Slang (Deluxe Edition) by Def Leppard - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

After the lackluster performance of Adrenalize, Def Leppard realized it was time to abandon their trademark wall-of-guitars sound. Jettisoning producer Mutt Lange -- who, admittedly, was busy producing his wife, country singer Shania Twain -- the group stripped its sound to the basics for Slang. There are very few layers-of-guitar effects on the album, just straight, crunching chords. Most notably, Rick Allen has returned to playing acoustic drums after playing an electronic kit for nearly a decade. The change in approach is apparent and welcome -- Def Leppard hasn't sounded so immediate since Pyromania. Furthermore, they decided to expand their musical vocabulary slightly, working elements of R&B and funk into the rhythms. Not all of the experiments work, but Def Leppard sound revitalized, particularly when they attack a straightforward rocker. Slang would have been even better if they had come up with a set of hooks that sounded as alive as their performance, but the album is a much-needed return to form for the group. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Truth?

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Allen
Joseph Elliott
Vivian Campbell
Richard Savage
Philip Collen; Composer

2. Turn to Dust

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

3. Slang

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

4. All I Want Is Everything

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott; Composer

5. Work It Out

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Vivian Campbell; Composer

6. Breathe a Sigh

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

7. Deliver Me

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

8. Gift of Flesh

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

9. Blood Runs Cold

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

10. Where Does Love Go When It Dies

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

11. Pearl of Euphoria

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Richard Savage
Philip Collen; Composer

12. Move With Me Slowly

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

13. Truth?

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Allen
Joseph Elliott
Vivian Campbell
Richard Savage
Philip Collen; Composer

14. Burn Out

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Allen
Joseph Elliott
Vivian Campbell
Richard Savage
Philip Collen; Composer

15. Worlds Collide

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Richard Savage; Composer

16. Can't Keep Away from the Flame

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

17. Turn to Dust

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

18. Raise Your Love

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

19. All I Want Is Everything

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott; Composer

20. Work It Out

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Vivian Campbell; Composer

21. Breathe a Sigh

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

22. Deliver Me

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

23. Black Train

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

24. Blood Runs Cold

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

25. Where Does Love Go When It Dies

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

26. Pearl of Euphoria

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Richard Savage
Philip Collen; Composer

27. All on Your Touch

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Vivian Campbell; Composer

28. Anger

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Elliott
Philip Collen; Composer

29. Move on Up

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Vivian Campbell; Composer

30. Gift of Flesh

Primary Artist: Def Leppard; Main Performer
Composer: Philip Collen; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

30 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 6 minutes and 31 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

18/30 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Pop Metal

Label

Bludgeon Riffola - Mailboat Records

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 13, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

698268951518