description Def Leppard - High 'n' Dry Overview
High 'n' Dry is the second studio album by the English rock band Def Leppard, released in 1981 and produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. It connects the band's roots in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with the layered vocals, tightly arranged guitars, and polished production developed further on Pyromania and Hysteria. Its songs include "Let It Go," "High 'n' Dry (Saturday Night)," and "Bringin' On the Heartbreak."
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When was Def Leppard's High 'n' Dry released?
Def Leppard released High 'n' Dry in 1981 as their second studio album. It followed their debut "On Through the Night" and set the foundation for their massive international success.
Who produced Def Leppard's High 'n' Dry?
The album was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, marking the beginning of a highly successful partnership. Lange helped the band blend their New Wave of British Heavy Metal roots with polished production.
What is the most famous song on the High 'n' Dry album?
The album is best known for the track "Bringin' On the Heartbreak," which gained massive popularity on early MTV. An edited version of the song was later released as a single to capitalize on the band's subsequent fame.
How does the sound of High 'n' Dry bridge Def Leppard's early and later work?
It connects the band's heavier early roots with the tightly arranged guitars and layered vocals they would perfect later on. It acts as a sonic stepping stone toward the massive multi-platinum success of their next album, "Pyromania."
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