Yeah! - Def Leppard (CD 2006)

Yeah! is a wonderful addition to any Def Leppard fan's collection of music. This CD marks the early influences of the band. I like the fact that they stay away from obvious influences like the Rolling Stones or the Beatles. And all the songs on the album never reached #1. So, they don't cover the "obvious choices" from each artist. This album showcases Def Leppard's true talent in both singing and playing music. I've listened for over 20 years, and Def Leppard has never sounded better!

This CD is ok. Def Leppard has gone downhill since the Stang album. I met the drummer. Real nice guy but they don't have what they had in the 80's anymore. I seen them live and they a couple songs from this CD. They are pretty good live. I know they are more of a rock/pop band, but sometimes it goes to far.

6 out of 10.

this seller was very timely getting the product to me
we had great communication and for that the seller needs to be recognized.
however the cd is no good just terrible not the seller's fault
but the cd is not what i expected again nothing wrong with the seller.
just not a good disk !

This is a superb album! The Leps picked a great list of songs to cover, you cannot get any better than this... A must have!

This was an album for my wife since she is a big fan.A little disappointed when I found out it wasnt new music just a mixture of old songs but I got a good deal!!

Great value seemed too good to be true, but was a honest deal with fast delivery. Lower priced than anywhere else including stores with the convenience of home delivery for a very reasonable total.

Loved the song selections! It's a little different than the typical Def Leppard wall of sound, but each track was great. Would definitely recommend it for anyone, not just a Def Leppard fan.

Coinciding with their US tour with the legendary band Journey, Def Leppard released "YEAH!" in 2006. YEAH! has been referred to as a "covers" collection, suggesting it is all covers of other bands' old material and perhaps symptomatic of a lack of originality on Def Leppard's part. Giving it a listen, though, will cure all but the most cynical of any such misconceptions. YEAH! is a tribute to the Leps' most powerful musical influences, but it is pure Def Leppard.

The basic track listing includes:

1. "20th Century Boy" (T-Rex)
2. "Rock On" (David Essex)
3. "Hanging on the Telephone" (The Nerves / Blondie)
4. "Waterloo Sunset" (The Kinks)
5. "Hell Raiser" (Sweet)
6. "10538 Overture" (ELO - Electric Light Orchestra)
7. "Street Life" (Roxy Music)
8. "Drive-In Saturday" (David Bowie)
9. "Golden Age of Rock n Roll" (Mott the Hoople)
10. "Little Bit of Love" (Free)
11. "No Matter What" (Badfinger)
12. "He's Gonna Step On You Again" (John Kongos)
13. "Don't Believe a Word" (Thin Lizzy)
14. "Stay With Me" (Faces)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Depending on where the CD was purchased, it may come with an extra songs as follows:

* BEST BUY - 2 extra tracks: "No Matter What (Live)" and "Winter Song"
* iTUNES - 1 extra track: "How Does It Feel" [only applies when you buy the whole album]
* TARGET - 2 extra tracks: "Action (Live)" and "When I'm Dead And Gone"
* WALMART - bonus EP with 5 extra songs: "American Girl", "Search and Destroy", "Space Oddity", "Dear Friends", and "Heartbeat"
* A Japanese version has 2 extra tracks: "Search and Destroy" and "American Girl"

Before you bid, be sure to ask which version of the release you are buying if it is not clearly stated in the auction listing.

The "liner notes" themselves are an hommage to classic 70's album art, and the disc has been styled to resemble a vinyl album. Cool and interesting little "inside jokes" for those who recognize the influence; just great pictures for those who don't. Either way, the entire collection was clearly given tremendous thought and consideration in every aspect of it's production from the song selections (the band deliberately chose to go with the "less obvious" songs to Leppardize, i.e., choosing "Don't Believe a Word" over the obvious "The Boys Are Back In Town" from Lizzy) to the packaging art.

To be frank - though I am a big fan of the band - I wasn't sure about this release. Not sure at all. The band has been maturing musically over the years, and I have to confess, I was a little worried this would be a fizzling last hurrah for the boys from Britain. Then I saw the "Rock On" video and <perk> WOW! This isn't your grandma's collection of old standards! This stuff ROCKS!!

Def Leppard has proven once again that they are so much more than tight musicians - they will go down in history right along with the greats of their caliber and resiliency: AC/DC, Aerosmith, and the Rolling Stones. Rock on, Lep fans! The boys have still got it, and YEAH! is the proof.

Can't WAIT to hear what they release in 2007!!

The pic shown on file shows added songs that are not really on the cd!Otherwise the songs are ok . Would be better if they weren't cover tunes!

Having been a big fan of Def Leppard, from the very beginning...This is just another great attempt from the group, of past 70's greatest artist,in rock!
I highly, recommend this newest addition,for any Def Leppard Fan!

I love Def Leppard but this cd is a total waste of money. Why make a cover album when they can have a cd of new material.