Summary: Def Leppard – Hysteria is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Def Leppard, released on 3 August 1987. Hysteria was an ambitious and innovative record, incorporating elements of hard rock, pop, and heavy metal, and fusing them with lush production to create a unique sound.

About the Artist: Def Leppard is a British rock band formed in Sheffield, England in 1976. The band has been credited with pioneering the new wave of the British heavy metal movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Def Leppard’s previous albums, Pyromania, and High ‘n’ Dry had established the band as one of the most popular hard rock acts of the time, and Hysteria was the band’s most ambitious album to date.

About the Record: Hysteria is a highly polished and produced record, with a sound that combines the band’s hard rock roots with elements of pop and heavy metal. The album’s lead single, “Pour Some Sugar on Me”, became a worldwide hit, and the album was the band’s most successful to date. Hysteria was the band’s first major collaboration with producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange, and it established the band as one of the most popular hard rock acts of the time. This is a FIRST PRESS UK album with an original inner sleeve.

About the Cover: The cover art was designed by Andie Airfix, who had previously worked with the band on their Pyromania album cover. The cover art has become iconic and is widely considered one of the most iconic album covers of all time.

About the Lyrics and Music: Hysteria features a variety of musical styles, from hard rock to pop, and the lyrics explore themes of love and loss. Standout tracks include “Pour Some Sugar on Me”, “Animal”, “Love Bites”, and “Armageddon It”. The album’s title track, “Hysteria”, is a hard rock anthem about the power of love.

Conclusion: Def Leppard – Hysteria is an ambitious and innovative record, combining elements of hard rock, pop, and heavy metal, with lush production to create a unique sound. The album spawned seven hit singles and was the band’s most successful record to date. With its iconic cover art, memorable lyrics, and catchy hooks, Hysteria is an essential addition to any rock fan’s collection.

Other Recommendations: Other records from Def Leppard that would complement Hysteria include Pyromania, High ‘n’ Dry, and Adrenalize. For fans of similar artists, albums such as Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet, Whitesnake’s 1987, and Van Halen’s 1984 are recommended.

About the tracklist. Women
Rocket
Animal
Love bites
Pour some sugar on me
Armageddon it
Gods of war
Don’t shoot shotgun
Run riot
Hysteria
Excitable
Love and affection.