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Songs From the Sparkle Lounge (CD)

By: Def Leppard (Artist)

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DISC 1 for Songs From the Sparkle Lounge (CD) Album By Def Leppard (Artist)
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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Review

Kerrang (Magazine) (p.46) - "[A] sturdy-as-steel return, big chopping guitars and massed harmonies, all peppered with the British superstars' juvenile jollity and flashes of retro heritage."

Title Note

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.

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TOWER.COM REVIEW

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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4 out of 5 stars Their best original studio material since Euphoria, May 17, 2008
By Taylor X, dvdivas.net
Songs from the Sparkle Lounge is Def Leppards tenth studio album. The album is produced by the band and Ronan McHugh. In America the album was released on 29 April 29, 2008. The album features Joe Elliott on vocals, Rick Allen on drums, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell on guitar, and Rick "Sav" Savage on bass. Tim McGraw appears on Nine Lives. Ever since Def Leppard released Yeah!, their covers album from 2 years back, to a mixed critical and fan reception, everyone wondered how long it would be until the next album would get released - and above all, if it would be worthwhile. A lot of publicity was built up by the band, claiming it would (to the pleasure of many fans, this one included) that there would be no ballads, and that it would be in the style on seventies-style hard rock. So how does Songs from the Sparkle Lounge measure up? Its official. For the first time since Steve Clark died, Def Leppard seems to be on a winning streak. 2 years after delivering Yeah!, an incredible covers album that was the bands finest work in years, they serve up what is arguably their best album of original studio material in a decade. Largely in the style of Euphoria and 70s glam rock, its an excellent listening experience that rarely missteps. Its not an album for those seeking a return to the bands earlier, heavier NWOBHM sound, but if youre a fan of all phases of the bands career, or you at least liked Euphoria, its doubtful youll be disappointed. -"Go" (Collen, Elliott) - 3:21 The band doesnt waste any time getting down to the good stuff. Its one of those "mature but still rocks hard" songs, which will bring memories of Paper Sun from Euphoria (and thats a good thing.) -"Nine Lives" (Collen, Elliott, McGraw, Savage) - 3:32 Tim McGraw joins the band for this tune, which he also co-wrote with them. This was the song that got the most pre-release publicity, not to mention the one I had my biggest doubts about. But fear not, its pretty good! A nice cross of country and rock. -"Cmon Cmon" (Savage) - 4:09 On more recent efforts, Def Leppard seems to have been getting more into their 70s glam rock influences. That reigns true on this track. Its a nice musical return to the 70s, but the sound is still distinctly all Leppards own. Good stuff. -"Love" (Savage) - 4:17 Def Leppard promised no ballads, but whether or not this song is one is debatable. Dont worry, Im not complaining. With a first half that will bring Queens classic Love of My Life to mind, and a latter half that the late Beatles or Electric Light Orchestra would be proud of, its an incredible tune. -"Tomorrow" (Collen) - 3:35 This is the song Phil Collen wrote about the passing away of his father. And its surprisingly upbeat and optimistic musically despite the subject matter. The song has some excellent riffs, and it wouldnt surprise me if a few years down the road, this is one of the most-remembered songs from the album. -"Cruise Control" (Campbell) - 3:03 This is another one of those hard rocking but mature songs that will remind you of the bands work from the Euphoria album. Good work from the whole band on this one. Its a composition that shows off just how diverse musically Viv can be. -"Hallucinate" (Collen) - 3:17 Straight-up retro-flavored glam rock. If this song werent a Def Leppard original, it would have been right at home on Yeah!. A great song, definitely one of this reviewers favorite cuts from the album. -"Only the Good Die Young" (Campbell) - 3:34 This tune slows things down, but still rocks throughout. A nice mix of rock and pop sounds from start to finish, and some especially excellent guitar work from Viv. -"Bad Actress" (Elliott) - 3:03 Back to the retro-70s glam stuff. Once again the band is at the top of their game here. Its one of those songs that must be heard to be appreciated. -"Come Undone" (Elliott) - 3:32 Again, we get a tune that gives us a nice mix of sounds, pop and rock alike. A great Elliott composition, its one of the many songs on here that will remind you of Euphoria-era stuff. -"Gotta Let It Go" (Campbell) - 3:55 A great way to finish the album. This is a straight-up rock tune, with some of the post-Steve Clark formations best guitar work to date. In the simplest terms possible, a great song. As far as bonus tracks go, the UK and Japanese versions contain a piano version of Love. Japanese versions only include a Def Leppard Only version of Nine Lives (without Tim McGraw.) If you buy the album on iTunes, you get the former bonus track (not sure if this is a limited-time thing or not, so if you plan to get it online, Id advise doing it ASAP just to be safe.) First Yeah! and now this. For the first time in a long time, the band has a good things going. If youre at all a fan of Def Leppard, or youre like me and youre one of those many fans who liked Euphoria but loathed the material immediately before and after, pick this one up

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