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Track Listings
| 1. Pour Some Sugar On Me |
| 2. Photograph |
| 3. Love Bites |
| 4. Let's Get Rocked |
| 5. Two Steps Behind |
| 6. Animal |
| 7. Foolin' |
| 8. Rocket |
| 9. When Love & Hate Collide |
| 10. Armageddon It |
| 11. Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad? |
| 12. Rock Of Ages |
| 13. Hysteria |
| 14. Miss You In A Heartbeat |
| 15. Bringin' On The Heartbreak |
Editorial Reviews
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To have resisted Def Leppard's radio power in their heyday, you'd have to have been a critic--and even some of us could hardly argue with the likes of "Photograph," "Animal," and "Bringin' on the Heartbreak." Vault covers a decade and a half of hits by the one-time wonder boys of the new wave of British metal, but perhaps inevitably concentrates on singles from the multiplatinum Pyromania and Hysteria. It offers little meaning beyond fun fun fun, but there are hooks here that Noel Gallagher would punch a paparazzo for. --Rickey Wright
Product Description
1995 compilation from the British AOR/Melodic Hard Rockers. Features all their biggest hits including 'Pour Some Sugar On Me', 'Photograph', 'Foolin'', 'Armageddon It' and many more.
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90 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By S. J. West
Format:Audio CD
Def Leppard was one of the most successful bands out of the '80s and one of my very favorite from the decade. They scored 15 top 40 singles from 1983-1993 and had quite a few radio and MTV favorites that missed the top 40; most of them are represented here. There has been some complaints about certain songs not being hits, but I've found the chart stats and will show how high they charted.
"Pour Some Sugar on Me" (video edit)--the most popular Lep song leads off this collection. A great singalong, heart-pounding rocker This is also an alternate version to the one on HYSTERIA: it is the video edit which is longer and, IMHO, superior. (peaked at #2)
"Photograph"--one of their breakthrough PYROMANIA hits: another great rocker with an unforgettable riff written "all about Marilyn Monroe" as Joe would say. (peaked at #12)
"Love Bites"--the collection's first ballad is a great one from HYSTERIA. (the band's only #1 single)
"Let's Get Rocked"--first of two ADRENALIZE tracks is a fun little rocker inspired by THE SIMPSONS (or so Joe says). (peaked at #15)
"Two Steps Behind"--a standout ballad from THE LAST ACTION HERO soundtrack is an acoustic based track that originally appeared on a B-side! (peaked at #12)
"Animal"--mid-tempo HYSTERIA rocker that is a rock radio staple even today. (peaked at #19)
"Foolin'"--second PYROMANIA track is a mysterious ballad/rocker with lots of atmosphere and a great guitar solo (peaked at #28)
"Rocket" (video edit)--tounge-in-cheek rocker from HYSTERIA which basically lists off titles of great classic rock songs. Unfortunately it is presented in a shorter edit than the album version. (peaked at #12)
"When Love and Hate Collide"--new song for the album is a pretty good ballad that could've used an electric solo, but it's fine as it is. (sadly, peaked only at #58)
"Armageddon It"--rip-roaring rocker from HYSTERIA and a good one at that. (peaked at #3)
"Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad"--the other ADRENALIZE track, this one an average ballad. (peaked at #12)
"Rock of Ages"--last PYROMANIA track is a memorable bombastic rocker which actually steals it's chorus from the Bible! (peaked at #16)
"Hysteria"--last song from the album of the same name. A sort-of ballad performed well. (peaked at #10)
"Miss You In a Heartbeat"--an okay ballad from RETROACTIVE was a bigger hit in Canada (#4) than America (#39) and that is why it is included.
"Bringing on the Heartbreak"--only track from HIGH 'N' DRY surprising only peaked at #61, but became a classic rock radio staple due to heavy exposure on early MTV. There is no "Switch 625" because it's not played on the radio with it. Great song anyway.
Well that's it, all the hits. There are problems: HYSTERIA is over-emphasized (though all were chart hits and it still misses one of those!), nothing from ON THROUGH THE NIGHT (though no songs were chart hits), and misses the other two top 40 tracks from ADRENALIZE ("Make Love Like a Man," #36; "Stand Up," #34). But overall, this is a great collection for newcomers and casual fans (and the only place to get the PSSOM video edit on CD).
