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Rock of Ages – The DVD Collection

Def Leppard · 2005

89 min · 20 tracks · hard rock

Anthemic choruses and high-octane guitar riffs define Def Leppard's hard rock legacy in this retrospective collection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Pour Some Sugar on Me Start here — The quintessential anthem of the band's career, blending catchy hooks with a driving beat that epitomizes the glam metal sound of the late '80s.
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    Photograph — This track captures the essence of longing and nostalgia, characterized by its memorable chorus and dynamic instrumentation, making it a staple in their live performances.
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    Love Bites — A power ballad that showcases the band's softer side while maintaining emotional intensity, illustrating their versatility beyond hard rock anthems.
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    Hysteria — The title track from their most acclaimed album, it combines melodic structure with layers of sound, marking a pivotal moment in their artistic development.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • anthemic sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic journey experience
  • high-energy party ignition
  • wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective sounds
  • seek minimalistic, singular tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A retrospective collection showcasing their catalog, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
Themes
glam metal anthems· nostalgic longing· arena rock spectacle
Career context
By the time of its release in 2005, Def Leppard had already solidified their status as one of rock's leading bands since their breakthrough in the early '80s with 'Pyromania'. This DVD collection highlights their evolution and enduring popularity, following a period of resurgence after their successful 1999 album 'Euphoria'.
Stylistic neighbors
Bon Jovi· Journey· Mötley Crüe

Tracklist

  • 1 Pour Some Sugar on Me Start here 4:53
  • 2 Photograph 4:12
  • 3 Love Bites 5:23
  • 4 Let’s Get Rocked 4:59
  • 5 Two Steps Behind (acoustic version) 4:15
  • 6 Animal 4:08
  • 7 Foolin’ 4:34
  • 8 Rocket (Visualize video edit) 4:09
  • 9 When Love and Hate Collide 4:17
  • 10 Armageddon It 5:13
  • 11 Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad 4:30
  • 12 Rock of Ages 4:13
  • 13 Hysteria 5:55
  • 14 Bringin’ On the Heartbreak 4:36
  • 15 Promises 4:05
  • 16 Women 5:46
  • 17 Slang 2:41
  • 18 Work It Out 4:41
  • 19 Now 3:51
  • 20 No Matter What 2:57

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