Def Leppard--Pyromania

Def Leppard--Pyromania (1983) Rating--9.2 **U.S. Sales Certification--Multi-Platinum 9**

A more polished, refined sound than the previous offering---without losing too much of the punch. For the most part, this is still fairly heavy---the band's distortion won't begin to falter until the next release. An immense seller.
"Rock Rock (Till You Drop)" is a pure, energy-packed opening rocker. Head-moving, with a power chorus.
Three huge hits hail from deeper within, and "Photograph" is probably the biggest with its drum-driven beat. Not far behind is "Foolin'," bringing in a mystic intro and strong solo. The third is the sing-along "Rock of Ages," featuring a thick chorus and easy-to-follow verses.
The raw, 'High N' Dry'-ish "Stagefright" is a treat, as are the steady and solid cuts "Comin' Under Fire" and "Action! Not Words". A great power slowdown track is offered in the form of "Too Late For Love," which avoids being an all-out ballad because of the band's musical strength at the time. Closing out the disc is "Billy's Got a Gun," a dark, methodical trip.
Solid.
TRACK LIST: Rock Rock (Till You Drop)/Photograph/Stagefright/Too Late For Love/Die Hard the Hunter/Foolin'/Rock of Ages/ Comin' Under Fire/Action! Not Words/Billy's Got a Gun

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