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THE REVIEW
Leone di Lernia would have said "O Signur, ma che disperasiun...."
Yeah. Everyone was expecting an unreleased album after "X" of 2002, but instead, Def Leppard made a cover album. Album dated 2006 with the guitar duo Collen & Campbell, Joe Elliott on vocals, the legendary Rick Allen on drums, and the ever-present Rick Savage on bass.
It's not exactly a marvel, but some tracks are well executed. Great performance with a track by "T-Rex" - 20th Century Boy.
Beautiful track by "Electric Light Orchestra" - 10538 Overture - well, it was beautiful even in the original version by "ELO".
Then there are the covers by "Roxy Music" - Street Life - and "Free" - Little Bit of Love, which are quite good.
The piece by "Thin Lizzy" - Don't Believe a Word - requires a better listen, even though it doesn't fully satisfy me.
In the piece by "Faces" - Stay with Me - there's even an imitation of the great Rod Stewart's singing. Sure, Joe Elliott could have put a bit more of himself into it.
The rest is pretty flat. Especially the vocal part. A pity. DL had accustomed us to a completely different sound.
For those who have never listened to Def Leppard, dust off "Pyromania" (1983), "Hysteria" (1987), and "Adrenalize" (1992)
Or blast "Hello America" from 1980 at full volume.
Rating 2
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Def Leppard's 2006 album 'Yeah!' is a cover project that did not meet fan expectations. While some tracks like '20th Century Boy' and '10538 Overture' show strong execution, the album overall feels flat and lacking original energy. The vocals especially fall short compared to the band's classic style. Fans are encouraged to revisit earlier Def Leppard albums instead.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Def Leppard
Def Leppard are a British rock band from Sheffield, formed in 1977. They became global stars with Pyromania (1983) and Hysteria (1987). Drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a 1984 car accident but continued with a custom kit; guitarist Steve Clark died in 1991. Their polished, chorus‑driven hard rock bridged NWOBHM and pop‑metal.14 Reviews
