View Single Post
 
Old 11-01-2015, 03:37 PM
Dave 1986's Avatar
Dave 1986 Dave 1986 is offline
Senior Member
Posting Always
 
Join Date: 28 Aug 2002
Location: Cardiff, Wales (Quarantined)
Age: 35
Gender: male
Posts: 2,195
Send a message via MSN to Dave 1986
Default

Had 1 and a half listens so far in the car yesterday. Far too early for me to say what the verdict is but I'm liking the album so far. The band weren't lying when they said the album was diverse. You think you know what you're in for then before you know it, the album takes you by surprise here and there. I'm liking the fact that it's mostly rockers and not bogged down with ballads. I've said my bit on "Let's Go" and my opinion hasn't changed. It is what it is and I like it enough.

"Dangerous" is a fun song. Sounds more at home on Euphoria than anywhere else. "Man Enough" is catchy as hell. Reminiscent of "Another One Bites the Dust", but in the Def Leppard universe, lyrically it's in the same league as "Make Love Like a Man" (hear me out!) and musically similar to "All Night". However, unlike said songs, doesn't creep me out or make me wanna puke.

"Invincible" is another standout at the moment and I don't know why. Joe sings in a lower monotone way (not quite as low as say "Work it Out") and there are some quite daft lyrics in there, but it's catchy.

"We Belong" is an ok ballad. It's interesting to hear all the guys sing on this one but I think I prefer the Alternative Vocal Take where it's just Joe singing. That way you can just take the song in as it is with its own merits. Sounds like something that should have been on X.

Despite the diversity, the production values remain consistent, which is great cause I think they nailed it with this album. Overall I'm getting a very Euphoria Part II impression with this album. Which makes sense because Euphoria was basically a "This is what Def Leppard is all about" kind of album.

I'm gonna need a few more listens cause the second half of the album is a bit of a blur to me at this stage and I'll probably regret half the things I've just said on this post!
__________________
Dave

If I die tomorrow, have I said all I can say?

Follow me on Twitter

PSN ID: Dave_Hedgehog86

Bon Jovi Concerts:
28th June 2003, Hyde Park, London
9th June 2006, St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton.
Reply With Quote