Def Leppard - Hysteria Reviews

Bottom-Line: Hysteria is a must have for any fan of the band, or for someone who wants to appreciate the musical genius of one "Mutt" Lange.                    I like to think of myself a connoisseur of all types of music; as long as it is good I will listen and appreciate.  Of course I get to be the judge of what is good and what isn't; and for me most (hard) rock-n-roll doesn't sound good to me.  So it was a surprise when one day while watching MTV (a rare occasion), sometime in… read full review »

i loved this cd when it came out...i had already seen the story behind the band and already appreciated them..and when i got the cd..i thought it was truly genius..none of the songs  sounded the same and i didnt get tired of the music..i would recommend this cd to… read full review »

What can I say about this album? I can still listen to it on repeat in my car after all these years. The album is such a coherent, consistent group of great tunes it sounds like a Greatest Hits CD (and everyone knows those are the ones you really listen to, unless you're a mix-maker, which is even better.) — The sound is complex and multi-layered, full of harmonies and stacked guitar riffs, and definitely on the melodic pop side of the musical scale. It's hard to even call it metal sometimes, though that's where it was classified due to the sound of Def Leppard's previous… read full review »

Ahh, what can i say about hysteria?  It's a great album.  It doesn't necessary compare with Def Lep's other albums, but it is a good one.  It's more of a mellow CD.  I personally need to be in kind of a tired/relaxing mood to listen to it.  It definitely has great tracks.  I can't say that there are songs on the CD that I don't like.  I do like them all.  Animal...great track, Women, another great track.  I would recommend it to someone lookng for something mellow or to the 80's big hair soft core chicks.  If you're more of a Slayer/Iron… read full review »

This CD is classic Robert John "Mutt" Lange material, who is married to and produces Shania Twain.  He is an absolute productions genius.        Hysteria is probably Def Leppard's best work and is  one of the greatest rock albums ever.    Due to Rick Allen losing an arm in an auto accident, the CD almost never made it to the studio for recording. Also, the band had disagreements with producers, and the album was in shambles before Lange came on board, writing songs and producing. … read full review »

Guilty pleasure?  I don't think so.  Sure, your friends may tease you for loving this decidedly earnest pop metal feast, but enjoying this classic is its own revenge.  Tunes like Rocket, Pour Some Sugar on Me, the title track, and Love Bites are immediately accessible, and further listens don't diminish the fun.  Rocket still gives me goose bumps, and its savvy 1970s glam music references show that Def realize that they didn't just appear on the scene with no precedent.  Or maybe I like it because I'm a space… read full review »

In my opinion, probably Def Leppard's best work to date. Definitely takes you back to the 80's era. This album definitely shows musical growth on their part. Not quite as rockin as some of the songs on high and dry, mainly their power ballad bringin on the heartbreak (a must have for any Def Leppard fan), but album has a better rockin flow through and through. I highly reccommend this album to anyone who truly likes good music… read full review »

For those of who grew up with the 80's hair bands, you know this is an awesome cd. For those of you who did not grow up in that era and want to experience some of it, this is truely one of the best bands from the 80's and I recommned it to anyone who wants to hear what the 80's rock was… read full review »