Songs From the Sparkle Lounge (CD)

• Category:  Music  »  Rock & Pop  »  General Rock & Pop
• Format: CD
• Release Date: April 29, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Island/mercury
• UPC: 602517660373
• WAPI (Tower ID): 111973849
• Average Customer Review:    (2 customer reviews)
• Tower.com Sales Rank: #32 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #20 in Rock & Pop (See Top 100 Rock & Pop Bestsellers)
• #18 in General Rock & Pop (See Top 100 General Rock & Pop Bestsellers)

• DISC 1 for Songs From the Sparkle Lounge (CD) Album
• 1   Go
• 2   Nine Lives - (with Tim McGraw)
• 3   C'Mon C'Mon
• 4   Love
• 5   Tomorrow
• 6   Cruise Control
• 7   Hallucinate
• 8   Only The Good Die Young
• 9   Bad Actress
• 10   Come Undone
• 11   Gotta Let It Go

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Def Leppard: Joe Elliot (vocals); Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell (guitar); Rick Savage (bass guitar); Rick Allen (drums).

Recording information: Joe's Garage, Dublin, Ireland.

More than 30 years after the English quintet's inception, Def Leppard have survived and thrived while many of their pop-metal contemporaries have stumbled into obscurity or gone on dubious reunion tours. SONGS FROM THE SPARKLE LOUNGE marks a long-awaited return to the catchy yet edgy hard rock perfected on their career-defining landmark full-length, HYSTERIA (1987). While the band's most successful works were crafted under the strict mentorship of producer Jeff "Mutt" Lange, SPARKLE LOUNGE is a DIY affair, with co-production assistance from live sound engineer Ronan McHugh. First single "Nine Lives" includes a Def Leppard first: guest lead vocals by well-known country singer Tim McGraw. "C'Mon C'Mon" has the stacked background vocals and glam rock swagger that is part and parcel of the group's weathered arsenal. "Tomorrow" packs the kind of stick-to-your-ribs, harmony-laden chorus that is both familiar and fresh. Def Lep in 2008 maintain a contemporary sensibility, yet remain true to their roots.

Def Leppard – Songs from the Sparkle Lounge

Rockin’ return for Great Britain’s Def Leppard!

This April 29th, 2008 release marks the band’s 14th studio album and first since 2002. “Songs from the Sparkle Lounge” contains 11 original compositions and reveal Def Leppard’s incredible musical flexibility and adventurousness. The album provides a wide array of styles, ranging from new-wave rock to classic Def Leppard.

The explosive new single “Nine Lives”, featuring country music superstar Tim McGraw, is destined for success considering the reaction that their previous 2006 Hollywood Bowl collaboration had. McGraw was invited to play “Pour Some Sugar on Me” as an encore and their relationship has blossomed ever since.

“Songs from the Sparkle Lounge” could be considered one of their most complete and perhaps one of the most diverse albums in Def Leppard’s 30-year recording career.

Make sure to catch them on their U.S. spring 2008 concert tour to promote the album!

Favorite songs: “Nine Lives”, “Cruise Control” and “Bad Actress”

-Billy, Tower Pulse 04/24/2008

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