Def Leppard - X (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2002
- 15 tracks
- 56 min
- glam metal
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Alright, as a die-hard Def Leppard enthusiast, I'm here to caution anyone still questioning, like I did, if I gave this album a fair chance years ago. Trust me, you did. It's awful. A painfully cringe-worthy, desperate collection of weepy ballads from a hard rock band who saw another band top the charts and rake in millions with a Diane Warren tearjerker, and decided they wanted a piece of that pie. Here's the result: outside songwriters, including then-popular hitmakers Max Martin and Marti Frederiksen, stripping away any trace of hard rock, leaving behind a record that sounds like Backstreet Boys' B-sides. Even the few tracks the band wrote alone are overproduced with embarrassing sound effects and then-trendy "beats" that have no place on a Def Leppard album. It's neither better nor worse than Scorpions' disastrous Eye II Eye attempt—and if you're familiar with how horrendous that hip-hop fusion was, then you've only yourself to blame for playing this flop. Steve Clark must've spun in his grave.
X (pronounced “Ten”) is Def Leppard's conscious effort to update their sound and blend in with the contemporary pop rock scene of the early 2000s. The outcome is a polished, melodic, and easy-to-listen album, but it's a divisive one among fans for straying from the hard rock style that made the band famous in their prime days. Flawless production: The album sounds crisp and professional, with meticulous arrangements and a strong focus on melody. Effective power ballads: Tracks like “Long Long Way to Go” and “Let Me Be the One” stand out with their emotional depth and radio-friendly appeal. Vocal versatility: Joe Elliott delivers smooth and heartfelt performances, fitting well with the album's pop-oriented tone. Lacking rock edge: Many songs miss the sharpness and energy that defined Def Leppard in albums like Pyromania or Hysteria. Inconsistent flow: The album feels more like a collection of pop/rock songs rather than a cohesive artistic statement. Mixed reception: While some appreciated the risk, many fans saw it as a commercial compromise. “Now” – The most rock-oriented track, featuring a catchy riff and solid groove. “Long Long Way to Go” – An emotional ballad with hit potential. “Four Letter Word” – One of the few tracks that harks back to the band's classic sound. X is an album where Def Leppard ventures into new musical territories, with mixed results. While it offers enjoyable and well-crafted moments, it may leave traditionalists wanting more of the power and charm from their iconic works. It's an album best appreciated without expectations of classic rock and embraced as a foray into contemporary adult pop rock.
Despite being digitally mastered, as one would anticipate given its release date, and regardless of debates about its pop-oriented sound, I genuinely enjoy how this album comes across to my ears. It features a few standout tracks, so I'm glad to have it in my digital library.
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Translated automatically,The audio quality is truly terrible. The tags on the vinyl are mixed up. DL really messed this one up. :( Steer clear.
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