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As a grown ass adult who grew into a songwriter, I'm amazed I was so into bands like Van Halen (Hagar era) and Def Leppard (circa "Hysteria.)

I mean, these are lyrically AWFUL bands. Let's look at the thought-provoking chorus of Def Leppard's Women:

"I give you (Women, women)
Lots of pretty women
(Men, men) They can't live without them
(Women, women) Lots of pretty women
(Men, men) They can't live without them"

WOW, that is compelling stuff.
But wait, it gets so much better.

We also can't ignore the Van Hagar masterpiece "Source of Infection," which begins thusly:

"Hey!
Alright!
Whoo! How 'bout 'cha now
Come on
Oh yeah!
Dig it!
That's right
Is everybody ready?
Let's go!
Up and down, around and 'round
In and out
Crank it, blow out
Ouch
Help me
Flip on over"

These bands certainly did not gain popularity and riches based on their lyrics... or did they? I bought these albums! I ROCKED THE HELL OUT to these albums!

Ray :fedora: :python:

@killyourfm I think both their sounds were one of a kind at the time, Def Leppard especially. They are so cheesy but I still rock out to Hysteria and Animal at least once a year.

@skoobasteeve So happy I'm not alone in this. I cranked "Hysteria" this morning and it's such a guilty pleasure.

The way Mutt Lange recorded their vocals and harmonies especially...just absolutely sublime.