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They took so long coming out with a new album... There must be some good in it!
Anyway, awful name and ugly artwork...

They say it's inspired by The Beatles' Sgt Pepper, I sure hope the music's as good too...

They played seven full songs on a radio show last, and four snippets of the other tracks. I think the album sounds excellent! It's nothing like X. In fact, it blows X away. It's got a serious 70s glam vibe on a lot of songs. I think doing all those cover songs for Yeah! got them into a different frame of mind. They're not channeling old school Def Leppard, but instead their influences from when they were younger.

Check these stream rips out:

BAD ACTRESS
C'MON C'MON
GO

There are some experimental tracks—like "Cruise Control" and "Gotta Let It Go"—that could have easily been on later albums, but even most of those tunes have something retro about them. "Go" is probably the most experimental and modern-sounding, but it's a great song. Nice and heavy.

After X—which I don't really like, except for two songs—I wasn't much looking forward to this album. But I've changed my mind. I can't wait for it now. For me, this will probably be their best since Hysteria, if my opinion stands after getting the album.

I loved Slang and most of Euphoria, which I thought was largely a return to form. Songs like Paper Sun, Day After Day, Kings of Oblivion, and I Am Your Child, if a bit more raw in the production area, would not have sounded out of place on Pyromania or High N Dry.

Did you listen to those samples?

Afro Lint wrote:

Yes they got the classic Leps down pat so just maybe they will pull this one off but still skeptical 3 songs don't make a good album it's going to be a wait and see until this comes out.

This album is extremely enjoyable. Very easy to listen too, and it packs a few kicks as well. The only track I skip is the ballad. Booooring.

Author:	MetalStorm [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:43 pm ]
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Anyone going to get this? After X was a major disappointment I wonder if these guys still have what it takes.

Author:	Eternal Idol [ Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:49 pm ]
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Ewwwwwww. What a horrible title. I don't really have any use for this band post Steve Clarke, and if they use the same songwriters they did from X, well, it won't turn out well. I remember hearing some good guitar licks sprinkled here and there throughout X, but the rest of it was so bad it just wasn't worth it.

Author:	Stefan [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:26 am ]
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They took so long coming out with a new album... There must be some good in it! Anyway, awful name and ugly artwork... They say it's inspired by The Beatles' Sgt Pepper, I sure hope the music's as good too...

Author:	traptunderice [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:27 am ]
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Stefan wrote: They took so long coming out with a new album... There must be some good in it! Anyway, awful name and ugly artwork... They say it's inspired by The Beatles' Sgt Pepper, I sure hope the music's as good too... That cover looks exactly like a Rolling Stones magazine cover from a year ago.

Author:	Afro Lint [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:29 am ]
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They played seven full songs on a radio show last, and four snippets of the other tracks. I think the album sounds excellent! It's nothing like X. In fact, it blows X away. It's got a serious 70s glam vibe on a lot of songs. I think doing all those cover songs for Yeah! got them into a different frame of mind. They're not channeling old school Def Leppard, but instead their influences from when they were younger. Check these stream rips out: BAD ACTRESS C'MON C'MON GO There are some experimental tracks—like "Cruise Control" and "Gotta Let It Go"—that could have easily been on later albums, but even most of those tunes have something retro about them. "Go" is probably the most experimental and modern-sounding, but it's a great song. Nice and heavy. After X—which I don't really like, except for two songs—I wasn't much looking forward to this album. But I've changed my mind. I can't wait for it now. For me, this will probably be their best since Hysteria, if my opinion stands after getting the album.

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Author:	MetalStorm [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:00 am ]
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Afro Lint wrote: They played seven full songs on a radio show last, and four snippets of the other tracks. I think the album sounds excellent! It's nothing like X. In fact, it blows X away. It's got a serious 70s glam vibe on a lot of songs. I think doing all those cover songs for Yeah! got them into a different frame of mind. They're not channeling old school Def Leppard, but instead their influences from when they were younger. Check these stream rips out: BAD ACTRESS C'MON C'MON GO There are some experimental tracks—like "Cruise Control" and "Gotta Let It Go"—that could have easily been on later albums, but even most of those tunes have something retro about them. "Go" is probably the most experimental and modern-sounding, but it's a great song. Nice and heavy. After X—which I don't really like, except for two songs—I wasn't much looking forward to this album. But I've changed my mind. I can't wait for it now. For me, this will probably be their best since Hysteria, if my opinion stands after getting the album. Time will tell I was disappointed with Slang,Euphoria and X so I'll have to hear how this sounds before I get this.

Author:	Afro Lint [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:42 am ]
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I loved Slang and most of Euphoria, which I thought was largely a return to form. Songs like Paper Sun, Day After Day, Kings of Oblivion, and I Am Your Child, if a bit more raw in the production area, would not have sounded out of place on Pyromania or High N Dry. Did you listen to those samples?

Author:	MetalStorm [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:56 am ]
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Afro Lint wrote: I loved Slang and most of Euphoria, which I thought was largely a return to form. Songs like Paper Sun, Day After Day, Kings of Oblivion, and I Am Your Child, if a bit more raw in the production area, would not have sounded out of place on Pyromania or High N Dry. Did you listen to those samples? Yes they got the classic Leps down pat so just maybe they will pull this one off but still skeptical 3 songs don't make a good album it's going to be a wait and see until this comes out.

Author:	Eternal Idol [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:48 pm ]
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MetalStorm wrote: Afro Lint wrote: I loved Slang and most of Euphoria, which I thought was largely a return to form. Songs like Paper Sun, Day After Day, Kings of Oblivion, and I Am Your Child, if a bit more raw in the production area, would not have sounded out of place on Pyromania or High N Dry. Did you listen to those samples? Yes they got the classic Leps down pat so just maybe they will pull this one off but still skeptical 3 songs don't make a good album it's going to be a wait and see until this comes out. Indeed, Euphoria had exactly 3 good songs on it. I'll check out those samples though.

Author:	Thy Serpent [ Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:07 pm ]
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I am among the few who liked Slang. I liked Hysteria too. I didn't listen to Euphoria and X. Yeah ! was good. It would be interesting to see how this album would sound (yet to check the samples). Yeah, stupid cover and equally stupid name for an album.

Author:	Blade [ Thu May 15, 2008 10:22 am ]
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Definitely their best since Hysteria. I especially love the ballad, Love. The Queen influences are great!

Author:	Stefan [ Thu May 15, 2008 10:24 am ]
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On par with Slang which means it's a really good album but still not a great one.

Author:	Cú Chulainn [ Sun May 18, 2008 8:23 pm ]
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This album is extremely enjoyable. Very easy to listen too, and it packs a few kicks as well. The only track I skip is the ballad. Booooring.

Author:	Mike [ Mon May 26, 2008 6:10 am ]
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FrigidSymphony wrote: This album is extremely enjoyable. Very easy to listen too, and it packs a few kicks as well. The only track I skip is the ballad. Booooring. +1 I absolutely agree. Def Lep just don't possess the same magic they had in the 80's but I feel this is the most solid release they've created since "Adrenalize". It's just a really good solid rock album minus the syrupy sweet ballad.

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Author:	Afro Lint [ Mon May 26, 2008 4:37 pm ]
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How can you guys not like "Love?" That song is awesome! It's got a huge Queen sound and it's easily DLs most experimental ballads to date. Great tune. One of my favorites on the album, actually.

Author:	Stefan [ Mon May 26, 2008 7:04 pm ]
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I like it.