"Pour Some Sugar on Me" (video edit)--the most popular Lep song leads off this collection. A great singalong, heart-pounding rocker This is also an alternate version to the one on HYSTERIA: it is the video edit which is longer and, IMHO, superior. (peaked at #2)
"Photograph"--one of their breakthrough PYROMANIA hits: another great rocker with an unforgettable riff written "all about Marilyn Monroe" as Joe would say. (peaked at #12)
"Love Bites"--the collection's first ballad is a great one from HYSTERIA. (the band's only #1 single)
"Let's Get Rocked"--first of two ADRENALIZE tracks is a fun little rocker inspired by THE SIMPSONS (or so Joe says). (peaked at #15)
"Two Steps Behind"--a standout ballad from THE LAST ACTION HERO soundtrack is an acoustic based track that originally appeared on a B-side! (peaked at #12)
"Animal"--mid-tempo HYSTERIA rocker that is a rock radio staple even today. (peaked at #19)
"Foolin'"--second PYROMANIA track is a mysterious ballad/rocker with lots of atmosphere and a great guitar solo (peaked at #28)
"Rocket" (video edit)--tounge-in-cheek rocker from HYSTERIA which basically lists off titles of great classic rock songs. Unfortunately it is presented in a shorter edit than the album version. (peaked at #12)
"When Love and Hate Collide"--new song for the album is a pretty good ballad that could've used an electric solo, but it's fine as it is. (sadly, peaked only at #58)
"Armageddon It"--rip-roaring rocker from HYSTERIA and a good one at that. (peaked at #3)
"Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad"--the other ADRENALIZE track, this one an average ballad. (peaked at #12)
"Rock of Ages"--last PYROMANIA track is a memorable bombastic rocker which actually steals it's chorus from the Bible! (peaked at #16)
"Hysteria"--last song from the album of the same name. A sort-of ballad performed well. (peaked at #10)
"Miss You In a Heartbeat"--an okay ballad from RETROACTIVE was a bigger hit in Canada (#4) than America (#39) and that is why it is included.
"Bringing on the Heartbreak"--only track from HIGH 'N' DRY surprising only peaked at #61, but became a classic rock radio staple due to heavy exposure on early MTV. There is no "Switch 625" because it's not played on the radio with it. Great song anyway.
Well that's it, all the hits. There are problems: HYSTERIA is over-emphasized (though all were chart hits and it still misses one of those!), nothing from ON THROUGH THE NIGHT (though no songs were chart hits), and misses the other two top 40 tracks from ADRENALIZE ("Make Love Like a Man," #36; "Stand Up," #34). But overall, this is a great collection for newcomers and casual fans (and the only place to get the PSSOM video edit on CD).
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Because I was young and did not listen to music when Def Leppard was popular, I did not know how good they were. When I bought this CD, I had no idea how many great songs were on there. I now consider this CD my favorite, and am always in the mood to listen to all 70+ minutes of the CD.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By "glv-jazz"
Format:Audio CD
Def Leppard, without a doubt, was one of the biggest bands in the eighties. With their albums "Hysteria" and "Pyromania" topping the charts, they were virtually unstoppable. And they still aren't. I think this band has survived almost any tragedy that has come their way. But not only has the band survived (with the exception of Steve Clark), their music has too. All their old hits get a good amount of airplay and this CD contains all of those. From "Brining on the Heartbreak", to "Photograph", to their all time high, "Pour Some Sugar on Me" this CD has all the essential songs from Def Leppard's catalogue. It really serves as a wonderful CD for anyone who grew up when these songs were popular. With the release of "Euphoria", this band sounds like they have no intention of calling it quits anytime soon which is a good thing because this band has a lot more in them.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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One of the top 5 80's bands. They are still making good music, but nothing beats the earlier stuff like on this CD.
Published 21 hours ago by W. Scott Hunt
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Great CD! The playlist of songs is great and it is fun to listen to again and again. Not disappointed.
Published 7 days ago by Lynda Moore
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Great music, great band, great memories, I recommend it. The CD was delivered with a damaged case though, but the CD wasn't damaged.
Published 23 days ago by Allison L. Guss
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Published 29 days ago by Joker
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Original Def Leppard Hits
I couldn't find these original songs on iTunes, only current remakes by the band, so had to purchase a CD. This particular CD has ALL of their hit songs and the price was great. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jill O
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved it.
My boyfriend loved this CD. He had it before but someone stole it so I bought it for him again. Thanks for making him happy.
Published 1 month ago by dana516
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This is probably the best list of Def Leppard songs. They are all the hits you hear and love all in one.
Published 3 months ago by Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
This is the perfect CD if you are looking for a one disc compilation of the best Def Leppard Songs.
Published 3 months ago by David Foley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
I absolutely love Def Leppard and have loved them since I was a teenager. This CD is a must have for all Def Leppard fans!!!
Published 3 months ago by Elisa Montemurro
5.0 out of 5 stars
MUST HAVE
If you don't have any Def Leppard, start here. A band of destiny (missed bus, Joe's audition, meeting Phil, Rick's accident) and masterful production by Mutt Lange. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Phil
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