spinsource
Log in Sign up
My Music Log in Sign up
Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection cover

Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection

Def Leppard

Album 2005
Log in to track this album

About this album

Sound: "A vibrant collection of anthemic hard rock hits, showcasing soaring melodies and powerful guitar riffs."

Where they were

Released in 2005, 'Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection' came during Def Leppard's resurgence in popularity, following their successful return to the charts with 'X' in 2002. This compilation marked a celebration of their enduring legacy, featuring tracks from their influential albums that defined the sound of the 1980s rock scene.

Why it matters

This album consolidates Def Leppard's status as one of the leading bands of the glam metal movement, achieving significant commercial success by entering the Billboard 200 and receiving favorable reviews from critics. It serves not only as a retrospective but also highlights the band's ability to remain relevant after decades in the music industry.

Essential tracks

  • "Photograph" — A quintessential anthem of youthful nostalgia, 'Photograph' encapsulates Def Leppard's signature sound with its catchy chorus and dynamic guitar work.
  • "Pour Some Sugar on Me" — 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' is an iconic party anthem that exemplifies the band's ability to blend hard rock with pop sensibilities, making it a staple at concerts.
  • "Hysteria" — 'Hysteria' showcases the band's evolution towards a more polished sound while maintaining emotional depth, solidifying its place as one of their most beloved tracks.

Release Date

January 1, 2005

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Pour Some Sugar on Me (Historia video edit) 4:52
  2. 2 Photograph 4:08
  3. 3 Love Bites 5:47
  4. 4 Let’s Get Rocked 4:55
  5. 5 Two Steps Behind (acoustic version) 4:19
  6. 6 Animal 4:03
  7. 7 Heaven Is 3:34
  8. 8 Foolin’ 4:33
  9. 9 Rocket (Visualize video edit) 4:07
  10. 10 When Love and Hate Collide 4:17
  11. 11 Armageddon It 5:22
  12. 12 Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad 5:19
  13. 13 Rock of Ages 4:08
  14. 14 Hysteria 5:56
  15. 15 Miss You in a Heartbeat 4:04
  16. 16 Bringin’ On the Heartbreak 4:33
  17. 17 Switch 625 3:04

Disc 2

  1. 1 Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop) 3:55
  2. 2 Let It Go 4:44
  3. 3 High ’n’ Dry (Saturday Night) 3:28
  4. 4 Too Late for Love 4:29
  5. 5 No Matter What 2:53
  6. 6 Promises 3:59
  7. 7 Mirror, Mirror (Look Into My Eyes) 4:07
  8. 8 Women 5:42
  9. 9 Another Hit and Run 4:59
  10. 10 Slang 2:38
  11. 11 Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion) 4:33
  12. 12 Rock Brigade 3:08
  13. 13 Now 3:58
  14. 14 Paper Sun 5:27
  15. 15 Work It Out 4:49
  16. 16 Die Hard the Hunter 6:17
  17. 17 Wasted 3:44
  18. 18 Billy’s Got a Gun 5:00

Listen

Learn More

Wikipedia MusicBrainz Wikidata