In keeping with the return to their classic sound producer Mutt Lange returned to work with the band for the first time since his executive producer role on 'Adrenalize'. Both singles failed to reach the UK or US Top 40.Īlthough 'Promises' did reach Number One on the US Rock charts. The Rick Savage written ballad 'Goodbye'. Each was the lead track over CD's 1 and 2 though no video was made for 'Back In Your Face'.Ī second single was released around the world. In the UK the band released two CD singles which saw 'Promises' and 'Back In Your Face' 'Promises' was the lead single and video from the album. The big vocal harmonies, classic songwriting and pop sensibilitiesĪlmost rebelling against the grunge era of the mid 90s, the band wanted to recapture the sense of melody, fun and excitement of their biggest records 'Pyromania', 'Hysteria' and 'Adrenalize'. The band returned to their trademark sound after the slight detour the Slang album in 1996. The finished album was handed to the record company for release on 15th April 1999. ![]() The sessions went on until March 1999 when the album was completed and then mixed in April. Recorded his drum parts at his home studio in California as he wanted to be close to his family. Rick Allen did not join the band for much of the album sessions and instead The album was recorded with co-producer Pete Woodroffe in Joe's Garage Studios 1 and 2. The initial songwriting took place from late 1997 into early 1998. The Spiders From Mars (later to become the Cybernauts). The band took a break after the end of the Slang tour in April 1997 during which time Joe and Phil worked with Work on album began at Joe's Garage studio in May 1998. The album was released in the USA and Canada on 8th June 1999 and went on to chart at Number 11 in the USA.įollowing it's UK release on 14th June it also peaked at Number 11. ![]() One of the first times any artists had done this. On the same day the Red Hot Chili PeppersĪlso streamed their album 'Californication'. The album was initially released in the USA and Canada and was one of the first albums to be streamed online.Ī special called 'Radio Free Euphoria' was streamed on the band's website from 4th June 1999. The Story Of Def Leppard's EUPHORIA Album (Released 18 Years Ago)ĭef Leppard released their seventh studio album Euphoria on this day in 1999 in the USA and Canada.
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