Def Leppard's X: The Most Hated Album of Their Career?
Def Leppard shocked a lot of fans in 2002 when they released X, an album that took the band in a completely different direction from the hard rock sound that made them superstars in the '80s. Was it a bold move or a career misstep?On this Hair Metal Guru roundtable, we're revisiting one of the most controversial albums of Def Leppard's career. We share our memories of X when it first came out, debate how the album has aged in 2026, and ask whether Def Leppard could score a hit in today's musical climate.Was X really a total disaster, or does it deserve another chance? Join the conversation…
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