so strong that he continued playing with one arm? (One of the greatest living examples of a musician, tenacious and professional). In fact, the album reviewed here is precisely the one that introduced the special semi-electronic Drum Kit which enabled Rick Allen to keep playing... You can hear the somewhat artificial sound of a snare not quite perfect, but it's also true that with Def's sound, it fits well: simple, incisive, energetic, and more!

What about the album? A pure concentrate of Energy (yes, with a capital E), a succession of potential chart hits from the eighties that follow one after the other. What about the musicians' technique? Excellent, powerful and quite flashy guitar solos (don't get me wrong, in the 80s sense, certainly not trashy!), tight and pulsing bass that follows the beats of good old Allen, behind the skins, striking blows even though naturally being a bit limited in movements; the voice perfectly adapts to pieces like "Pour Some Sugar On Me" (a very underrated hit), "Armageddon It", (which can be defined as an anthem), "Don't Shoot Shotgun" (where you can clearly see the influence that the Rock kangaroos, AC/DC, have had on ALL the Hard Rock bands in history) and "Rocket" (with its stadium choir-like refrain that can make anyone sing along).

The thing I wonder most is: Joe Elliot, where has your voice gone? Or rather, how did you lose it considering that at the Gods 2006 you were off-key from the first piece to the end? Naturally, the excesses of an era that will never return are felt on a person's body, and it must also be said, with bitterness, that one of those memorable voices is fading away, as are all those that, years ago, thrilled, danced, and moshed a large number of true music enthusiasts.

Returning to the album, another thing I can say is that this Masterpiece, in my opinion, is the suitable soundtrack for the wildest fun (also including those excesses I mentioned earlier) or can also be "used" for a carefree and loud sing-along. One must also take into account the live performance of these pieces, phenomenal to sing and very fun to reproduce perhaps with your amateur band.

I know I didn't give my best in this review and I know I was biased; in fact, it's not nice to review your favorite CDs but, being inexperienced, an experiment doesn't hurt!!!

Greetings to all and Rock and Roll!!!