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Post by steellepp on Jun 8, 2022 4:08:39 GMT -8
I am SURE the line in Fire It Up is "Bring the BIG beat back" not "Bring the beat beat back" I know the inlay says "beat beat", but I won't believe it until I see another source Yep, I'm in the "big beat" camp as well.
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Post by slanged on Jun 8, 2022 7:20:39 GMT -8
It’s big beat. But ask the mow my lawn for your affection guy! Fantastic as I figured I wasn't the only one who hears it that way. Sadly, mowing does not get me any affection.
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Post by DesertSun81 on Jun 8, 2022 15:19:45 GMT -8
Today was finally the day I received my Japan regular edition (cracked jewel case and all). Apparently it was stuck in customs in Chicago for whatever reason since May 28th...?
Cool to finally hear ANGELS stripped and THIS GUITAR without Alison Krauss.
The stripped version of ANGELS is probably my favorite bonus track of the 4. It provides what I feel like is a legitimate different take on the song while really accentuating Joe's awesome vocal on it. Despite this song clearly being last on the forum poll it still really works for me and I think I'm actually enjoying it more now than even when I first heard it. I can't think of many moody sounding ballads and that is I think a good description of this song.
While it was cool hearing Joe's vocal isolated in THIS GUITAR, this bonus track much like the Joe only version of LIFELESS really shows off for me how much Alison Krauss adds to both tracks. In both instances my now trained ears are waiting for her harmonizing and vocal counter melodies which are very notably absent and really detracts from my listening experience quite a bit. I thought my feelings would be just the opposite and outside of just simply wanting every available track from the album was very much looking forward to snagging the Joe only versions as I thought I would surely enjoy those more...and I was absolutely wrong.
This album is still very much on repeat for me and as I'm starting to get to know it I'm still really into it which is a great sign.
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Post by Dan on Jun 8, 2022 16:51:35 GMT -8
I got my picture disc version yesterday to go with my regular LP. Now I just need my turntable back! I expect the deluxe CD any day this week and Japan Reg Edition CD next week. My oldest daughter asked if the band just made up the title of the album of if they got it from somewhere. She'd heard Bang a Gong (Get It On) on Spotify. Nice to know she's got a broad taste in music.
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Post by RetroRocket625 on Jun 9, 2022 10:29:46 GMT -8
Finally got the standard Japanese version with the 2 different bonus tracks this morning. I was on the verge of sending it back when I saw the rear art had just 15 tracks on it, but then I realised that the extra tracks are only listed on the obi. Just got mine today. I knew from Discogs that the back cover didn't list the two bonus tracks. A bit odd, since they're not really bonus tracks per se. Or at least, the Deluxe version doesn't label its two remixes as bonus tracks and has them listed. I suppose if you were Japanese or can read Japanese, you could read the obi to see the two extra tracks listed (the inner white insert has it printed in english). Then again, it's also odd that the back cover of the CDs vary greatly from the back cover of the LPs. Overall, though, fantastic album.
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Post by CindyJ on Jun 9, 2022 11:32:20 GMT -8
Def Leppard, Paul McCartney & All the Acts With Billboard 200 Top 10 Albums Each Decade Since the ’80sThe band is only the third group to notch a new top 10 album in each decade from the 1980s onward. By Keith Caulfield Def Leppard joins an elite group of acts – and is one of just three groups – with a newly charting top 10 title on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the 1980s, ‘90s, 2000s, ‘10s and now the ‘20s. The band’s latest studio effort, Diamond Star Halos, bows at No. 10 on the June 11-dated list. Def Leppard scored its first Billboard 200 top 10 with Pyromania, which first reached the tier on the March 12, 1983-dated tally, eventually peaking at No. 2 on the May 14, 1983, chart. The group hit the top 10 once more in the 1980s with Hysteria, which started its top 10 run on Aug. 29, 1987, and began a six-week run at No. 1 on the July 23, 1988, chart. In the 1990s, the British band visited the top 10 twice, with Adrenalize (No. 1 for five weeks in 1992) and Retro Active (No. 9, 1993). In the 2000s, the group again collected a pair of top 10s, with Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection (No. 10, 2005) and Songs From the Sparkle Lounge (No. 5, 2008). In the 2010s, the act sent its self-titled studio set to No. 10 in 2015. As Def Leppard — who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in its 2019 class — extends its streak to a fifth decade with a new Billboard 200 top 10, here’s a look at all the acts that have linked such a run so far dating to the ’80s. Acts With New Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200 Chart in the 1980s, ‘90s, 2000s, ‘10s & ‘20s: AC/DC Def Leppard Paul McCartney Metallica Ozzy Osbourne Robert Plant Prince Bruce Springsteen James Taylor AC/DC, Def Leppard and Metallica are the only groups to achieve the distinction above. Meanwhile, McCartney (including his work with Wings), Springsteen and Taylor’s streaks stretch back six decades to the ’70s, and that’s not counting the output of, and McCartney’s driving contributions to, The Beatles, who landed 17 top 10 sets on the Billboard 200 in the ’60s (and 15 more since). Source
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Post by andylgr on Jun 9, 2022 12:10:13 GMT -8
Having an album in the top ten of every decade of their album recording career is no mean feat.
