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Hysteria

by Def Leppard

Released: August 03, 1987

Glam metal, arena rock, hard rock, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Hysteria" is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Def Leppard, released on August 3, 1987. The album features a diverse range of musical styles, blending hard rock with elements of pop, glam, and heavy metal. It showcases Def Leppard's signature harmonies, catchy hooks, and innovative production techniques, including layered guitars, multi-tracked vocals, and electronic effects.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the album is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time and a landmark in the genre's history.

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It solidified Def Leppard's status as one of…

It solidified Def Leppard's status as one of the biggest bands of the era and left an indelible mark on rock music history.

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Reception

"Hysteria" spawned a string of hit singles, including "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Animal," "Love Bites," "Armageddon It," and "Rocket," all of which achieved commercial success and received extensive radio airplay. Despite facing numerous setbacks during its production, including drummer Rick Allen losing his arm in a car accident, "Hysteria" became a critical and commercial triumph, earning widespread acclaim and numerous awards. The album's meticulously crafted songs and polished sound helped it become one of the best-selling albums of the 1980s, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide.

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Legacy

Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the album is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time and a landmark in the genre's history.

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The Complete Album Story

"Hysteria" is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Def Leppard, released on August 3, 1987. Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the album is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time and a landmark in the genre's history.

The album features a diverse range of musical styles, blending hard rock with elements of pop, glam, and heavy metal. It showcases Def Leppard's signature harmonies, catchy hooks, and innovative production techniques, including layered guitars, multi-tracked vocals, and electronic effects.

"Hysteria" spawned a string of hit singles, including "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Animal," "Love Bites," "Armageddon It," and "Rocket," all of which achieved commercial success and received extensive radio airplay. The album's meticulously crafted songs and polished sound helped it become one of the best-selling albums of the 1980s, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide.

Despite facing numerous setbacks during its production, including drummer Rick Allen losing his arm in a car accident, "Hysteria" became a critical and commercial triumph, earning widespread acclaim and numerous awards. It solidified Def Leppard's status as one of the biggest bands of the era and left an indelible mark on rock music history.