Ultimate Classic Rock

Hear Def Leppard’s ‘Photograph’ Rough Mix Off ‘Pyromania 40′

Def Leppard has offered a glimpse into their creative process with a newly released rough mix of "Photograph," taken from their upcoming Pyromania 40 box set. You can ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

How ‘Photograph’ Sent Def Leppard Into the Stratosphere

Def Leppard was primed for stardom following the release of their 1981 sophomore album High 'n' Dry, which earned the Sheffield quintet its first RIAA gold certification the following year. With the ...
Rolling Stone

Def Leppard’s Stripped Back ‘Photograph’ Rough Mix Sounds Almost New Wave

A newly released rough mix of “Photograph” from Def Leppard‘s archives shows a different side to the Number One rock chart hit. Where the version that came out on Pyromania and dominated rock radio in ...
American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind Def Leppard’s Desperate “Photograph”

If you’re looking for the song that acted as the primary catalyst for the massive success Def Leppard would enjoy throughout the rest of their career, you’d have to look right at “Photograph.” It was ...
Stereogum

A Composer Breaks Down The Music Theory Behind Def Leppard’s “Photograph”

Everything in "Photograph" is a hook, from the opening guitar riff and pre-chorus syncopation to the vocal harmonies — even the sound of the snare drum. It’s hooks upon hooks upon more hooks. Even the ...