One thing I’m getting really fed up of reading is all this talk of it being a glam inspired album, if you listen to it then it’s not at all, maybe the odd song, but not the whole album.
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Post by diva on Jun 9, 2022 12:26:17 GMT -8
Having an album in the top ten of every decade of their album recording career is no mean feat. One thing I’m getting really fed up of reading is all this talk of it being a glam inspired album, if you listen to it then it’s not at all, maybe the odd song, but not the whole album. Icam it sounds more like the 90s to me.
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Post by tsmith on Jun 9, 2022 14:54:32 GMT -8
Really good point! Sure, I hear some glam influences here and there but mostly it just sounds like Def Leppard to me! Having an album in the top ten of every decade of their album recording career is no mean feat. One thing I’m getting really fed up of reading is all this talk of it being a glam inspired album, if you listen to it then it’s not at all, maybe the odd song, but not the whole album.
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Post by DesertSun81 on Jun 9, 2022 16:58:44 GMT -8
The band is only the third group to notch a new top 10 album in each decade from the 1980s onward. That is an incredible stat and I'd say in the same league of the distinction they also have of the 2 Diamond albums. 5 decades is just mind blowing. There have definitely been moments where it wasn't always sunshine and roses but in the grand scheme of things we sure picked the right band to follow folks!
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Post by rsebastyan on Jun 9, 2022 18:03:15 GMT -8
The band is only the third group to notch a new top 10 album in each decade from the 1980s onward. That is an incredible stat and I'd say in the same league of the distinction they also have of the 2 Diamond albums. 5 decades is just mind blowing. There have definitely been moments where it wasn't always sunshine and roses but in the grand scheme of things we sure picked the right band to follow folks! You're so right! Back in like 2005, I was at a fork in the road and could've gone with Aerosmith or DL... I'm so glad I chose DL!!
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Post by lecko on Jun 10, 2022 4:22:57 GMT -8
One thing I’m getting really fed up of reading is all this talk of it being a glam inspired album, if you listen to it then it’s not at all, maybe the odd song, but not the whole album. I agree with you that I dont like this all glam inspired thing. But its comes mainly from band members Joe and Phil that brag about this in every interview. I am fine with that if this was needed as spark for new music. But now with 5 decades of top 10 albums maybe it is time to be proud of their own unique sound and record in thrir style
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Post by quarky on Jun 10, 2022 4:55:19 GMT -8
Maybe they just prefer it to Hair Metal I was thinking this morning, if they do another collaboration on the next album, I wonder if they could get Brian May on board. That could be pretty awesome.
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Post by deef on Jun 10, 2022 8:58:26 GMT -8
I’m going to call it now. Between tours, I bet we see a new Lepp album by 2025. Yes, I’m aware I’m jumping the gun here but I don’t care lol! I’m also not into the 70’s/glam stuff, so I’d hope the next one doesn’t have that type of identity. Still, Diamond Star Halos is easily their best since 92
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Post by tsmith on Jun 10, 2022 11:53:00 GMT -8
Well said! 2025 might be a tad ambitious but it does kind of feel like this band found some new life and feels like they still have unfinished business. Hope you're right! I’m going to call it now. Between tours, I bet we see a new Lepp album by 2025. Yes, I’m aware I’m jumping the gun here but I don’t care lol! I’m also not into the 70’s/glam stuff, so I’d hope the next one doesn’t have that type of identity. Still, Diamond Star Halos is easily their best since 92
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Post by cal on Jun 11, 2022 11:03:37 GMT -8
If you look at the comments on Blabbermouth and Metal Sludge, the kinds of fans that only acknowledge OTTN and ‘High ‘n’ Dry’ as quality DL albums, love ‘Take What You Want’. As always with post-Adrenalize DL albums, there is a strategy that could work in regards to particular tracks being sent to specific radio formats. But it’s a tightrope of a strategy that would require a very careful hand. With Universal back on board there is a chance of a carefully thought out and long term album promotional strategy being utilised. But one never knows, the label’s decision not to release LLWTG as a single in the US still rankles with me - it had the potential to be DL”s “I Don’t wanna miss a thing” or “it’s my life.
