Def Leppard's Bold Evolution on Slang | Rock Music News

Phil Collen reflects on Def Leppard’s 1996 album “Slang,” a bold sonic departure born from grief, personal turmoil, and a desire to evolve after Steve Clark’s death. Despite grunge dominating the ’90s, the album soared to Top Five in the U.K. and Top Fifteen in the U.S., earning Q magazine’s top album honors. Collen credits the band’s democratic creative process and raw, live-recorded sound for its authenticity and emotional depth. He also defends their legacy against unfair categorization, noting that even a “Sgt. Pepper’s”-level album might’ve been overlooked simply because they’re Def Leppard. Today, the band continues pushing boundaries with charity covers, collaborations with Tom Morello, and orchestral projects, proving their enduring spirit of musical reinvention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/830df7908d9afd0f