Def Leppard /Osaka,Japan 1984

Def Leppard’s first visit to Japan in 1984, when Japan first met. This is a superb live album that vacuum-packs the scene. They first came to Japan at the beginning of 1984. They sent their new album to No. 2 in the US (No. 1 was Michael Jackson’s “THRILLER”) and took the world by storm at the end of the “PYROMANIA WORLD TOUR 1983-1984”. This work includes the “January 25, 1984: Osaka Welfare Pension Hall” performance. This is a masterpiece that has been directly converted to CD from the newly discovered original master. First, let’s check the show’s position from the schedule of their memorable first visit to Japan. ・January 24: Shibuya Public Hall ・January 25: Osaka Welfare Pension Hall [This work] ・January 26: Nakano Sun Plaza “TOKYO 1984 FINAL NIGHT” All three performances. It is smaller than IRON MAIDEN and SAXON, who came to Japan three years ago, and the scale is unbelievable from the current big names. The Osaka performance of this work was the middle day. It was the only local performance. This work, which contains such a valuable show, has a truly wonderful audience sound. Although it is not the type that can be mistaken for a sound board, its clarity is as clear as a line recording. The direct feeling that gives almost no sense of distance is also wonderful, and although the venue acoustics can be felt, it does not hide the details. What’s even more wonderful is the audience noise. Although the data of the detailed recording position has been lost, while the applause spreads finely, the close customers only have a little clapping and no talking or screaming. It is a famous recording that does not interfere with the performance or singing at all, even though it has a vivid spectacle. That’s because it was a super famous recording artist representing Japan who made this work. This man’s heyday was in the 1980s, when he recorded a number of great albums, including the Stones, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck. Metal fans are also famous for DIO’s only Nippon Budokan album, “DRAGON HEAD.” This work is one of the treasures of such a master’s collection. The sound depicts the youthful DEF LEPPARD. After all, Joe Elliott was 24 years old at the time, and Phil Collen was 26. Rick Allen had just turned 20. In particular, Rick was able to finely beat a variety of fills just before the accident, and the power of the live drums was also wonderful. At the peak of their career in 1988, they were creating sounds even at live performances, but in this work, the energy of a “rock band” is fully exposed. Moreover, the scene was their first tour of Asia. Until then, they had only known Europe/America, but now they are born and see the sea of ​​black hair, and they hit their own music. And the enthusiasm that comes back with each song makes them realize their “worldwide success” and deepen their joy and confidence… that’s the kind of show it is. Furthermore, the set is also filled with hot rock that is worthy of such a passionate performance. Basically, it’s “HIGH ‘N’ DRY” + “PYROMANIA”, with the debut album “Rock Brigade” and “Wasted”, as well as the fun cover “Travelin’ Band/Rock And Roll” solidifying the key points. This tour was the last time they played “Rock Brigade” while Steve Clark was alive, and “Billy’s Got A Gun” and “Foolin'” also give you a strong sense of the “80s!”. They’ve become more refined, but they haven’t reached “HYSTERIA”. This is a live album that gives you a lot of taste of the exquisite and scorching “1984”. The second half is especially great. It’s a shame that there’s a slight tape change in the second half of “Rock Of Ages”, but the rush after that is amazing. Phil Collen’s guitar solo from “Switch 625” following the moving “Bringin’ On The Heartbreak” shows his passionate playing style, which has been said to be the successor to Gary Moore, and he continues with his early representative songs “Let It Go” and “Wasted”. Then, in “Stagefright”, Rick leads the band with his brilliant drumming, and the passion is overpowered in “Travelin’ Band/Rock And Roll”, which is unique to the early days. The powerful performance of the band as a whole is overwhelming. This is a precious first visit to Japan with only three performances. Although some performances in Tokyo have been known so far, the truth about Osaka is finally here. Moreover, the transcendent quality of the master recording blows away even such a rareness… This is a masterpiece live album that will be enjoyed not only by DEF LEPPARD fans, but also by those who have a special feeling for the word “NWOBHM” and all those who love 80’s hard rock. Live at Koseinenkin Kaikan, Osaka, Japan 25th January 1984 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (40:01) 01. Intro 02. Rock Rock (Till You Drop) 03. Rock Brigade 04. High ‘N’ Dry (Saturday Night) 05. Another Hit And Run 06. Billy’s Got A Gun 07. Mirror, Mirror (Look Into My Eyes) 08. Foolin’ 09. Photograph Disc 2 (43:41) 01. Rock Of Ages 02. Bringin’ On The Heartbreak 03. Switch 625 04. Phil Collen Guitar Solo 05. Let It Go 06. Steve Clark Guitar Solo 07. Wasted 08. Stagefright 09. Travelin’ Band/Rock And Roll Joe Elliott – Lead Vocal Phil Collen Guitar Steve Clark – Guitar: Rick Savage Bass: Rick Allen – Drums