What makes Women by Def Leppard notable?

'Women' reached number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped propel 'Hysteria' to multi-platinum status, marking a significant moment in rock history. The song showcases the band's signature sound, blending pop sensibilities with hard rock elements that influenced many artists in subsequent years. Released in 1987, 'Women' serves as the lead single from Def Leppard's fourth studio album, 'Hysteria', during a peak phase of their commercial success. This period followed the band's breakthrough with 'Pyromania' and solidified their status as one of the era's premier rock bands.

How many songs are on Women?

Women has 2 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Women

Def Leppard · 1987

9 min · 2 tracks · hard rock

Anthemic choruses and polished guitar riffs merge with arena-ready production, embodying the essence of late '80s hard rock.

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Women — The title track features a memorable chorus and showcases Def Leppard's knack for combining catchy melodies with hard-hitting instrumentation, encapsulating their sound.
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Tear It Down — This track brings an edgier tone to the album with its driving rhythms and gritty lyrics, demonstrating the band's versatility and appeal to hard rock fans.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

Solid hard rock tracks with strong riffs but limited depth and cohesion as a single release.

What we noticed

The title track features a prominent guitar riff that drives the song, with layered harmonies in the chorus.
The second track, 'Tear It Down', shifts to a faster tempo and includes a more aggressive vocal delivery.
Both songs utilize a standard verse-chorus structure, with instrumental breaks that highlight the guitar work.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Released during peak success, helped propel 'Hysteria' to multi-platinum status.
Themes: arena rock spectacle· 1980s glam culture
Career context: Released in 1987, 'Women' serves as the lead single from Def Leppard's fourth studio album, 'Hysteria', during a peak phase of their commercial success. This period followed the band's breakthrough with 'Pyromania' and solidified their status as one of the era's premier rock bands.
Stylistic neighbors: Bon Jovi· Journey· Mötley Crüe