The Insane Guitar Mastery Of Def Leppard's Hysteria

Def Leppard is known for spending years to record their albums. So when it came to recording guitars for their masterful "Hysteria" record in 1987, the guitar tracks were no different. Phil Collen and Steve Clarke's approach to a more 'MELODIC' guitar sound was unique for rock in the 80's, but was a main factor is "Hysteria" becoming one of the best selling rock albums of all time.

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[bl]

Those isolated guitars at the end sound so good!!

[kellywilson]

I love every Def Leppard album but Hysteria is a true masterclass of sublime music !

[rbwirth]

I can't help but think Steve Clark was the magic of Def Leppard, because after he passed, the band never sounded the same.

[miller]

The 80s were the best. How I miss those days...

[anthonypapp]

Love the sound of Steve Clark and Phil Collen when they were playing together. Two of the best, creating beautiful sounds.

[Lux_fero]

I'm a bass player, Hysteria is one of my favorite song I like to play. I'm 50 and was listening Hysteria album when I was 12 years old in the 80's.

[oxouk]

Just one of those bands that have a knack for writing great albums. No filler needed when you have hooks for days.

[jackabubba]

Is it not one of the best albums ever released? I was only 11 when I heared the album in Australia in '88, and is one of the best albums I have ever heared!

[NeonNights]

I was 17 when this came out. Not one of my favorite albums from the eighties but I've always been fascinated by the guitar sound and arrangement.
The guitar solo in Armageddon It, is very cool.

[KanchaSharma]

Hysteria is one of the very few music albums where every song is a masterpiece. What a creation!!

[coolcatb]

I'm 59, I lived through that era, and even before, LIVE! When Hysteria came out, radio stations couldn't get enough. I've been their fan since Pyromania, so when I was 17. 42 years of love I have for them. 🥰 Great band, and I would argue one of the greatest, for their music but also for their incredible history, and what good friends they are. I'm sure very few bands could have survived what they have.

[reneesavedbygodsgrace]

This tour was the only time I saw DL.
And when I heard of the passing of Steve Clark, my heart broke. He was my favorite.
I'm so thankful to have been able to see the Classic DL lineup back then.

[sswulffable]

Beautiful Music Mastery -
DEF Leppard is an Excellent Rock group !

[JSmith]

Ah the memories of roller skating to Hysteria with my friends. What an era for music. We had so much.

[jamesprice]

NEVER be another moment like then, but i pray we can create something as mysterious and lovely as they did! Cheers to all u great musicians out lets ROCK!

[genericman]

Ahhhh...those were the days of great rock. Gone forever now. America has changed beyond recognition. Glad I was there. I'm 63 now. Much sadness living today. Sick culture. Stay safe, stay healthy everyone.

[derekstocker]

Certainly my favourite track of Def Leppard albums, fabulous sound and just goes together so damned well!
Brilliant work guys.

[Jaybirdspeed]

God I loved and still do dig Def Leppard I growed up listening to this music era I was born in 1979 so the growing up during the 80s and 90s was just a feeling that I can’t explain but just awesome music

[haveaday]

Hysteria is one of very few songs in history that truly encapsulates a feeling of nostalgia.