Pyromania is the album that really put Def Leppard on the map in the states. It was considered one of 1983's best selling albums and has remained a consistent seller ever since. This album saw a transition of guitarist with Pete Willis leaving during the recording of the album. Phil Collen joined and fitted right in.

This album was ranked #62 in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Albums Of The Eighties Poll. Personally, I would have ranked it into my Top 20.

Videos such as "Foolin'", "Photograph", and "Rock Of Ages" found widespread airplay on MTV and many other video shows in 1983. The album was metal but with a more pop sound than their first few albums had. My favorite songs on this album are :"Foolin"", "Too Late For Love", and "Rock Rock (Till You Drop).

Tracks:

1. Rock Rock (Till You Drop)
2. Photograph
3. Stagefright
4. Too Late For Love
5. Die Hard The Hunter
6. Foolin'
7. Rock Of Ages
8. Comin' Under Fire
9. Action! Not Words
10. Billy's Got A Gun

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I agree, I think Pyromania is the best album of the early 80's and would rank in the top 5 of all time. Pyromania and AC/DC's Back in Black were staples at every party i ever went to. we used it to ward off the Culture Club fans. Every song is good, my fav is Foolin and Photogragh, just listening to the album brings back memories of Highschool.

I second that! Rock of Ages and Foolin' were my two favortie but I did like Photograph too. This album was among a small few that remained a staple throughout my entire 80s experience, it has become even more meaningful now as just the most brief guitar riff can take you back in time to the exact place you heard it :)

I definately agree, Pyromania is one of the best albums of all time in my world. I still think it's their best effort to date, though I love many of the things that came after. Fav tracks for me are Photgraph and Stagefright. And you couldn't go to a party and not hear something off this one. It was great.

I wasn't a fan of Def Leppard at this point in time, but I remember hearing this music on the radio quite a bit. Eventually, it led to me becoming a fan...