album · May 19, 2023
Drastic Symphonies
UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)See this day
hard rockclassic rock
A late-career pivot, "Drastic Symphonies" finds Def Leppard re-recording their back catalog with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It's a bold, if occasionally overstuffed, attempt to translate stadium-sized hard rock to the concert hall.
- "Drastic Symphonies" was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The album reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. It was produced by Def Leppard, Ronan McHugh, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- The album was released on May 19, 2023, by UMC. It features re-recordings of 15 Def Leppard songs, including "Hysteria," "Pour Some Sugar on Me," and "Animal."
- The project was conceived by lead singer Joe Elliott, who wanted to put a new spin on the band's most popular songs. The album features arrangements by=['Andreworn'] Adams and=[],=['Irsen'] Koster.
Def Leppard are a hard rock band from Sheffield, England. They formed in 1977 and are known for their string of hit albums and singles in the 1980s. In 2023, the band released "Drastic Symphonies," a collaborative album featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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