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Post by Dan on Jun 11, 2022 13:28:01 GMT -8
If you look at the comments on Blabbermouth and Metal Sludge, the kinds of fans that only acknowledge OTTN and ‘High ‘n’ Dry’ as quality DL albums, love ‘Take What You Want’. As always with post-Adrenalize DL albums, there is a strategy that could work in regards to particular tracks being sent to specific radio formats. But it’s a tightrope of a strategy that would require a very careful hand. With Universal back on board there is a chance of a carefully thought out and long term album promotional strategy being utilised. But one never knows, the label’s decision not to release LLWTG as a single in the US still rankles with me - it had the potential to be DL”s “I Don’t wanna miss a thing” or “it’s my life. I do think singles purchases are more of a thing than full albums since digital became dominant. You're right in that a label could appeal to targeted fan bases with different tracks. I didn't realize LLWTG wasn't relased as a single in the US. Then again I seem to be in the minority that didn't care for that track or 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing' from Aerosmith.
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Post by diva on Jun 12, 2022 7:51:15 GMT -8
So, my boyfriend who is not a Lep fan, he’s more into Springsteen type music. He was listening passively while we did yard work yesterday. He said the album was “pretty good.” He randomly impersonated Joe a few times, especially the FIU chorus. Lol. And a “hoah” type noise on one of the songs.
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Post by CindyJ on Jun 12, 2022 13:29:54 GMT -8
Def Leppard return with ‘Diamond Star Halos’ [review]Listening to the new Def Leppard album Diamond Star Halos (their first since 2015’s self-titled offering) is like taking a step back in time. But it’s to different times, every track. Sometimes it’s fresh and modern, sometimes you’re in the 1970’s. It’s glorious. The opener is perhaps the most signature Leppard it gets. In ‘Take What You Want’, vibes of Pyromania leap out at you, namely the crunchy riffs and Elliott’s use of his higher register in the verses. A classic right off the bat, but that’s not where the traditional sound ends. ‘SOS Emergency’ is a highlight and wouldn’t have sounded out of place on Adrenalize or Euphoria. Here, the band’s big backing vocals shine and deliver a classic chorus, while guitars sing. Furthermore, ‘Gimme A Kiss That Rocks’ is a blistering track, with big guitars and Elliott clearly having a good time behind the mic Sometimes, that traditional Leppard sound is tinkered with, to wondrous effects. ‘Kick’ is Def Leppard meets T-Rex, with even the handclaps failing to ruin the boogie rhythm of the track. Though when it was the first single, I was unsure, it sits perfectly as the album’s second track and satisfies. The same can be said for ‘Fire It Up’, in which Elliott more or less raps the verses. A lament for the “big beat” of the music they grew up on, this track is irresistible. ‘All We Need’, along with the album’s last two, also show slightly different sides of the established Leppard sound. A weird speed change makes a track ala ‘Invincible’ intriguing and adds an extra depth, keeping you guessing. Penultimately, ‘Unbreakable’ has a fuzz in the guitars that changes the whole vibe (I was excited for this track, remembering career highlight ‘Wings Of An Angel’, which came in second to last on the self-titled record). With ridiculously catchy verses and a massive chorus, this is Def Leppard through and through, albeit seasoned differently. Finally, ‘From Here To Eternity’ was clearly written to end the album. Soaring and a little weird (think ‘Blind Faith’), it’s Def Leppard after ingesting, perhaps, hallucinogenics. The next point to draw attention to is the ballads. ‘This Guitar’ sits in track 4 (where the band always put slow songs) and ends side A, while ‘Goodbye For Good This Time’ ends side B. ‘Angels (Can’t Help You Now)’ then, of course, concludes side C. The first is an acoustic based love song to one’s guitar, with Elliott harmonising beautifully with Alison Krauss. Not dissimilar to Bon Jovi’s ‘Scars On This Guitar’ (from 2018’s This House Is Not For Sale), ‘This Guitar’ has been done before, but that does not detract that here it is done with masterful attention to detail. A slow burn and a grower, but very good. ‘Goodbye For Good This Time’, though, steals the show in the slow song category. Strings and piano add a cinematic sound to the track, and the slow build to the chorus (they deny you once) makes it all the more movie soundtrack. Collen also has a good time with the acoustic guitar when it’s time for a solo, making the track overall expressive and brilliant. Finally, there’s some Queen in ‘Angels (Can’t Help You Now)’, which is probably why this was the last song I grew to love. The strings are back, but to less harrowing effect, though the song itself is very good and prepares the listener for the album’s conclusion. The last bunch fit under the umbrella of “experimental”, but I wouldn’t say they’re sounds the band hasn’t tinkered with before. ‘Liquid Dust’ and ‘U Rok Mi’, for starters, are riddled with Slang vibes. The former showcases the versatility of Elliott’s vocals, even at 62, and the guitars churn in the background akin to ‘Turn