Joe’s vocals are set back in the mix a bit more than we’re used to, but there are hints of the kind of backing vocals that Def Leppard would endevour for in the future. The handclaps sound lifted from a Judas Priest anthem, but this song burns it up. An adrenalized band gets to work on a serious riff, while Clark and Willis dart in and out with curt fills. “Rock Brigade” wastes no time getting cranked, 16 year old drummer Rick Allen going wild on the big tom rolls. Clark tends to be thoughtful and compositional in his solos, while Willis effectively jumps on the wah-wah. One of its major strengths is the dual guitar team of Clark and Willis. It showcases ambition, promise, and raw talent. On Through the Night is a beefy 11 tracks, written mostly by Clark and Elliott with seven Rick Savage co-writes and seven by Pete Willis. At least Joe got to sleep in Lennon’s bedroom for the duration of the recording! Unfortunately, so much time was spent on Steve Clark and Pete Willis’ guitar overdubs, that Joe Elliott only had two days left to record all his vocals. Recording nine songs from their live set and two newly written tracks, the band took just three weeks to get the job done. Signed to Vertigo, the band was filled with awe to be on the same label as their heroes Thin Lizzy. There Def Leppard were in Tittenhurst Park, Ringo Starr’s home formerly owned by John Lennon, with Judas Priest producer Tom Allom, laying down tracks for their debut LP. Drummer Rick Allen was just 16 years of age. The obscenely young quintet from Sheffield were starstruck. It may lack the detailed production and more pop-oriented songwriting of later efforts, but it's also arguably their heaviest album, and some Leppard fans prefer this sound.Original review: On Through the Night (1980)ĭEF LEPPARD – On Through the Night ( The Early Years Disc 1) (Originally 1980, 2019 remaster) While possessing the tight, controlled attack of comrades Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, Def Leppard was uninterested in the fantastic, menacing, and sometimes gothic themes of those bands instead, On Through the Night is a collection of working-class hard rock anthems informed by the big, glittering hooks of glam rock. On Through the Night, Def Leppard's debut album, established the band as one of the leading lights of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. The album achieved platinum status in 1989. Sabbath), it featured many of the band's live favorites and some updated versions of early singles. Produced by Tom Allom (Judas Priest, Black The band were destined for big things with the album charting at #15 in the UK and #51 in the US. On Through The Night, the band's debut album, was released in 1980 and immediately put the rock world on notice. Typical order times are located within the product description.ĭebut Album Remastered & Pressed On Translucent Blue Vinyl LP! It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer. When an item is Out Of Stock and we have an estimated date when our stock should arrive, we list that date on our website in the part's description. We do not have a specific date when it will be coming.Īwaiting repress titles are in the process of being repressed by the label. The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.Īn Out Of Stock item is an item that we normally have available to ship but we are temporarily out of. Other Preorders are set to release 'TBA.' This means that release date is yet 'To Be Announced'. If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.Ī Preorder is an item that has not yet been released.
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