Description
Def Leppard – High ‘N’ Dry – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
High’n’ Dry is the second studio album by the English rock band Def Leppard, released in 1981.
High ‘n’ Dry marked a transition for Def Leppard from their more raw and heavy debut album On Through the Night (1980) to a more polished and melodic sound. The album still retains a hard rock and heavy metal edge.
The album was produced by Robert John Mutt Lange, who played a crucial role in shaping Def Leppard’s sound. His production work contributed to the band’s polished and radio-friendly sound.
The album includes some of Def Leppard’s classic tracks, including Let It Go, Bringin’ On the Heartbreak, and High ‘n’ Dry (Saturday Night). Bringin’ On the Heartbreak became a signature song for the band.
High ‘n’ Dry did not achieve the same level of commercial success as some of Def Leppard’s later albums, it received positive reviews and set the stage for their breakthrough with the following album, Pyromania (1983).
The album showcased the songwriting partnership of Joe Elliott (vocals) and Steve Clark (guitar), laying the foundation for the collaborative approach that became a hallmark of Def Leppard’s music.
High ‘n’ Dry is considered an important album in Def Leppard’s discography, capturing a pivotal moment in their evolution as a band. The album’s mix of hard-hitting rockers and melodic ballads demonstrated their versatility.
In 1984, a reissued version of High ‘n’ Dry was released with the addition of the previously unreleased track Me and My Wine, which became a popular song among Def Leppard fans.
High ‘n’ Dry remains a significant album for Def Leppard fans and rock enthusiasts, showcasing the band’s early development and providing a glimpse into their trajectory toward becoming one of the leading rock acts of the 1980s.
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Track Listing
Let It Go
Another Hit And Run
High ‘N’ Dry (Saturday Night)
Bringin’ On The Heartbreak
Switch 625
You Got Me Runnin’
Lady Strange
On Through The Night
Mirror, Mirror (Look Into My Eyes)
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