To Dust’ (curiously, Phil Collen penned both solo). Now, I’m not up on my Indian instruments, but perhaps they dug out that old sarangi from the Slang sessions too. ‘U Rok Mi’, meanwhile, is Slang if they allowed themselves to sing their signature big choruses. This track is irresistible, one you have to tap your feet to. ‘Open Your Eyes’ is very much bass led, but is nothing like ‘Man Enough’. This song haunts through weird lyrics and its brilliant delivery. The backing vocals don’t sound like they usually do and when that final chorus kicks in and Joe shrieks “open your eyes”, you’ll feel a chill. ‘Lifeless’ sounds like the band met with some early 2000’s pop artists and gave them a lesson in how to write a soulful pop track. Alison Krauss appears again, too, offering harmonies and backing vocals to add a texture to the track (though the deluxe edition has the version without her which is, arguably, just as good). Overall, we have an album from a band with nothing left to prove. It’s near-perfect, somewhat like the 2015 offering (Love It To Death’s album of the decade). They’re unapologetic in trying out new sounds and, with everything they’ve got into this album (one hour long and fifteen tracks) the structure is perfect. There’s not a song I’d remove and, at this point, I don’t doubt they made no mistakes when it came to outtakes. These days, Def Leppard show themselves on record once every seven years, but it’s worth the wait. Though they’re my favourite band, this does not result in a bias. If anything, I hold them to an even higher standard (ask As It Is, I give them hell). The fact is, Diamond Star Halos is phenomenal. LOVE IT TO DEATH RATING: 10OUR PICKS: ‘Take What You Want’, ‘SOS Emergency’, ‘Open Your Eyes’ and ‘Goodbye For Good This Time’ Source
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Post by Dan on Jun 12, 2022 13:37:07 GMT -8
This sounds like the article I'd write if I did such things.
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Post by diva on Jun 12, 2022 13:58:11 GMT -8
This sounds like the article I'd write if I did such things. Same. I agree with everything the writer said.? I’m still listening to every song and enjoying them all.
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Post by CindyJ on Jun 12, 2022 18:09:43 GMT -8
Alison Krauss talks about singing on Diamond Star Halos.
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Post by CindyJ on Jun 13, 2022 7:46:15 GMT -8
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Post by DesertSun81 on Jun 13, 2022 17:10:30 GMT -8
Ben covered GIMME A KISS...sounds great. Love the melodic lick that he accentuates in the pre chorus/chorus. Looking forward to the rest of the album.
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Post by melodicrock on Jun 13, 2022 18:24:39 GMT -8
Unfortunately I cannot get into this song. Excellent album but with this song and Open your Eyes I just can’t get into these two. Favorite is probably SOS and Take what you want.
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Post by quarky on Jun 13, 2022 23:57:12 GMT -8
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Post by diva on Jun 14, 2022 4:46:51 GMT -8
Should we expect a new single next week?
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Post by Jefflep on Jun 14, 2022 5:02:28 GMT -8
I think we’ll have to live with what’s out for a while longer. Obviously, other signs have pointed to This Guitar, but I struggle with seeing it just yet. Maybe after the tour starts and fantastic reviews start pouring in and they shift a few albums.
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Post by tsmith on Jun 14, 2022 5:44:29 GMT -8
Agree. I know singles don't mean as much as they used to but I really hope they give songs like SOS Emergency and/or Gimme A Kiss a shot a singles at some point. Both are just classic Leppard sounding tunes IMO and deserve to be more than just album tracks. And both would be excellent live songs also that they maybe could rotate into the set. I assume TWYW and Kick will be fixtures in the set but would be nice to have a third slot that they maybe rotate 2 or 3 songs through like they've sometimes done in the past. I really am struggling to get behind This Guitar as a single being that it remains my least favorite song on the album. But I get that it could be a crossover hit of sorts and maybe expand their audience so I see how it makes sense from that perspective. But it doesn't strike me as the kind of song that would go over very well live on this Stadium tour so not sure it makes sense to launch it in the midst of the tour. I think we’ll have to live with what’s out for a while longer. Obviously, other signs have pointed to This Guitar, but I struggle with seeing it just yet. Maybe after the tour starts and fantastic reviews start pouring in and they shift a few albums.
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Post by diva on Jun 14, 2022 7:48:21 GMT -8
I think we’ll have to live with what’s out for a while longer. Obviously, other signs have pointed to This Guitar, but I struggle with seeing it just yet. Maybe after the tour starts and fantastic reviews start pouring in and they shift a few albums. I’m highly skeptical with getting fantastic reviews with Motley on the tour. I’m afraid they are going to drag the tour down.
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