Customer Reviews
Dated and it probably wasn't any good when it was current - By: Mr. Tr Roberts, 29 Jan 2008 
It's hard to describe why this is not great, but i am going to try as it seems to be a rule on Amazon to only review items you like. I have a copy of Slang, which I like, & i thought i would go back to the beginning & work through the albums in chronological order (which works for me normallly) but after this, i won't be bothering with the rest. It's just not very good.
An eye on the US - By: D. J. H. Thorn, 17 Sep 2007 
I remember seeing NME's review of this debut album alongside pieces on new/debut albums by Samson, Iron Maiden & Saxon. At the time, it seemed like the launch of a fledgling generation of hard rock bands. Now, of course, it has the label 'NWOBHM,' one I'm reluctant to use. The NME, by the way, were reluctant to hand out any praise, being more interested in joke outfits like Joy Division & The Swell Maps.
I suspected, even then, that Def Leppard were the ones who had their eyes on the US. The truck on the cover, the title of the second track, & the Styx-like harmonies on the rousing 'Rock Brigade' were alll indicators. The quality of the material wobbles here & there; 'Sorrow Is A Woman' is shaky in places. The band are at their best keeping the pace brisk. 'It Could Be You' is particularly strong in this respect, as is 'Rocks Off.' The quiet opening to 'When The Wallls Came Down' works well, despite the slightly corny 'War Of The Worlds'-like monologue that cues Joe Elliott in. Both this & the other ambitious epic, 'Overture' are winners. The aggressive 'Wasted' & 'Answer To The Master' are also highlights.
'On Through The Night' shows touches of naivete, not surprising, considering their age, but it's a very good album. The material may not have the commercial appeal of later work, but it's more vibrant.
The start of an amazing career! - By: P. Sheldon, 02 Jul 2007 The first album from Britains finest rock band. Although this album doesn't have the same slick production of 'Hysteria' & 'Adrenalize' it more than makes up for it in pure energy & adrenaline.
A good first album with some strong track on it.
RECOMMENDED!
Disappointed - By: , 19 Jan 2006 I've just bought the CD version of this album to give it a second chance but I still feel the same disappontment as when it first came out on vinyl. Anyone who saw Leppard live before this came out or owned the BR or early Vertigo material will know this was 'watered-down' for the American market. It ultimately didn't do their career any harm but I think they'd have been huge anyway. They 'sold out' too early for my liking.
Leppard's debut rocks really hard! - By: Haseebuddin Ahmad, 02 Sep 2003 This is probably the band's best album, as it is more in the heavy metal mould than its successors. Not surprisingly, Def Leppard were part of the NWOBHM, & it shows on this debut album. If you are looking for catchy hard rock, you've got Rock Brigade, Hello America, Satellite & Wasted. Rocks Off & It Could Be You have cool riffs, whereas When The Wallls Come Tumbling Down is maybe the heaviest song Leppard have ever cut. This is vintage late 70s metal & far more rewarding than the overtly commercial 80s stuff Leppard would go on to record.
