The Joy Of X
Loaded they may be, but it's not cash that drives Def Leppard. After 20 years, it's their place in music history they're looking to secure.
"IF THIS WAS ABOUT MONEY," JOE ELLIOTT says, "We could have retired in 1988. Clearly we don't need the money. We all believe that we've still got great songs inside us.
So here is a record made by rich guys with the purest of motives. Hungry fighters will always be the best, but there's much to be said for the veteran survivor, made wise and wily by time and experience. There are great measures of skill and know-how in the 13 songs on 'X'. Like anyone involved for a number of years in successful creative endeavour, Def Leppard will never drop below a certain standard. They are solid and disciplined, and it's impossible not to admire the craftsmanship here. Each song is perfectly wrought and expertly primed for maximum effect, 'X' will certainly not let anyone down.