High 'N' Dry by Def Leppard (CD, Dec-1992, Mercury)

High N Dry and Pyromania are simply my favorite Def Leppard releases. I like the straight forward guitar drivin' rock style. Joe Elliot belts out the lyrics with a great amount of swagger and style, and the bands original guitarist (now deceased) Steve Clark really showcased his awesome talents while shredding his axe on this release (listen to the instrumental "Switch 625" for an idea of just how darn good he really was). This was party rock, Saturday night cruisin' music at it finest. Back when this was new this was played at pretty much every party I went to and was a (gulp cassette?!?) cassette that it seemed like everyone owned. Raw, simple and hooky this is some of the best material from the band through all of these years. It's pretty much a must have for any fan of 1980's hard rock. Get it if you don't already own it, you won't regret buying it!

This album has many overlooked tracks. Why? Only cause Bringin on the Heartbreak was filmed and played on MTV in America. Let It Go and High N' Dry (Saturday Night) were both filmed as well, but did not recieve air time. However, if you buy this album, listen to it all, and get the U.K. version, as it includes Bringin on the Heartbreak (Remix) and Me and My Wine (remix), both with Phil Collen. Seriously, get this album as it contains some overlooked tracks and is worth getting as it hints at Pyromania's successes.

The second album by the 80's Rock Phenomenon. If you are a head banger, dash slapper, air drummer, karaoke screamer or air guitarist then this is another CD for your collection. Contains the hit "Bringing On The Heartbreak" which would help to define their style through the decade.

Good for parties where talking is impossible because of the excitement and energy from this album it takes your breath away.I just have to remember to breathe!