Description
Def Leppard – Adrenalize – Vinyl Record
Adrenalize is the fifth studio album by the English rock band Def Leppard, released in 1992.
Adrenalize was released on March 31, 1992. It is the band’s first album following the death of guitarist Steve Clark.
The album is dedicated to the memory of Steve Clark, who passed away in 1991. Clark’s guitar parts on some tracks were recorded before his death, and the album features contributions from new guitarist Vivian Campbell.
The album spawned several successful singles, including “Let’s Get Rocked,” “Make Love Like a Man,” “Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion),” and “Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad.” “Let’s Get Rocked” became one of Def Leppard’s signature songs.
Adrenalize maintains Def Leppard’s arena rock sound with a focus on polished production, melodic hooks, and catchy choruses. The album follows the successful formula established by their previous record, Hysteria.
The album was produced by Mike Shipley and Def Leppard. The band aimed to create a commercial and radio-friendly sound, contributing to the album’s accessibility. Adrenalize debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making it the first hard rock album to enter at the top position. The success was partly fueled by the anticipation following the massive success of Hysteria.
Adrenalize was commercially successful, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its catchy songs and production, while others felt it lacked the innovation of earlier Def Leppard albums.
Adrenalize remains a significant album in Def Leppard’s discography, capturing a moment in the band’s history as they navigated through the challenges of losing a key member. The album’s success underscored Def Leppard’s ability to maintain their popularity into the 1990s and solidified their status as one of the prominent rock bands of the era.
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Track Listing
Let’s Get Rocked
Heaven Is
Make Love Like A Man
Tonight
White Lightning
Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)
Personal Property
Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad
I Wanna Touch U
Tear It Down
